How can local food ecosystems connect with global markets to accelerate sustainable innovation in the food and climate sector?
This Thursday Gathering explores the intersection of food systems, climate innovation, and international collaboration. Bringing together founders, ecosystem builders, investors, policymakers, and industry experts, the evening focuses on how local networks and global partnerships can support the next generation of food and food tech companies.
From community-driven infrastructure and knowledge exchange in Berlin’s food ecosystem to international market access and export support, the session highlights the systems, relationships, and collaborations needed to help early-stage ventures grow beyond local boundaries. Join us for discussions on building stronger food innovation ecosystems, enabling cross-border cooperation, and creating resilient pathways for sustainable food entrepreneurship.
How can strong local communities and international partnerships help young food and food tech companies grow? This Venture Café session at CIC Berlin brings together ecosystem builders, market access experts, and international partners to explore how local networks, knowledge exchange, and international market access can support the next generation of food entrepreneurs.
The program will focus on two closely connected dimensions of ecosystem development.
The first part "Food made in Berlin. Welche Infrastruktur braucht die Ernährungswirtschaft von morgen?" will look at local networking and ecosystem building in the food and food tech sector. We will discuss how communities, cross-sector collaboration, mentoring, and knowledge transfer can create practical support structures for early-stage food companies and innovators. The session will explore what young companies need in order to grow, connect with the right partners, and navigate the complex food industry landscape.
As part of this discussion, we will also highlight the latest developments at CIC Berlin and introduce Food Connect Berlin, a new networking hub for Berlin’s food community launching this summer. Food Connect Berlin aims to strengthen collaboration across the local food ecosystem, connect startups, industry, public institutions, and support organizations, and create new opportunities for knowledge sharing and cooperation.
The second focus will be on "International Food Market Development & Export Support". Together with international experts, we will look at how export promotion programs work in practice and how they can help food companies access new markets. A special spotlight will be placed on the Import Promotion Desk, presented through a current example of cooperation with the Ukraine Food Manufacturer Alliance.
The panel will also include perspectives from other leading export countries, offering insights into different approaches to market entry, ecosystem collaboration, and international business development. Participants will gain a better understanding of how companies can prepare for international expansion, what support structures are available, and how partnerships can help bridge local innovation ecosystems with global opportunities.
The session is designed for food startups, food tech companies, ecosystem partners, innovation hubs, trade promotion organizations, investors, public institutions, and anyone interested in building stronger bridges between local food innovation ecosystems and global markets.
In cooperation with:
In the Demo Table zone you will discover various products, technologies and projects being presented by the founders or startup-representatives.
In the Info Table zone you will find out about projects, organisations and ideas.
Want to present your organisation? Send us an application!
However remember, this is NO HARD SALES zone.
Unwind, connect, and vibe to the rhythm! This lively session blends casual networking with great music, offering the perfect atmosphere to meet fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and forge new collaborations. Grab a drink, enjoy the beats, and build meaningful connections in a relaxed, energetic setting.
Das Berlin Food Network ist ein neu gegründeter Verein, der die gesamte Berliner Foodbranche vernetzt - von Gastronomie über Handwerk bis zu Food-Tech Startups. Sie schaffen Sichtbarkeit, fördern Kooperation und stärken die politische Stimme der Szene. Für ein starkes Netzwerk. Und für ein starkes Berlin.
Das Panel soll sichtbar machen, welche konkreten Bedarfe Gründerinnen, Gründer und Unternehmen der Berliner Ernährungswirtschaft haben, welche Infrastruktur bislang fehlt und welchen Beitrag ein gemeinsamer Food-Innovationsstandort für Gründung, Wachstum, nachhaltige Ernährung und regionale Wertschöpfung leisten könnte. Dabei geht es nicht nur um einen einzelnen Ort, sondern um die Frage, welche Funktionen Berlin künftig stärker bündeln sollte.
In cooperation with:
On July 9th, ClimateX Go Global (Berlin Innovation Agency) brings climate ecosystem players, innovators, investors and climate operators together from Berlin and the Nordics to host an event that builds real connections and provides the room to exchange expertise and knowledge from both markets. This event marks the kickoff of a Berlin climate tech delegation, bringing selected Berlin-based startups to the Nordics for meetings with investors, corporates, and ecosystem stakeholders around Thedrop conference.
6:00 pm Doors open Networking, welcome drinks
6:20 pm Welcome ClimateX Go Global & BIA - Darius Moeini
6:30 pm Panel Discussion “The Nordics Opportunity for Climate Innovation”
- Niklas Hildebrandt - Founders of ELU Mobility
- Luis Speer - Investor at Kopa Ventures
- Tim Myhrvold - Founder of Waitly
- Pia Dorfinger - dena (Moderation)
7:00 pm Remark Staatssekretär Fischer
7:10 pm Panel Startup Stories "Startup Stories on Cross-Boarder Business Cases"
- Marie Roels, Founder March Materials
- Jen Godderidge, Founder of Atmo
- Sebastian Daus, Founder of FixFirst
7:30 pm Open Networking
We explore how the Nordic region is shaping the future of climate innovation and what opportunities it offers for startups and scaleups across Europe. Featuring insights from ecosystem builder Pia Dorfinger (Deutsche Energie-Agentur – dena) and founder Tim Lykke Myhrvold (Waitly), the discussion will highlight key market trends, cross-border collaboration opportunities, and pathways for bringing climate solutions from pilot to scale in the Nordics and beyond.
The second panel will focus on international market development and export support. Together with international experts, we will explore how export promotion programs work in practice and how they can help food companies access new markets.
A special spotlight will be placed on the Import Promotion Desk, presented through a current cooperation example with the Ukraine Food Manufacturer Alliance. The panel will also include perspectives from the United States, Ireland and Denmark, offering insights into different approaches to market entry, ecosystem collaboration, and international business development. In addition, participants will gain insights into the work of Food Embassy, an agency specializing in culinary diplomacy and communications.
The session will provide a better understanding of how companies can prepare for international expansion, what support structures are available, and how partnerships can help connect local innovation ecosystems with global opportunities.
In cooperation with:
Discover a selection of innovative climate startups developing solutions for a more sustainable future. From clean energy and circular economy to carbon reduction and resource efficiency, founders will present their ventures, share their vision, and connect with investors, partners, and the wider innovation community.
How can local food ecosystems connect with global markets to accelerate sustainable innovation in the food and climate sector?
This Thursday Gathering explores the intersection of food systems, climate innovation, and international collaboration. Bringing together founders, ecosystem builders, investors, policymakers, and industry experts, the evening focuses on how local networks and global partnerships can support the next generation of food and food tech companies.
From community-driven infrastructure and knowledge exchange in Berlin’s food ecosystem to international market access and export support, the session highlights the systems, relationships, and collaborations needed to help early-stage ventures grow beyond local boundaries. Join us for discussions on building stronger food innovation ecosystems, enabling cross-border cooperation, and creating resilient pathways for sustainable food entrepreneurship.
How can strong local communities and international partnerships help young food and food tech companies grow? This Venture Café session at CIC Berlin brings together ecosystem builders, market access experts, and international partners to explore how local networks, knowledge exchange, and international market access can support the next generation of food entrepreneurs.
The program will focus on two closely connected dimensions of ecosystem development.
The first part "Food made in Berlin. Welche Infrastruktur braucht die Ernährungswirtschaft von morgen?" will look at local networking and ecosystem building in the food and food tech sector. We will discuss how communities, cross-sector collaboration, mentoring, and knowledge transfer can create practical support structures for early-stage food companies and innovators. The session will explore what young companies need in order to grow, connect with the right partners, and navigate the complex food industry landscape.
As part of this discussion, we will also highlight the latest developments at CIC Berlin and introduce Food Connect Berlin, a new networking hub for Berlin’s food community launching this summer. Food Connect Berlin aims to strengthen collaboration across the local food ecosystem, connect startups, industry, public institutions, and support organizations, and create new opportunities for knowledge sharing and cooperation.
The second focus will be on "International Food Market Development & Export Support". Together with international experts, we will look at how export promotion programs work in practice and how they can help food companies access new markets. A special spotlight will be placed on the Import Promotion Desk, presented through a current example of cooperation with the Ukraine Food Manufacturer Alliance.
The panel will also include perspectives from other leading export countries, offering insights into different approaches to market entry, ecosystem collaboration, and international business development. Participants will gain a better understanding of how companies can prepare for international expansion, what support structures are available, and how partnerships can help bridge local innovation ecosystems with global opportunities.
The session is designed for food startups, food tech companies, ecosystem partners, innovation hubs, trade promotion organizations, investors, public institutions, and anyone interested in building stronger bridges between local food innovation ecosystems and global markets.
In cooperation with:
In the Demo Table zone you will discover various products, technologies and projects being presented by the founders or startup-representatives.
In the Info Table zone you will find out about projects, organisations and ideas.
Want to present your organisation? Send us an application!
However remember, this is NO HARD SALES zone.
Unwind, connect, and vibe to the rhythm! This lively session blends casual networking with great music, offering the perfect atmosphere to meet fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and forge new collaborations. Grab a drink, enjoy the beats, and build meaningful connections in a relaxed, energetic setting.
Das Berlin Food Network ist ein neu gegründeter Verein, der die gesamte Berliner Foodbranche vernetzt - von Gastronomie über Handwerk bis zu Food-Tech Startups. Sie schaffen Sichtbarkeit, fördern Kooperation und stärken die politische Stimme der Szene. Für ein starkes Netzwerk. Und für ein starkes Berlin.
Das Panel soll sichtbar machen, welche konkreten Bedarfe Gründerinnen, Gründer und Unternehmen der Berliner Ernährungswirtschaft haben, welche Infrastruktur bislang fehlt und welchen Beitrag ein gemeinsamer Food-Innovationsstandort für Gründung, Wachstum, nachhaltige Ernährung und regionale Wertschöpfung leisten könnte. Dabei geht es nicht nur um einen einzelnen Ort, sondern um die Frage, welche Funktionen Berlin künftig stärker bündeln sollte.
In cooperation with:
On July 9th, ClimateX Go Global (Berlin Innovation Agency) brings climate ecosystem players, innovators, investors and climate operators together from Berlin and the Nordics to host an event that builds real connections and provides the room to exchange expertise and knowledge from both markets. This event marks the kickoff of a Berlin climate tech delegation, bringing selected Berlin-based startups to the Nordics for meetings with investors, corporates, and ecosystem stakeholders around Thedrop conference.
6:00 pm Doors open Networking, welcome drinks
6:20 pm Welcome ClimateX Go Global & BIA - Darius Moeini
6:30 pm Panel Discussion “The Nordics Opportunity for Climate Innovation”
- Niklas Hildebrandt - Founders of ELU Mobility
- Luis Speer - Investor at Kopa Ventures
- Tim Myhrvold - Founder of Waitly
- Pia Dorfinger - dena (Moderation)
7:00 pm Remark Staatssekretär Fischer
7:10 pm Panel Startup Stories "Startup Stories on Cross-Boarder Business Cases"
- Marie Roels, Founder March Materials
- Jen Godderidge, Founder of Atmo
- Sebastian Daus, Founder of FixFirst
7:30 pm Open Networking
We explore how the Nordic region is shaping the future of climate innovation and what opportunities it offers for startups and scaleups across Europe. Featuring insights from ecosystem builder Pia Dorfinger (Deutsche Energie-Agentur – dena) and founder Tim Lykke Myhrvold (Waitly), the discussion will highlight key market trends, cross-border collaboration opportunities, and pathways for bringing climate solutions from pilot to scale in the Nordics and beyond.
The second panel will focus on international market development and export support. Together with international experts, we will explore how export promotion programs work in practice and how they can help food companies access new markets.
A special spotlight will be placed on the Import Promotion Desk, presented through a current cooperation example with the Ukraine Food Manufacturer Alliance. The panel will also include perspectives from the United States, Ireland and Denmark, offering insights into different approaches to market entry, ecosystem collaboration, and international business development. In addition, participants will gain insights into the work of Food Embassy, an agency specializing in culinary diplomacy and communications.
The session will provide a better understanding of how companies can prepare for international expansion, what support structures are available, and how partnerships can help connect local innovation ecosystems with global opportunities.
In cooperation with:
Discover a selection of innovative climate startups developing solutions for a more sustainable future. From clean energy and circular economy to carbon reduction and resource efficiency, founders will present their ventures, share their vision, and connect with investors, partners, and the wider innovation community.