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The German Start-up and Entrepreneur Days (DeGUT) are one of the most important events for business founders, start-ups and young companies in German-speaking countries. The trade fair, which takes place annually in Berlin, sees itself as a central platform for start-up advice, business development and financial and legal guidance - regardless of industry or company size. It is aimed at people who want to start a business or become self-employed, as well as entrepreneurs who want to grow, realign themselves or optimize their business model. DeGUT is organized in cooperation with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection as well as numerous institutions, development banks, chambers and associations. It traditionally takes place in Hangar 6 of the former Tempelhof Airport and attracts several thousand visitors from all over Germany.
What makes DeGUT special is its consistent focus on practical relevance. The event focuses on specific questions relating to starting a business: How do I develop a viable business idea? Which legal form suits my project? How do I draw up a business plan? What funding opportunities are available? How do I set up sales, personnel or accounting efficiently? Answers to these questions will be provided by over 100 exhibitors from start-up consulting, the banking sector, associations and authorities as well as specialized service sectors such as IT, marketing and tax consulting. The offer is complemented by a variety of lectures, workshops, coaching sessions and networking meetings - always with a view to the real challenges of everyday start-up life. If you are also interested in other business-related events in the capital, Berlin Trade Fair offers a well-founded overview of relevant trade fairs.
DeGUT's wide-ranging seminar program, which takes place on several stages in parallel, is particularly popular. The thematic spectrum ranges from the introductory lecture “Self-employed in 10 steps” and tax tips for founders to industry talks on e-commerce, food start-ups and sustainable business. Practical relevance is the top priority - the speakers themselves often come from start-up practice or advise young companies on a daily basis. Many sessions offer opportunities for interaction, Q&A sessions or specific tools that can be used directly in your own company. In addition, there are individual consultations with start-up coaches and financing experts, for which visitors can register on site.
DeGUT deliberately addresses a broad target group. In addition to classic founders - i.e. people with a concrete business idea - it is also aimed at people in the orientation phase: career starters, students, people with a migration background, potential successors in family businesses or employees who are thinking about a career change. At the same time, the trade fair offers important content for entrepreneurs in the growth phase: scaling, brand building, financing, digitalization or international expansion are also part of the range of topics. Social entrepreneurs and non-profit business models are also an integral part of the program.
Financing is a key concern for many visitors. Numerous development banks, credit institutions, crowdfunding platforms and business angel networks will be presenting themselves at DeGUT - and will show in concrete terms what options are available to provide financial support for a start-up project. Information on start-up grants, ERP start-up money, BAFA advice and microloans is particularly in demand. Questions about bureaucracy - from trade licenses and tax registration to social security obligations - are also answered by the relevant authorities in a practical and understandable way. This service character sets the trade fair apart from purely commercial events.
For many, DeGUT is also a place to meet: founders meet like-minded people, can discuss successes and setbacks, initiate collaborations or give each other feedback on their ideas. In addition to the official events, various networking formats, regular founders' tables and informal discussion rounds invite you to make direct contact. In the “Pitch Arena”, young companies have the opportunity to present their business ideas to an expert audience and potential investors - an offer that regularly attracts media attention and career boosts.
As a capital city with a lively start-up scene, numerous incubators, venture capital funds, universities and research institutions, Berlin is the ideal location for a trade fair like DeGUT. The city not only offers an inspiring environment, but also concrete support for start-ups - from co-working spaces and advice centers to digital infrastructure services. Berlin also actively promotes start-ups - for example through the “Gründerzentrum Berlin”, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce or the “Berlin Partner” network. DeGUT benefits from this infrastructure and brings the players together under one roof.
DeGUT is not just a trade fair with advertising stands, but a practical, low-threshold and yet professional offer for all those who are planning or have already taken the step into self-employment. It combines specialist knowledge, advice and networking at eye level - and is seen by many as an indispensable stop on the way to their own business. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.degut.de
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