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North Star Europe

GERMANY'S LARGEST & MOST GLOBAL STARTUP EVENT

Co-creating the future with game-changing startups, investors, & stakeholders from 60+ countries.

The startup engine of GITEX AI EUROPE 2026, connecting founders, investors and ecosystem leaders driving real outcomes.

North Star Europe: A Groundbreaking First Edition

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Global Startups

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Unicorns

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Investors

$Trillion

Assets Under Management

The 2026 Lineup: A First Look

PROVEN SUCCESS. REAL RESULTS.

GITEX AI EUROPE is more than a stage. It’s a launchpad where startups
close deals, raise capital, and enter new markets faster.
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STARTUP HUBS & NATIONAL PAVILIONS GITEX EUROPE PARTNERS WITH KEY PLAYERS INCLUDING:

Supernova All-Stars: Compete for the €50,000 Startup Prize Pool

The Supernova All-Stars Pitch Competition brings together Europe’s most ambitious startups to compete live in front of global investors, accelerators, and industry leaders. As the flagship startup competition of GITEX AI EUROPE, Supernova showcases disruptive founders across AI, DeepTech, Climate Tech, Digital Finance, Cybersecurity, Mobility and beyond, all competing for equity-free prizes, global exposure, and international expansion opportunities.

MEET FELLOW INVESTORS PARTICIPATING IN GITEX EUROPE 2026

Meet the most active global investors and connect for co-investment opportunities, fundraising, and partnerships across key sectors including AI, Deeptech, Greentech, Climatetech, Fintech, Biotech, Healthtech, and Quantum.

Finance In Motion
Atempo Growth
Project A
Euronext
Speedinvest
Altair
HTGF
Merantix Capital
NBank Capital
D Squared Capital
HV Capital
UniCredit
Picus Capital
RAC
Cathay Innovation
KfW
Redstone
ILB
Macquarie
Ballou Capital
Cardumen Capital
Truffle Capital
Patrimonium
DN Capital
IRIS VC
GRIF
UVC Partners
Apex VC
Antler
Fortino Capital
Deep Capital Group
GOBI Partners
Earlybird
Seventure partners
Techstars
PCP Partners
Elevator Ventures
Drakestar
JAS IP
BU BREGAL
Nordic Science Investments

MEET FELLOW CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTORS JOINING GITEX EUROPE 2026

Connect with the world’s leading corporate venture capital investors to explore co-investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and fundraising across high-growth sectors.

METTA
ALIAD
LG Technology Ventures
TT49
BMW I ventures
Lufthansa Innovation Hub
Toyota Ventures
Volkswagen
Bidra VC
Haufe Group ventures
Ahead Grupo Brisa
Beiersdorf
Orange ventures
Aschendorff
Giesecke Devrient
UCB Ventures
T Capital
Gekko Capital partners
Sopra Steria Ventures
Ajinomoto
Seven Ventures
Hitachi Ventures
Wayra
Bayer
Airbus
Porsche Ventures
Sony Innovation Fund
Raffeisen bank

SPONSORS & PARTNERS 2026

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Silver Sponsors

CISO Lounge Sponsor

COUNTRY DISCOVERY PARTNER

Bronze Sponsor

AI SUPPORTING PARTNER

AI SUPPORTING PARTNER

DATA INDUSTRY SUPPORTING PARTNER

DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY SUPPORTING PARTNER

GISEC Europe Supporting Partner

TechTalk Partners

Strategic SME Partner

ASSOCIATION SUPPORTING PARTNERS

FAQS

GITEX North Star Europe is a startup event designed to connect founders with investors, VCs, and ecosystem partners at GITEX AI EUROPE 2026.

As a startup you can book a startup pod or suitable startup package through the official booking for GITEX North Star Europe 2026.

Founders, VCs, accelerators, corporate innovation teams, and anyone looking for European startup deal flow and partnerships attend GITEX North Star Europe 2026.

Yes. Pitch competitions like Supernova All-Stars Pitch Challenge and the Startup Pitch Roadshow Germany connect into the startup ecosystem events at GITEX North Star Europe 2026.

EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors receive:

  • A showcase space for your technology
  • Networking opportunities with clients, investors, and tech leaders
  • Enrollment into our concierge match making programme
  • Visibility to attendees including big tech, startups and government officials
  • Access to the Exhibitor Portal (E-Portal) for all operational needs
  • Mobile App scanner access to capture new business leads you meet

Once your space is allocated, you’ll receive an email with your E-Portal login details and simple step-by-step instructions to access and download your exhibitor pass.

Yes! Our matchmaking concierge team organizes 1:1 meetings with buyers, startups, and investors. Set your preferences and detailed company profile in the exhibitor zone. Investor Meetings are Investor-led, meaning only Investors select startups based on their investment criteria and preferences.  Buyer Meetings are based on the startup's solutions and services to match with buyer goals.

Yes! Startups can book a pod at a lower investment. To know more register your interest here. A sales representative will share the available options.

Only exhibiting startups can participate in the Supernova Challenge. Once logged into the Exhibitor Portal, select “Apply for Supernova Challenge”. Selected startups will pitch at the event.

From pods to pavilions, there’s a range of options. Learn more here or contact our commercial team on [email protected] for a bespoke package deal.

The latest version will be updated on the website here https://www.gitexeurope.com/for-exhibitors

Register your team via the Exhibitor Portal once your stand is confirmed. You will receive login details via email. Please note that the number of badges allocated to each exhibitor is limited.

Absolutely. Increase visibility, connect with decision-makers and contribute to our content. Fill out the Sponsorship Enquiry form and a sales representative will provide details.

There’s a world of opportunities for startups exhibiting at GITEX AI EUROPE!

  • Access to global tech leaders, investors and potential buyers
  • 1:1 investor meetings
  • Opportunity to compete in the Supernova Challenge offering up to €2m in equity investment.

If you are a scaleup be sure to apply for the Global 100 – Elite Scale-up showcase – a curated selection of 100 of the world’s most ambitious scale-ups; chosen for their ability to redefine industries, open new markets and set the pace for global innovation.

ONSITE SERVICES

Available at Messe Süd Entrance and at the lower levels.

Yes – located between Halls 1.2 and 2.2.

Police emergency number: 110. Nearest station: Police Station 22, Charlottenburger Chaussee 75, 13597 Berlin. Phone: +49 (30) 4664 222 -700 / -701.

Yes, it is located at the entrance of Hall 21.

Please refer to Messe Berlin’s house rules: https://www.messe-berlin.de/en/visit/safety

Please use the South Entrance of Messe Berlin to access the venue.

GET INVOLVED

Visit www.gitexeurope.com, subscribe to our newsletter, and follow us on social media for the latest buzz — from speaker reveals and event highlights to exhibitor spotlights and exclusive industry insights you won’t want to miss!

Yes. We highly recommend downloading the GITEX AI EUROPE mobile app, which will be available ahead of the event, to stay up to date with schedules, exhibitors, and networking opportunities.

GERMANY'S LARGEST & MOST GLOBAL STARTUP EVENT