betahaus
Coworking & Community
Berlin's iconic coworking space hosting 1,000+ annual meetups, community events, and tech conferences for startups.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Coworking passes from €200/month
21 associations & communities providers. Industry associations, founder networks, peer groups, co-working communities
Bitkom
Industry Association
Germany's leading digital industry association with 2,200+ members including 500+ startups. €140B annual revenue represented.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Membership fees (varies by size)
BITMi – Bundesverband IT-Mittelstand
Branchenverband
Federal association of IT SMEs in Germany representing over 2,500 member companies. Political advocacy for digital policy, networking events, working groups on AI/cloud/security, and access to public tenders.
Associations & Communities
Aachen• From €300/year
Bundessteuerberaterkammer
Professional Chamber
Official federal chamber of German tax advisors. Maintains the official Steuerberater registry. Search by location and specialization.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Free directory
Bundesverband Deutsche Startups
Association
German Startup Association. Advocacy, networking, and resources for founders.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• From €250/year
BVMW
Business Association
German Association of SMEs representing 900,000+ businesses. 300+ regional offices and network in 75+ countries.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Membership fees
Deutscher Steuerberaterverband (DStV)
Professional Association
Professional association of German tax advisors. Official directory, practice management resources, continuing education, and Steuerberater advocacy.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Membership fees
TechQuartier FinTech Hub
Fintech Community
Frankfurt's leading fintech ecosystem hub connecting startups with banks, regulators, and investors. Part of TechQuartier, offering co-working, acceleration programs, and access to the Frankfurt financial community.
Associations & Communities
Frankfurt• Membership-based
FounderIO
Digital Platform
Online platform connecting founders, investors, and talent for co-founder matching and startup team building across Germany.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Free/Premium
Founders Foundation
Foundation
Non-profit supporting B2B tech founders. Education, community, and resources.
Associations & CommunitiesGrowth Programs
Bielefeld• Free programs
futureSAX
Innovation Platform
Saxony's innovation platform connecting startups, SMEs, and research institutions. Organizes competitions and networking events.
Associations & Communities
Dresden• Free
Germany FinTech
Sectoral Association
Initiative fostering Germany's financial innovation ecosystem. Represents 639 fintech companies across Berlin, Rhine-Main, and Munich hubs.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Membership fees
Insurtech Hub Munich
Insurtech Community
Munich-based insurtech community connecting startups with insurance companies, reinsurers, and investors. Programs include acceleration, industry events, and access to Munich's insurance ecosystem (Allianz, Munich Re, etc.).
Associations & Communities
Munich• Membership-based
KI Verband
Industry Association
Germany's largest AI network with 350+ members connecting AI and deep tech companies with industry and politics.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Membership fees
Munich Startup
Ecosystem Platform
Munich's official startup portal providing news, events directory, and ecosystem overview for the Munich startup scene.
Associations & Communities
Munich• Free
SIE gründet
Women's Network
Association for international women entrepreneurs in Germany. Visibility, networking, and practical support for female founders.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Membership fees
Silicon Allee
Community Network
Classic Berlin startup community facilitating monthly networking among tech entrepreneurs and startup founders.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Free
Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland
Association
Germany's network for social entrepreneurs. Advocacy, networking, and support for impact-driven startups.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Membership fees
Startup City Hamburg
Ecosystem Platform
Hamburg's official startup ecosystem platform providing funding info, hub directory, and startup support for Northern Germany.
Associations & Communities
Hamburg• Free
Startup Grind Germany
Community Network
Global startup community with chapters in Berlin, Frankfurt, and other German cities. Free education and networking events.
Associations & Communities
Berlin• Free
VDMA Startup Machine
Industry Association
Initiative by Germany's mechanical engineering association (3,500 members) connecting startups with established engineering companies.
Associations & Communities
Frankfurt• Membership/Participation fees