For founders & young companies

For startups

From your first customer to a trusted partner of SMEs.

At Innovation Club DACH, young companies gain access to SMEs, vetted expertise and recommendations – at reduced startup conditions.

Why the club for startups?

SMEs are looking for innovation. Startups are looking for customers.

Startups have strong products but rarely reach SME decision-makers. The club opens that door – without cold outreach.

Demand from the network

120 Club Partners bring specific challenges – potential customers and pilot partners.

Referral management

The club knows your offer and recommends you when a company needs exactly that.

Vetted expertise

Funding, law, sales and internationalisation – from Club Consultants who know SMEs.

What startups find in the club

Customers & pilot projects

Contact with SMEs that want to test and use new solutions.

Funding & financing

Guidance on suitable funding programmes through the Club Consultants.

Exchange with entrepreneurs

Round tables, working groups and the Lunch Break for SMEs.

visibility

Appearances at events and webinars – in agreement with the club.

International: Through GO-Bridge, the club connects companies with students and talents from GUtech (German University of Technology in Oman). More about GO-Bridge →

Startup conditions

Club Partner at a startup price.

50 %discount on the Club Partnership

Requirements

  • Founded less than 3 years ago
  • Proof: commercial register extract or business registration
  • Introductory call with the club

Club Partnership fee: €1,200 per year €600 per year for startups (50% discount)

How it works

Into the club in four steps.

1

Get to know us

A short conversation about your startup and your needs.

2

Check criteria

Founding date and documents are checked.

3

Become a Club Partner

Admission at startup conditions.

4

Use connections

Recommendations, formats and contacts in the network.

Is your startup a fit for Innovation Club?

Talk to us – together we check whether the startup conditions apply to you.