Startup SAFARI Leipzig – Leipzig's Startup Ecosystem is bigger than you think

LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF LEIPZIG’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

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Whereas the impact of innovation is felt globally, innovation is created locally. Every city has its own unique startup ecosystem full of passionate people that found, invest or support startups.

With Startup SAFARI Leipzig we want to open up the startup ecosystem to the region and give like-minded people the chance to take a deep dive into the local startup scene, experience the startup lifestyle and create meaningful connections.

To meet Leipzig’s most important players in the ecosystem set your own agenda and visit Startups, VCs, Coworking Spaces and Accelerators in their own offices while creating meaningful connections.

Students

Startups

Investors

Corporates

“I really appreciate the opportunity I got whilst participating in the Startup SAFARI! It gave me nice insights and lots of Information on the different kind of companies based in Cologne! I would definitely recommend it to anyone. 😊 Good Job!”

Vanessa Dahm
Project Manager Innovation Management
Deutsche Postbank

“The Startup SAFARI helped us to connect with proper business partners during our session. It took less then three weeks to sign an agreement with one of Germany’s biggest insurance companies in the field of logistics. What seemed to be impossible turned out really fast!”

Michael Wilmes
Co-founder and CEO
myDaylivery

“Thanks to Startup SAFARI I was able to meet several innovative startups and topics structured well to fit in just one day. We are very pleased to bump into MyDaylivery and subsequently came to an agreement. We are looking forward to come to next year’s Startup SAFARI again!”

Robert Janke
Digitalisation Manager
R+V Versicherung / KRAVAG Insurance Company

Startup SAFARI Leipzig will have sessions hosted by

How does Startup SAFARI work?

Who is running the SAFARI?

Startup SAFARI is a global network of cities that aims for creating an event for their local startup scene. If you want to learn more about the system and maybe want to run one yourself, find more info at startupsafari.com.

Startup SAFARI Leipzig is organized by Basislager Coworking and SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator. Basislager is Leipzig’s biggest Coworking Space and a central Innovation Hub for Startups und founders. SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator supports innovative founding projects with the implementation and growth of their ventures.

Who is it made for?

Startup SAFARI Leipzig is made for all current and future players of the Leipzig startup ecosystem. If you are actively shaping the startup scene or interested to do so, you should be part of the yearly local highlight of startup culture in Leipzig.

Jobseeker

Ready for a new professional challenge? With our Jobseeker ticket, you will have the perfect 2-in-1 experience during Startup SAFARI Leipzig 2018! Submit your application on our website and we will share a sneak preview of your profile to the startups and corporations that team up with us!

You’ll receive free access to Startup SAFARI Leipzig! At the same time, your chances to be invited to a job interview will highly increase.

Apply NOW and attend Startup SAFARI for free.

No matter if you just launched your company or you are already in business for a while: Knowing what is going on in your city’s ecosystem is a crucial factor for success.

As a participating startup in the Startup SAFARI you will not only be able to see what other Startups in Leipzig are up to and extend your existing network with fresh ideas and contacts but as a host, you also get the chance to present your startup in an unconventional way to investors, corporates, other startups, corporates and potential costumers.

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Investing is not only about numbers but about finding the right people to get the job done. For that reason it is crucial to know the people behind a product.

Not only will SAFARI’s public sessions give you a good opportunity to visit plenty of bright minds and get a behind the scene look into the Leipzig ecosystem. Our Networking Session and the Investors Dinner will give you the time and atmosphere to really get to know potential candidates.

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Many corporations are interested in making partner with various startups or are looking for alternative ways to organize their work.

They want to be more dynamic, less bureaucratic and change their overall corporate culture. Startup SAFARI will allow you to see how startups really work and build fruitful connections to the movers and shakers in the ecosystem.

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There are certain things that are not taught in a class room. No matter if you are studying business, engineering, medicine, economics or art, startups play a crucial role for every industry and profession.

If you want to get a behind the scenes look of Leipzig’s startup ecosystem and learn more about how startups work, how they approach traditional industries and tackle conventional approaches, Startup SAFARI will give you the chance to do so.

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Supporters of the Leipzig Startup Ecosystem

Do you support the Leipzig Startup Ecosystem as well and miss your logo here?
Become a PARTNER or PATRON now, to show your love and support.

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Grußwort vom Schirmherr der Veranstaltung

Mein herzliches Willkommen zur Startup SAFARI 2018!

Leipzigs Gründerszene besticht durch Lebendigkeit, Kreativität und Branchenvielfalt, profitiert von Netzwerken, Initiativen und Fördermöglichkeiten, verfügt in unserer Stadt über ein funktionierendes Start-up-Ökosystem, das Jungunternehmer aus ganz Deutschland anzieht. Es ist nicht vermessen, heute von einer „Neuen Gründerzeit“ zu sprechen – vergleichbar jener Jahre um 1900, als schon einmal rund 700.000 Menschen an der Pleiße lebten. Wir sind wieder auf gutem Wege dorthin, voraussichtlich 2030 wird diese Einwohnerzahl neuerlich erreicht.

Rückgrad einer so positiven Entwicklung ist neben Lebensqualität, Weltoffenheit, gelebter Tradition zweifellos die Wirtschaft; es sind Arbeitsplätze die geschaffen wurden, ein unternehmerisches Klima mit geeigneten Rahmenbedingungen für anhaltendes wirtschaftliches Wachstum. Und es sind Existenzgründer wie Sie, die Leipzig zu einer deutschen „Gründerhauptstadt“ werden ließen, zum Vizemeister nach Berlin im Gründerindex 2017 der Bürgschaftsbank Berlin-Brandenburg.

Die Leipziger Startup Safari ist seit mehreren Jahren ein Mosaikstein dieses Erfolgs. Als deren Schirmherr lade ich Sie herzlich ein, sich auch 2018 zahlreich zu beteiligen. Lernen Sie neue Ideen und Leute kennen, treffen Sie Gleichgesinnte, informieren Sie sich über die Existenzgründer-Angebote der kommunalen Wirtschaftsförderung. Seien Sie am 17. und 18. Mai dabei!

Ihr Burkhard Jung, Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Leipzig

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