Multinational tech startups, funding bodies, and innovation centers from 80 diverse countries unite in Berlin, aiming to stimulate Europe's remarkable €2.95 trillion tech industry.
In the whirlwind of Europe's tech scene, a fresh era is igniting, fueled by a resurgence in research, tech talent, and later-stage investments. With the European tech sector skyrocketing to a staggering €2.95 trillion in 2025, the stage is set for the continent's most prominent startups to thrust into the limelight at the highly-anticipated North Star Europe.
Taking center stage at GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything from May 21-23 at Messe Berlin, North Star Europe is the ultimate melting pot for international startups, accelerators, and investors, attracting over 750 startups from more than 80 countries. Over $1 trillion (€880 billion) in assets under management (AUM) gather at this grand event to forge alliances and unlock new opportunities.
Berlin, with its magnetic pull, welcomes a collection of visionaries and trailblazers, assembling founders, venture capitalists, ecosystem enablers, and tech leaders from Germany, France, Italy, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Spain, Netherlands, Morocco, Portugal, Serbia, South Korea, and beyond. Diverse sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), Climate Tech, Deeptech, Health Tech, Cyber, and more, boast startups ready to trigger disruption.
Attendees will have the chance to witness the vanguard of innovation from the UAE, reflecting the two regions' shared commitment to advancing AI, technology, and digital adoption. Dubai's Chamber of Digital Economy, Department of Economy and Tourism, and the Ministry of Economy will showcase an impressive array of startups and tech hubs transforming AI, finance, healthcare, and more, alongside Dubai Digital Authority exhibiting the nation's interconnected government services.
Embracing Europe's potential, North Star Europe ushers in 35 European states in its inaugural edition, hosting almost 400 early-stage European companies alongside prestigious national digital development entities. Germany's leading startups and investment hubs like De:Hub, Start2 Group, Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), unveil groundbreaking projects and solutions spanning aviation, space, and deep tech sectors.
As a platform designed to empower growth, North Star Europe connects growth stage and later-stage founders with enterprise and government customers, as well as late-stage investments. Momentum-builders like the GITEX ScaleX program, powered by AWS for startups, and the world-renowned pitch competition, Supernova All-Stars, ensure startups receive the support they need to flourish.
Outstanding investor opportunities flourish within the show, with notable firms like Austria's Speedinvest, France's Cathay, Partech, Venture Captial, Serena VC, Germany's Earlybird, High-Tech Gründerfonds, T Capital, Cherry Ventures, 468 Capital, Japan's ITOCHU Corporation, Luxembourg's Apis, and Netherlands' 33 Equity joining forces to explore the next big thing.
Expert-led conferences dissect topics like scaling from seed to IPO, international tech dynamics, local-to-global expansion, and evolving VC funding frameworks. An illustrious crew of unicorns and ecosystem stakeholders illuminate the stage, with enthusiastic founders eager to make their mark and seize the future.
North Star Europe, rooted in the GITEX global network of tech and startup events, stations itself around the world, including Germany, Morocco, Nigeria, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the UAE's flagship event. To learn more, visit: www.gitex-europe.com.
At North Star Europe, a diverse range of startups from various sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), Climate Tech, Deeptech, Health Tech, and more, join forces to trigger disruptive innovations in industry, business, and technology. With over $1 trillion (€880 billion) in assets under management (AUM) gathered at this event, there are numerous opportunities for startups to secure investment in finance.
Germany's leading startups and investment hubs, such as De:Hub, Start2 Group, and Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), showcase groundbreaking projects and solutions in the aviation, space, and deep tech sectors at North Star Europe, opening the door for collaboration and growth within these industries.
