30 October 2026
Kiel, Germany
Zur Helling 5–6
Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein (IB.SH)
Matchmaking: Connect. Innovate. Grow.
Registration open until 30 Oct 2026
Welcome to "Connect. Innovate. Grow."
The german-danish Opening Conference for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026 in Kiel brings together founders, entrepreneurs, startups, ecosystem organisations, investors and representatives from politics and business to exchange experiences, explore shared challenges and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
Together, we will explore how we can create better conditions for entrepreneurship, innovation and business growth – and how stronger connections across the border can help entrepreneurs and businesses access new knowledge, markets, partners and capital.
As part of the conference, you’re invited to take part in targeted matchmaking sessions: short, high-impact 15-minute one-on-one- meetings designed to help you connect with the right people.
In just 15 minutes, you can explore shared interests, assess fit, and spark future partnerships. It’s fast, but focused.
Contact
In case of any issues and requests please contact:
Jennifer Blank
GEW Germany | RKW Competence Center
blank@rkw.de
+49 6196 495-3212
Why to participate?
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Meet and share views with other conference participants
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Initiate cross-border contacts and co-operations
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Present, discuss and develop new projects
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Talk about concrete project ideas and innovation plans
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Arrange fix-scheduled Face-2-Face meetings prior the event on reserved tables and time-slots
How does the matchmaking work?
Attending a matchmaking event offers a convenient and efficient method to connect with potential partners for collaboration.
15 minutes run fast, but they are crucial for building initial connections as they provide a targeted way to meet potential collaboration partners, allowing participants to quickly evaluate each other's interests and expertise, and identify common goals and synergies.
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Register for the event
Register via the Register button.
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Create your profile to showcase who you are and for what are you looking for
Create a clear and concise profile to raise your visibility on the b2match platform.
Your profile should describe who you are, what you can offer to potential partners, and who you want to meet. Don’t forget to add a pitch, biography, your skills and interests to your profile. A good networking profile will generate significantly more meeting requests.
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Browse profiles of attendees
Go to the participants list to find out who you could meet at the event. Use the filters on the right or browse through your AI Profile recommendations in the Top Matches section to narrow down your selection and find the most suitable collaboration partners that match your goals and interests. This allows you to maximize your chances of making valuable connections and achieving successful outcomes at the event.
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Send & receive meeting requests and messages
Browse participant profiles and send meeting requests to those you want to meet during the event. Send out messages to interesting participants to introduce yourself and initiate conversations even before the event to establish stronger connections.
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My schedule and meetings overview
Access your meetings in My Schedule or Meetings, where you have your complete schedule for the event, as well as the list of your meetings.