About us
We create incentives for a change of perspective.
We spread an innovative mindset between Germany and the rest of the world.
GERMAN X is Germany’s largest innovation network with a global perspective, connecting corporations and startups to vibrant innovation ecosystems worldwide. By fostering an innovative mindset and offering tailored programs, we help German startups and corporates achieve individual goals while promoting the international exchange of knowledge, ideas, and talent. Our memberships provide unparalleled access to global innovation, empowering businesses to expand networks, navigate emerging trends, and drive growth in a digital, interconnected world.
Our vision
To support German companies and startups in scaling globally within thriving innovation ecosystems.
Our mission
To help corporates and startups gain footholds abroad, expand networks, and run innovation activities by connecting them with foreign startups, investors, accelerators, universities, and community builders.
Our programs enable startups and corporates to become part of an international network, think outside the box and explore new valuable perspectives.
Helena Sporer
Global Lead
For startups and corporates, it is valuable to gain new perspectives and become part of a diverse, dynamic and international network.
Sathees Sabaratnam
Managing Director
Addressing the needs of our members individually is extremely important to us. We do not offer a one-size-fits-all solution.
Matthias Härtl
Operations
The importance of understanding and discovering other cultures and markets is what we want to share with you.
Jana Nothhelfer
Project Manager
Our team
Sathees Sabaratnam
Managing Director
Helena Sporer
Global Lead
Daniel Heinen
Chief of Staff
Carolin Weinreuter
Head of Marketing
Morten Wilhelm
Partnership Manager
Matthias Härtl
Project Manager
Jana Nothhelfer
Project Manager (on maternity leave)
Malte Wilhelm-Bachmann
Partnership Manager
Anton Scholz
Project Assistant
Amelie Rohmer
Project Assistant
Our story
20 years of experience in the startup scene and mentorship have led to our passion project GERMAN X.
Experiences from governmental, private and free market activities as well as conferences and exchange with local experts from Singapore led to the systematic development of the idea. Together with various stakeholders, local partners, corporates, governmental and private organizations, we were able to develop the project.
GERMAN X is a spin-off of the German management consultancy UPSTART GmbH. As a cross-industry end-to-end powerhouse for innovation, technology and development services, the company enables customers from all industries to grow and prepare for the future using the latest technologies. Synergy effects are utilized, whereby GERMAN X as an innovation bridge enables scalability of innovation for companies worldwide.