Welcome to the Hinterland of Things Startup Exhibition 2025, where visionaries, trailblazers, and doers gather to shape the future. Discover emerging technologies, connect with like-minded innovators, and experience the cutting-edge solutions transforming our world—right here in the heart of the hinterland. Join us, and be part of a movement driving meaningful change from the inside out.
Personio is the intelligent HR platform that helps small and mid-sized businesses unlock their employees’ full potential. Trusted by over 14,000 organizations managing more than one million employees, Personio automates workflows, adapts to HR teams’ unique needs, and provides valuable insights. Say goodbye to manual processes, rigid tools, and guesswork—Personio is the clear choice for businesses, now and in the future.
Talent2Go is the leading HR software for companies with apprentices and trainees. Our all-in-one SaaS platform streamlines recruiting, management, e-learning, and talent development—fully digital, GDPR-compliant, and ISO 27001-certified. Seamlessly integrate Talent2Go into your HR system and turn young talent into future professionals.
hoorai is the AI-driven B2B SaaS platform that builds high-performing teams by identifying and matching internal talent. Based on scientific research on personality traits and team dynamics, hoorai creates balanced, skill-complementary teams—boosting productivity, employee satisfaction, and long-term talent retention
Empion is the first AI-driven headhunting system that matches candidates and companies based on values, skills, and personality. Founded in early 2022 by Dr. Annika von Mutius and Dr. Larissa Leitner, Empion collaborates with leading clients like Procter & Gamble and Volksbanken. The startup has raised $9 million in two funding rounds and recently acquired competitor Zalvus to accelerate its growth.
Scale Unit delivers a steady stream of qualified candidates through its proprietary AI-powered recruiting software. Candidates apply easily via WhatsApp, where our AI chatbot conducts a dynamic conversation to assess fit for the role. Matching profiles are seamlessly transferred into the client’s applicant tracking system. With over 150 clients served, Scale Unit helps companies fill hard-to-staff roles faster, cut headhunter costs, and reduce time-to-hire significantly.
Great2know offers a smart, AI-powered solution to one of the biggest challenges in modern organizations: knowledge loss. By combining artificial intelligence with team expertise and human validation, great2know captures and secures valuable know.
Founded in 2018, clockin has become a leading platform for digitizing HR and workforce processes for small businesses. With an intuitive app for time tracking, documentation, and workflow organization, clockin simplifies operations for SMEs. Recognized as one of the Top 3 most popular tools in DACH by OMR Reviews, clockin continues its rapid growth. In early 2024, it was selected for the prestigious Scale-Up NRW program, further cementing its role in shaping the future of digital work.
Stackgini streamlines IT decision processes for governance, enterprise architecture, and procurement. Our AI-powered SaaS solution ensures full control over IT portfolios, promotes reuse, and integrates seamlessly with EAM, ITSM, and procurement tools. Data-driven, automated, and compliance-focused—Stackgini empowers smarter technology decisions.
heyData simplifies regulatory compliance for businesses, covering GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001, the Whistleblower Protection Act, and more. Combining cutting-edge technology with legal expertise, heyData streamlines compliance through intuitive software, industry-specific solutions, digital audits, and expert support. More than just a compliance tool, heyData helps companies mitigate risks, strengthen trust, and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
Studit provides tailored and cost-efficient IT services in infrastructure and support with mixed teams of IT-students and IT-support-experts. From remote and on-site IT support to rollout management and full-scale IT infrastructure management, studit assists clients with customized solutions or ready-made IT support packag
Cloud Rebels is revolutionizing the IT industry as the only true full-service IT provider. Businesses gain the freedom and flexibility of IT as a Service, with complete IT administration from a single source. A user-based fixed monthly pricing model ensures predictability and cost-efficiency. State-of-the-art technology, tailored solutions, and comprehensive support create real value. We deliver all-in-one IT support, 100% remote and cloud-based, for a truly modern IT experience.
Powered by cutting-edge graph technology, Tentris breaks data silos, delivering instant insights and seamless decision-making.
Our ultrafast tensor-based database is 1000x faster, reducing costs and CO₂ emissions. With native time-travel queries and AI-driven accuracy, we redefine knowledge access—no embeddings, no complexity, just answers.
Casablanca enhances video communication by creating natural eye contact using AI—without additional hardware. The software subtly adjusts gaze in real-time, making virtual interactions feel more personal and authentic. Seamlessly integrating with major video platforms, Casablanca strengthens engagement, trust, and connection in sales, consulting, recruitment, and team meetings.
Founded in 2023 in Hannover, BitKollegen specializes in socially responsible IT outsourcing. We provide tailored offshore development teams, custom solutions, and expert consulting—combining German precision with global expertise. Our ISO-certified processes ensure scalable, cost-efficient, and ethical IT solutions, with a strong commitment to fair working conditions and compliance with the German Supply Chain Act.
AI COMPL1ZEN is a leading provider of tailored AI and automation solutions for businesses in the DACH region. We support organizations in implementing impactful, human-centered AI strategies — from consulting and AI maturity checks to custom machine learning models, AI agents, and scalable automation.
Our offerings include cloud, hybrid, and on-premise solutions, as well as hands-on training like the “Elements of AI for Business®” course. Whether you’re just starting or scaling your AI journey — we’re your reliable partner for innovation, efficiency, and transformation.
We empower industrial sites to stay competitive by eliminating resource waste through AI-driven planning optimization. OMMM brings real-time, automated, and intelligent planning to the factory floor – turning complexity into clarity. Our solution boosts productivity, strengthens supply chain resilience, and enables confident decision-making across teams. The result: maximum output, minimal input – and a true strategic edge.
Indicium is an AI-driven platform for fast, reliable, and fully GDPR-compliant background checks. Unlike traditional screenings—slow, costly, and incomplete—Indicium delivers real-time risk analysis, detecting hidden threats, fake credentials, and compliance violations early.Designed for financial institutions, insurers, and critical infrastructure, Indicium meets rising regulatory demands from NIS2 and the KRITIS-Dach-Gesetz.
Kertos is the modern backbone for data privacy and information security, automating your compliance operations. Our platform navigates all the processes required to meet regulations and achieve certifications such as GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS 2, and the EU AI Act. Through seamless integration into existing IT systems, experts on demand, and a state-of-the-art AI agent, Kertos saves up to 80% of the manual work required using other methods. Kertos – maximum compliance, minimal effort.
Codoflow is a centralized platform for Data Architecture Management that enables transparent, collaborative, and governed data model design and change management, ensuring seamless integration and minimizing data risks.
ARC Intelligence is an AI-driven software solution designed for modern CFOs, particularly within small and medium-sized enterprises. It integrates data from ERP, CRM, and MES systems into a unified platform, automating tasks in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and controlling. ARC’s advanced analytics provide actionable insights, from descriptive to prescriptive analytics, enabling smarter decision-making and business growth.
Emlen empowers B2B sales teams to streamline complex buying processes by creating personalized, interactive spaces for every buyer. Instead of email chaos and scattered files, emlen delivers one central hub for content, collaboration, and communication—driving faster decisions and building trust. With deep CRM integrations and intuitive design, emlen turns sales enablement into true buyer enablement.
Circula is a digital platform that simplifies all types of employee expenses—from travel and per diems to corporate cards and benefits. Its mission is to streamline finance and payroll processes through smart automation while ensuring full legal compliance, so employees can focus on their work instead of admin tasks. A leading expense management solution trusted by mid-sized European companies like About You, DATEV, Deutsche Fußball Liga, Noerr, McMakler, and Securitas.
Sastrify is the leading software management platform to safeguard your digital supply chain. Our AI-powered product suite eliminates Shadow IT, automatically assesses vendor risk, and provides required documentation and monitoring along compliance frameworks like NIS2, DORA, and the AI Act. We also support CIOs and IT leaders in measuring and managing secure AI adoption within their organisations. Procurement and IT teams around the world rely on our powerful vendor insights and benchmark data.
Launched in 2020 and backed by leading venture capital investors, we serve hundreds of clients globally.
Cito is revolutionizing B2B transport with a digital platform that seamlessly connects shippers and carriers—making logistics as simple as ordering an Uber. Trusted by 2,000+ shippers and 1,500+ carriers, Cito enables instant pricing, real-time tracking, and AI-powered dispatching to optimize efficiency and profitability. The future of transport starts here.
smart2i optimizes production efficiency with real-time transparency and intelligent analytics. Our solution delivers tailored insights for every role—from machine operators to executives—ensuring data-driven decisions. Seamlessly integrating MES, ERP, and SCADA systems, smart2i enhances OEE, reduces waste, and maximizes productivity.
akeno was founded in Hamburg in 2021 by Alexander Ebbrecht, Dmitrij Direktor and Steffen Ramm with the aim of rethinking production planning in the process industry. The AI-supported software solution enables companies to manage their production processes based on real data – flexibly, predictively and automatically. akeno analyzes ongoing production processes, detects deviations at an early stage and dynamically adapts production plans. For the first time, production plans can be optimized to meet multiple customer objectives simultaneously – from delivery reliability and inventory reduction to greater energy efficiency.
EVASIVE ROBOTICS enables true multi-robot collaboration with a software platform for real-time path planning and collision avoidance. Manufacturers can deploy flexible, scalable robotic systems—even for small-batch production—without custom fixtures or complex setup.
Key benefits:
– Up to 15% lower project costs
– 20% faster ramp-up
– 95% less system adaptation effort
– Up to 70% lower lifetime costs
– 40% less floor space required
SmartLoC is transforming global trade with a digital B2B payment solution that combines secure, automated transactions with real-time IoT freight monitoring. Founded in 2021 and based in Bad Oldesloe, Germany, SmartLoC connects every step of the “Order-to-Cash” process—eliminating manual errors, paper-based workflows, and uncertainty in international trade. By tracking location, temperature, and humidity in real time, and releasing payments only when agreed conditions are met, SmartLoC ensures maximum transparency, trust, and efficiency across global supply chains.
Delfa Systems is a German system provider specializing in real-time sensor monitoring. Their unique technology platform combines embedded electronics with electroactive polymers to deliver advanced multi-parameter sensing — including position, strain, force, and temperature. The result: highly robust, customizable systems with outstanding integration and design flexibility.
All products are developed and manufactured in-house in Germany, with a strong focus on quality and precision. Delfa offers both standardized solutions and fully customized developments — supporting clients from initial idea to series production.
EthonAI has developed the world’s first Manufacturing Analytics System (MAS), a groundbreaking solution already trusted by leading manufacturers such as Siemens, Bosch, and Lindt & Sprüngli. Their MAS helps companies optimize cost, speed, and quality by creating a unified context across disparate factory data sources, applying AI models specifically designed for manufacturing, and delivering actionable insights directly to the shop floor and process experts. With EthonAI’s MAS, customers have achieved significant results, including a reduction of more than 50% in production waste.
Planted helps companies measure, reduce, and report their carbon footprint with cutting-edge technology and science-backed solutions. Supporting brands like AXA, DHL, and TeamViewer, Planted drives net-zero goals while protecting biodiversity—one climate-resilient forest at a time.
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