Luisa Coutinho
Specialist Trade Missions & Career Services Consulting Services
+ 1 (404) 586 6819 lcoutinho@gaccsouth.com
Are you a CleanTech startup in Germany or the U.S. South interested in exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and connecting with fellow innovators across borders?
The TAP CleanTech Transatlantic Startup Exchange aims to connect startups through peer learning, practical knowledge sharing, and international networking. The initiative is designed to create opportunities for founders to learn from one another, discuss common challenges, and explore different approaches to developing and implementing CleanTech solutions.
We welcome expressions of interest from CleanTech startups working in smart appliances, technology implementation, adaptability, cybersecurity, and related fields.
What Could You Gain? By connecting with startups across Germany and the U.S. South, you can:
- Exchange knowledge: Share experiences and practical insights on product development, implementation, testing, and cybersecurity.
- Learn from fellow founders: Discuss common challenges, compare approaches, and gain perspectives from different innovation environments.
- Build international connections: Develop relationships with startups working on similar technologies and challenges.
- Explore new perspectives: Learn how other teams approach technology adoption, changing user needs, and limited resources.
- Discover opportunities to participate: Express your interest in virtual peer exchanges and potential in-person activities.
Important Dates
- 02/12/2027- 10:00 AM-12:00PM EST: A virtual kickoff and startup introductions
- 02/26/2027- 10:00 AM-12:00PM EST: Short presentations of the participating startup ecosystem & thematic peer discussions on shared technical and operational challenges
- 03/12/2027- 10:00 AM-12:00PM EST: German–U.S. startup pairings based on technology areas or similar challenges & discussions on differences in implementation, regulation, cybersecurity, and startup culture
- 03/26/2027- 10:00 AM-12:00PM EST: A closing session focused on lessons learned and opportunities for continued peer exchange
Express your interest today and help shape future connections
Startup hubs, incubators, accelerators, and other ecosystem partners are also encouraged to express their interest in connecting their networks with international peers and helping shape future connections between CleanTech startups in Germany and the U.S. South.
