Fuel Startup Growth and Scaleup Success.
Bold Ideas, Game-Changing Connections.
Join 300+ founders, investors, policymakers, professors, and innovation leaders for an unforgettable evening that blends real conversation, real food, and real startup momentum.
- Ecosystem Bingo
- Community Dinner
- Lightning Keynotes
- Drinks & Networking
- Thursday, June 5 | 6 PM
- NachtKantine, Grafinger Straße 6, 81671 Munich
Be part of Munich’s most impactful startup night. Meet the people building the future – and the ones who can help you scale it.
Hurry up and secure your ticket now with 30% discount – only until May 25, 2025. Limited tickets available.
Why Attend
This is not a standard tech meetup. It’s a curated collision of people across the EMEA entrepreneurial ecosystem who shape what comes next.
Meet the players powering startup growth
- From early traction to international scale.
Learn what scaleups really need
- From funding to talent to market access.
Turn conversations into opportunity
- Whether you're a founder, policymaker, student, or investor.
Evening Program Overview
5:30 PM
Doors Open & Ecosystem Bingo
Guided, gamified networking with prompts that help you meet the right people in the room.
6 – 7 PM
Community Dinner
Flying dinner to spark dynamic networking, and encourage meaningful, cross-sector introductions.
7:00 – 7:15 PM
Mini Keynote: “Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: The Power to Change the World”
Short and inspiring reflection from a founder of a global ecosystem platform.
7:15 – 7:45 PM
Founder Keynote: “Scaling Isn’t the Hard Part – Everything Around It Is”
Short and inspiring reflection from a founder of a global ecosystem platform.
7:45 – 8 PM
Closing Reflection: “Start2 Helps Ecosystems Grow – Let’s Build Together”
A short, heartfelt invitation to build better systems, together.
8 – 9 PM
Open Networking
High-energy networking to explore potential collaborations and meet new partners across industries.
Designed For
Startup Founders
looking to grow faster and smarter
Professors, Students & Researchers
connected to innovation
Economic Development & Strategy Teams
shaping startup ecosystems
Investors & Corporates
curious about future ventures
Accelerator & Hub Leaders
building high-impact startup programs
Discover the people and ideas fueling startup success.
You don't have to scale alone.
Meet The Changemaker
Dr. Ernesto Sirolli
Founder & CEO, Sirolli Institute
Dr. Ernesto Sirolli is a globally renowned pioneer in community development and the creator of Enterprise Facilitation® – a people-centered model that has helped entrepreneurs in over 400 communities create more than 55,000 jobs.
Drawing from his early work in international aid across Africa, he developed powerful social technologies that empower civic leaders, NGOs, and businesses to unlock the passion and potential of their communities.
As founder of the Sirolli Institute, adjunct professor, trusted advisor, and celebrated TEDx speaker, Dr. Sirolli continues to inspire a sustainable legacy rooted in radical listening, local empowerment, and the belief that true innovation begins by responding to self-motivated individuals.
At RISE & SCALE Ecosystem Gatherin, he will deliver a keynote – a masterclass in reshaping how we build ecosystems from the ground up.
🐾 After ‘Shut Up and Listen’: What Happened to the Hippos?
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Prof. Matthias Notz
CEO, Start2 Group
Scaling entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide by championing startup acceleration, global collaboration, and cross-continental impact.
🚧Scaling Happens When Ecosystems Get It Right
Kristin Eckert
Managing Director LatAm, Start2 Group
Driving innovation between Latin America & the World and leading startup ecosystem expansion.
🚧Scaling Happens When Ecosystems Get It Right
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Who You'll Meet
This event will bring together a dynamic group of people who have transformed local founder communities into global launchpads, reimagined innovation policy within their ministries, and successfully scaled startups across borders while preserving cultural authenticity. You’ll meet people who have supported hundreds of founders, secured capital, or amplified visibility for underserved communities or markets.
Boosting digital innovation across Europe through cross-border startup support.
Advising global leaders on startup ecosystems and innovation strategy.
Bridging academia and industry to scale innovation with global relevance.
Backing science-based climate tech with measurable impact.
Connecting European founders to Brussels and beyond.
Advancing Europe’s innovation ecosystem through entrepreneurship, education, and sustainable impact at scale.
Driving circular battery recycling from lab to industry scale.
3D bioprinting visionary building organs of the future.
Powering the next energy revolution with fusion tech.
Enabling the clean energy transition with tech-driven power solutions.
Redesigning relationships with sustainability at the core.
Redefining how organizations work, learn, and collaborate - with equality at the core.
Revolutionizing sustainable food production through biotech innovation and clean tech solutions.
Reimagining marketing through autonomous AI teams that drive smarter, faster, and more impactful growth.
Powering cross-border innovation by connecting ecosystems and accelerating deep tech collaboration.
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See You in Munich
Bavaria isn’t just beautiful. It’s one of Europe’s fastest-growing innovation regions.
-> Global OEMs meet world-class deeptech and healthtech startups
-> One of Europe’s most advanced startup support ecosystems
-> Strategic location to access German, DACH, and pan-European partners
Secure Your Spot
Your next partnership, idea, or breakthrough starts with one good conversation.
Join the people building the future of startup ecosystems – over dinner, dialogue, and shared ambition.
Reserve your seat at the Rise & Scale Ecosystem Gathering.
Why Us?
Start2 Group is the global force behind startup programs that span 18+ countries and have supported thousands of companies. We design ecosystems, mentor founders, and advise governments around the world.
In the Financial Times 2024 ranking of Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs Start2 Group has placed as:
Be Part of Building Strong Ecosystems
The Ecosystem Gathering is the evening part of Rise & Scale.
Do you want to impact ecosystems even more? Apply to join us for the full-day, invitation-only Rise & Scale Conference.
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