The German Israeli Network of Startups & Mittelstand (GINSUM) is a platform initiated by ELNET (European Leadership Network) and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) to link the German Mittelstand and municipal actors with Israeli startups.
GINSUM offers networking opportunities through events, workshops, pitching formats and roadshows, providing information and hands-on assistance in order to gain growth opportunities for both sides. On a unique platform with various partners, ELNET provides a large network with incubators, investors, corporates, support organizations and others from both countries.
An Initiative by:
Innovation
We promote Israeli innovation to reduce existing deficits in the area of digitalization in Germany.
Education
We work closely with our partners to boost knowledge exchange and create new learning opportunities.
Network
We provide unique networking opportunities for German and Israeli startups, companies and people to create a closer relationship between our countries.
Latest articles from our knowledge blog
Chances for Israeli Startups in the InsurTech Sector – How to enter the German market?
In the growing field of Insurtech in Israel today there are about 100 companies. Israel is home to the worlds leading Insurtech companies and has seen mega investment rounds.
11 May, 2021
Overview of Israel’s venture capital landscape
Israel received the nickname, "The Start Up Nation" largely due its unique entrepreneurial eco-system but it is also thanks to Israeli venture capital firms. We are giving an overview of Israel´s venture capital landscape.
14 April, 2021
How to get started? Mittelstand and Israeli Start-ups
Philip Velmer explains how German medium-sized companies should proceed if they are interested in cooperating with Israeli start-ups
26 March, 2021
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