International Startup Days Germany #ISDS

Welcome to the first edition of the International Startup Days Germany 2025 #ISDS!
Host-City: Karlsruhe - Partner-Country: India.

ISDS is a yearly event organized by ISF Germany e.V. iG, the independant part of International Startup Foundation for german speaking countries.The event brings together key actors from international startup ecosystems, with a clear focus on internationalization, exchange and connection.
Please book early as we only have 120 seats available, 30 of them for our indian guests.

You find the detailed and actual agenda at https://isds.events

Every Startup will have the opportunity to show his Startup with a structured poster that gives insights to the visitors and help to get in touch onsite and via LinkedIn for later on.
Included in the Ticket are all sessions and tracks, drinks, meals and snacks at the event-location.
Also you're invited to a fabulous evening-event at the 24th of july from City of Karlsruhe above the roofs of Karlsruhe.

Keynote: J.A. Chowdary – Architect of India’s Tech Rise

From Policy to Platforms: 

How India Built a Digital Innovation Powerhouse

Join one of India’s leading tech visionaries and policy advisors, J.A. Chowdary, as he
shares behind-the-scenes insights into India’s transformation into a global digital
innovation hub – and what Europe can learn from it.

Culture Meets Business

Intercultural readiness is key for international startup success. Learn how values, pace,
and expectations differ – and how you can turn cultural diversity into a business
advantage.

International Matchmaking & Startup Connect

Curated networking sessions with startups, investors, and ecosystem enablers from
Germany, India, and beyond. Fast-track your cross-border connections.

Workshops & Panels

Practical insights from experienced founders and ecosystem builders:

• Legal frameworks for internationalization

• Funding & financing models across borders

• Best practices for soft landing & cooperation

Startup Ecosystem Expo

Showcases from Indian and German incubators, accelerators, universities and hubs.
Explore opportunities to collaborate and expand.

Cultural & Festival Integration

Enjoy the official opening of the Indian Summer Days Karlsruhe on July 25 at 4 PM –
directly following ISDS. A vibrant celebration of Indian-German friendship.

Host-City 2025 Karlsruhe

24./25.07.2025 

Partner-Country India

More program details and speaker announcements will follow soon.