Discover the Silicon Valley effect: Our blog explains how companies can fortify their innovative prowess through "futures literacy" and the unique foresight mindset of Silicon Valley. Find out why Silicon Valley remains the world's leading innovation ecosystem in 2024 and how companies from Germany can benefit from it.

Are you preparing to expand your German business to the United States? Congratulations! You are about to embark on an exciting journey, one that will provide you with valuable opportunities to extend your reach and customer base. Before you take the leap, there are five tasks you must check off on your to-do list.

In recent years, the state of California has made remarkable progress in its commitment to combat climate change and transition towards a sustainable energy future. Setting an exemplary target of sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2045, the state has become a symbol of climate-conscious governance. As its renewable energy sector booms,...

At our German American Circular Economy Event this June, we listened to experts from both sides of the Atlantic about new trends and developments in the circular economy and sustainability – and what still needs to be done in order to realize a greener future. From promising legislation to innovations in new materials, there’s a...

April is Earth Month, an opportunity to promote awareness and inspire innovation and action around the issues that affect mother nature during this time of climate crisis. While there is no silver bullet for solving the climate crisis, one piece of the puzzle is learning how to efficiently use, and reuse our existing, limited resources-shifting...

It is more apparent than ever before that some form of tech regulation is needed not only to protect citizens but also the sovereignty of countries and the ideals of our democracies. But how can lawmakers regulate emerging technologies they don’t fully understand yet in the digital sphere where jurisdiction borders don’t exist?

Climate change, the war in the Ukraine, and global tension – much of what is on the minds of the public this year is also impacting the automotive and mobility industry. In a world where continuous stability cannot be counted on, rethinking is essential, especially in terms of supply chain mechanisms and material inputs.

Since its invention, autonomous driving has promised a disruptive change that should above all make transportation easier, safer and more sustainable. There have always been innovative concepts for the mobility of the future.

Looking around at the state of our environment these days, one cannot help but notice the necessity for change. The rate of climate disasters happening around the world is only accelerating and the war in Ukraine is highlighting the necessity to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

How SMEs Can Implement this Lean Startup Method The participants of our 8th InnovationCamp were amazed when they realized in the kick-off meeting that they all face similar innovation challenges, despite different industries and company sizes: How can medium-sized companies remain agile?How can innovations be implemented more quickly and turned into products ?How can a...

Lithium-ion-cell production is currently one of the hottest industry topics with numerous new production projects being announced all around the world, but especially also in North America. To showcase this development, ”Battery-News.de” and Christoph Lienemann, Managing Director of the consulting and engineering service provider „PEM Motion North America“, is explaining the US battery market and its potential...

Since 2017, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), one out of four Universities of Excellence in Baden-Württemberg, has had active links to the Bay Area. Being “The Research University in the Helmholtz Association”, KIT creates and imparts knowledge for society and the environment. The objective is to make significant contributions to the global challenges in...

Key trends are changing society worldwide - the digitalization in almost all areas of life, climate change or ongoing migration movements, and demographic changes that influence the composition of the population. These developments are changing the life and look of our cities. Municipalities can let this transformation process happen or shape it. Smart City strategies...

Key trends are changing society worldwide - the digitalization in almost all areas of life, climate change or ongoing migration movements, and demographic changes that influence the composition of the population. These developments are changing the life and look of our cities. Municipalities can let this transformation process happen or shape it. Smart City strategies...

Silicon Valley continues to be the world's trailblazer for groundbreaking innovations. There is no other region where new technologies are being developed so quickly. So it's hardly surprising that self-driving cars are already part of the everyday street scene in San Francisco. Sven Thorsten Potthoff, CEO of GACC West, ventures with us into the future...

Growing urbanization rates and climate change have long posed demanding challenges for modern cities. The COVID-19 pandemic has sharply intensified the struggle of governments to keep their cities safe while upholding quality of life standards. From polluted air caused by wildfires to power outages caused by hurricanes, cities will be more and more affected by...

The Northern Germany Innovation Office (NGIO) represents the German states Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, and Bremen and offer Northern German companies access to Silicon Valley, one of the most innovative regions in the world. We act as trend & technology scouts and support companies through our network.

The German Academic Exchange Service (Deutsch Akademischer Austauschdienst) is one of the world's biggest organizations that facilitates exchange programs within the field of higher education. We are very happy that the DAAD has joined the German Hub in spring 2021 to provide its vital services to our transatlantic community. We spoke to Hanni Geist who...

What do companies need to know before venturing into Germany? What are payroll, HR and tax regulations like? Jörg Kemkes, Partner at the German CPA firm Rueter und Partner is part of our German Hub office community and has all the answers to your questions. In this interview, he explains more about the decision to...

Innovation Trends & Opportunities within the transatlantic digital health market The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled the world into the most severe crisis of our lifetime. As damaging as this health catastrophe has been, there is also a universal truth about crises: they are the mother of innovation! Over the past year, the urgent need for...

An update from Silicon Valley. Digitization is still a buzzword across industries. It’s no wonder, consistent technological progress offers companies a myriad of opportunities and enables new and innovative business models. At the same time, customer needs are changing at a rapid pace. Companies now face the challenge of innovating at high speed to stay...

In this article, we are looking at the similarities and differences of the GDPR versus the CCPA. In today’s highly digitized world, the collection and processing of personal data play an increasingly important role. For numerous companies, data has become a currency. Jane Barratt, Chief Advocacy Officer at MX is only one of many thought...