Frankfurt Forward

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ABOUT
Frankfurt
Forward.

AS A Startup

in the B2B sector or with a strong tech focus, you will receive visibility and exclusive access to CEOs of leading corporates in FrankfurtRhineMain, other startups, investors and local politics - valuable tips from experienced entrepreneurs included. On top, as part of Frankfurt Forward you will be given the opportunity to set impulses, shape the (startup) ecosystem and drive innovation in the region.

AS A COMPANY

You will gain access to talents, technologies and innovation and find innovative solutions - hand in hand with a startup next door.

AS AN Investor

you will liaise with startups, politicians, medium-sized and large companies while counting on our support with your scouting.

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WHAT WE DO

OUR PROJECTS

CEO MEETS CEO

We match startups with established companies, thus, creating innovative solutions.

Pitch your idea for a concrete digital challenge of an established company.
Work hand in hand - beyond industry boarders, thought patterns and the daily grind.
Discuss the joint future – from CEO to CEO, at an eye level.

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STARTUP OF THE YEAR

Get selected as Startup of the Month by our renowned jury and the stage will be yours.

There is more to come: All Startups of the Month will have the opportunity to pitch live in front of our audience and to become Startup of the Year.

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IDEA FACTORY

In this cross-sector think tank with a B2B focus, we bring together CEOs of established corporates and startups as well as partners from FrankfurtRhineMain. We create a forum for lateral thinkers, fostering innovation with joined forces.

Together we identify current digital challenges of our ecosystem and create new formats or further develop existing ones.

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INTERNATIONAL MATCHMAKING

INTERNATIONAL
MATCHMAKING

In a virtual 3-day program we bring together startups, corporates, investors and accelerators on an international level. We aim to provide our participants with authentic insights into the respective ecosystem of the partner country, share best practices and accelerate innovation and cooperation across borders.

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AMBASSADORS.

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Frankfurt Forward Patron

Dr. Constantin H. Alsheimer

Prof. Dr. Frank E.P. Dievernich

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Gabriele Eick

Executive Communications

Paul Jörg Feldhoff

Feldhoff & Cie. GmbH

Lucie Haß

Helaba Digital GmbH & Co. KG

House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM)

Roland Koch

Former Prime Minister of the State of Hesse

Dr. Rainer Lampe

Transformation Partner

Andreas Lukic

ValueNet Capital Partners

Prof. Dr. Jochen Maas

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH

Eric Menges

President & CEO FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH

Claudio Montanini

Marketing Club Frankfurt

Nord-Micro GmbH & Co. OHG

Annegret Reinhardt–Lehmann

Wirtschaftsinitiative FrankfurtRheinMain

Carlos Reiss

Hoesch & Partner GmbH

Dr. Steen Rothenberger

ROTHENBERGER 4xS Vermögensverwaltung GmbH

Roland Schiff-Martini

Schiff-Martini & Cie. GmbH

Oliver Schwebel

Initiator

Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Nils Stieglitz

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Hubertus Väth

Managing Director Frankfurt Main Finance

Dr. Rainer Waldschmidt

Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH

Christian Weniger

signals Venture Capital

Dr. Andreas Widl

Samson AG

PARTNER.

NEWS.

Sep 2021

Shikenso is Startup of the Month

Shikenso is Startup of The Month in September! With their tools, Shikenso ensures further professionalization in the e-sports industry through reliable, data-based insights in sponsoring and has convinced the Frankfurt Forward jury with their ideas!

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Jul 2021

Thing-it is Startup of the Month

Thing-it is Startup of The Month in July! The company from Schwalbach am Taunus digitizes buildings and office spaces with its software, connecting people, buildings and things with a comprehensive business software. Read more about the background, smart buildings and the startup location FrankfurtRheinMain in the interview with CEO and founder Marc Gille.

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May 2021

Otto ID Solutions is Startup of the Month in May

Especially where every second counts, the innovative products of Otto ID Solutions facilitate important process flows! The innovation driver for RFID technologies has convinced the Frankfurt Forward jury and is our Startup of the Month in May! In our exclusive interview, CEO and founder Karsten Otto gives insights into the startup.

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Apr 2021

Apply now to join the International Matchmaking with Lyon

After the successful launch in 2020, Frankfurt Forward's virtual International Matchmaking is going into the second round. From May 19th to 20th, we will bring together startups, companies, investors and politicians from Frankfurt am Main and Lyon. Startups can apply until May 05th.

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STARTUPS OF THE MONTH.

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Shikenso

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September 2021

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ABOUT
Frankfurt
Forward.

AS A Startup

AS A COMPANY

You will gain access to talents, technologies and innovation and find innovative solutions - hand in hand with a startup next door.

AS AN Investor

you will liaise with startups, politicians, medium-sized and large companies while counting on our support with your scouting.

OUR PROJECTS

CEO MEETS CEO

We match startups with established companies, thus, creating innovative solutions.

STARTUP OF THE YEAR

Get selected as Startup of the Month by our renowned jury and the stage will be yours.

There is more to come: All Startups of the Month will have the opportunity to pitch live in front of our audience and to become Startup of the Year.

IDEA FACTORY

INTERNATIONAL MATCHMAKING

INTERNATIONAL
MATCHMAKING

AMBASSADORS.

PARTNER.

NEWS.

Shikenso is Startup of the Month

Thing-it is Startup of the Month

Otto ID Solutions is Startup of the Month in May

Apply now to join the International Matchmaking with Lyon

STARTUPS OF THE MONTH.

APPLY NOW.

CONTACT US.

MATCHING @ MAIN

FRANKFURTFORWARD

Recent News

We are the independent

Matchmaker & Innovation Driver

for the startup ecosystem FrankfurtRhineMain.

CURRENT LIVESTREAM.

CURRENT LIVESTREAM.

CURRENT LIVESTREAM.

CURRENT LIVESTREAM.

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ABOUT Frankfurt Forward.

AS A Startup

AS A COMPANY

You will gain access to talents, technologies and innovation and find innovative solutions - hand in hand with a startup next door.

AS AN Investor

you will liaise with startups, politicians, medium-sized and large companies while counting on our support with your scouting.

OUR PROJECTS

CEO MEETS CEO

We match startups with established companies, thus, creating innovative solutions.

STARTUP OF THE YEAR

Get selected as Startup of the Month by our renowned jury and the stage will be yours. There is more to come: All Startups of the Month will have the opportunity to pitch live in front of our audience and to become Startup of the Year.

IDEA FACTORY

INTERNATIONAL MATCHMAKING

INTERNATIONAL MATCHMAKING

AMBASSADORS.

PARTNER.

NEWS.

Shikenso is Startup of the Month

Thing-it is Startup of the Month

Otto ID Solutions is Startup of the Month in May

Apply now to join the International Matchmaking with Lyon

STARTUPS OF THE MONTH.

APPLY NOW.

CONTACT US.

FRANKFURT
FORWARD

ABOUT
Frankfurt
Forward.

Get selected as Startup of the Month by our renowned jury and the stage will be yours.

There is more to come: All Startups of the Month will have the opportunity to pitch live in front of our audience and to become Startup of the Year.

INTERNATIONAL
MATCHMAKING