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How to get the perfect pitch? With our professional guidance you will work out your perfect pitch deck piece by piece over 3 days. At the end of the intense training you have the opportunity to present your pitch to invited experts and financiers to receive valuable feedback and, of course, to make new contacts. We make you and your pitch ready for the stage.

MACHN & BGSF - come together in 2023. MACHN stands for Central German innovative strength, creativity and doership. It offers founders, startups, creatives, companies, institutions and projects supraregional visibility. The Born Global Startup Festival is for the globally oriented startup community and offers "Global Challenges - Local Solutions".

Are you an international student, Ph.D./ Post Doc researcher, or alumni? Do you have a business idea and are interested in setting up a company in Germany? Are you struggling with the legal framework, funding opportunities, and access networks? Join Day 1 to learn from experienced international founders in informative workshops and celebrate with us the official launching of the International Startup Office and two important awards.

Are you a startup, founder, student or researcher providing solutions for challenges that people across the globe face every day? Or are you internationally oriented, looking for new opportunities across the globe? Both festival days are made for you. The Born Global Startup Festival will be one of the exclusive Satellite Events of MACHN23.

Are you interested in career opportunities for international graduates, sharing startup experiences, and networking with other students and researchers? You don't have to be an expert or a professional to join. No matter if you are just interested in the topic of startups or if you are already active in the scene, you are cordially invited! This time it will take place in Leipzig, during the Born Global Startup Festival.

In 2023 the ISC will again run its Startup Class Batch to Greater China. This time we will take up to 6 selected German Startups to Shanghai and Hong Kong. Startups can engage with the market, the local Startup ecosystem, potential partners, Investors and build up their market intelligence in order to decide their future path in Asia. The programme runs for 2 months and the trip to Shanghai and Hong Kong will take around 3 weeks in total.

The ISC team organizes second market research trips to HCMC between 7th and 16 th of September 2023. The target group consists of start-ups from medical technology who are interested in initiating business relationships with Vietnamese business partners, have clear business goals in Asia and want to take part in Pharmed trade fairs. The participating start-ups also receive financial support for the flights and hotel allowance from ISC.

Are you interested in career opportunities for international graduates, sharing startup experiences, and networking with other students and researchers? You don't have to be an expert or a professional to join. No matter if you are just interested in the topic of startups or if you are already active in the scene, you are cordially invited! This time we also celebrate the Setup-Jena Day.

The ISC organizes again market exploration trips to Vietnam this year.Our target group consists of start-ups and founding teams who are interested in initiating business relationships with Vietnamese business partners and already have clear business goals in Asia. Participating start-ups also receive ISC financial support for flights and hotel allowances.

Hannover Messe is the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology. We will accompany you before, during and after the fair and support you in meeting the right contacts and achieving your goals. Visit us at the Hannover Messe in the Future Hub, Hall 2, Stand No. - B52/ C51. Please contact us and get a visitor's ticket.

The International Business and Export Management Training builds skills in areas such as market and customer analysis, export planning and management, export financing, customs issues. During the training participants should also implement obtained knowledge in practical projects/real cases with German SMEs and Startups.

Explore the latest trends and innovations in education at didacta - the leading education trade fair. Visit us and experience a top-class training programme and take advantage of inspiring exchange opportunities with industry experts. Ideal for founders and start-ups who are active or interested in the education market. We offer complete trade fair support to help you realise your business ideas. Just get in touch!