HINTERLAND OF THINGS CONFERENCE 2025 – RECLAIM: WHEN TECHNOLOGY MEETS ACTION

For the seventh time, the Hinterland of Things conference in Bielefeld brought together over 2,000 thought leaders and pacesetters from the German technology scene and economy. The motto “Reclaim” set the tone for boldly shaping the economic future of our country – and leading it back to growth with smart strategies.
Green tech at the Hinterland of Things: from hollow words to business strategy

The climate crisis no longer features in the coalition agreement. The press headlines are currently prioritizing other issues and green technologies are hardly getting any attention. However, the reality of the climate crisis has not disappeared. Companies are faced with the urgent task of making their business models fit for a climate-neutral future.
Hinterland of Things 2025: How the collaboration of man & machine supports progress

Hinterland of Things 2025: Co or die.
Everyone’s talking about AI, we’re talking about collaboration. Because without real cooperation, every innovation is just a nice pitch. The Hinterland of Things 2025 shows that if you want the future, you have to share: Ideas, responsibility, vision. Because collaboration is no longer a buzzword. Collaboration is our operating system.
A CI RELAUNCH THAT STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS

The Hinterland of Things Conference is evolving – with a fresh corporate identity (CI) that reflects its dynamic spirit, technological focus, and networking power. From a bold new logo to a refined color palette, the updated CI strengthens the brand’s connection to the Founders Foundation while emphasizing innovation and collaboration.
INNOVATION AGENDA 2030

World-class research, motivated talent, tons of capital – Germany already has all of that to offer. But in practice, little of it comes to fruition. The Startup Association has now presented an innovation agenda that is intended to serve as a springboard for future success. In this article, you will learn which measures startups will soon be able to benefit from and which demands offer completely new potential.
ARE GERMAN DEEP TECH STARTUPS LEAVING?

In Germany, more and more AI startups are being founded, while at the same time 10 percent of deep tech startups are migrating abroad. Find out here which exceptional German startups have raised millions this year and why Germany is on the right track to remain attractive for deep tech startups.
CAN YOU START A TECH STARTUP WITHOUT AI?

Whether in chatbots, robotics or cybersecurity – there is hardly a technology that seems to be able to do without artificial intelligence (AI) these days. For companies in a wide range of industries, AI has long been a key competitive factor. Tech startups are therefore faced with the question of whether an innovative solution is even possible without the use of AI.
AI ACT PASSED: WHAT CAN STARTUPS EXPECT NOW?

What is artificial intelligence allowed to do – and what not? After years of negotiations, the EU is finally providing an answer to these questions. The AI Act is intended to be the first comprehensive set of rules for the use of AI. In this article, we show what startups need to consider in the future and what opportunities and challenges are associated with it.
THESE ARE THE FIVE MAJOR AI TRENDS FOR STARTUPS IN 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword, but a driving force that is significantly influencing the world of startups and in particular the work of founders. In this listicle, we take you on a journey through five powerful AI trends that will shape the scene this year.
6 TIPS FOR FOUNDERS TO BOOST THEIR STARTUP

Founding a company is a journey full of challenges: from the right idea to the question of financing, serial founders like Hakan Koç and VCs like Valerie Bures will be giving tips for the start-up scene at this year’s Hinterland of Things Conference.