German Startup Awards 2026

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The seventh edition of the German Startup Awards — Germany's premier black-tie celebration of founders, ideas, innovations and investors — takes over Palais am Funkturm for an evening of recognition, ceremony and after-party. 700 guests, a three-course menu, high-ranking political attendance (which is why doors close sharp at 18:40), and the tone of an industry that's still serious about marking who shipped what this year. Organised by Bundesverband Deutsche Startups, Germany's national startup association. Black-tie required; the 24 finalists have already been announced.