DEEP TECH in MOTION
You built real tech in Berlin.
Now it's time to take it global.
Transformative Tech Doesn’t Scale Through Zoom Calls
Expanding into international markets unlocks growth, new funding, and strategic partnerships. But turning that opportunity into reality requires more than ambition—it demands local insight, the right expertise, and strong networks on the ground.
At MotionLab.Berlin—a leading innovation hub for transformative tech—we’ve spent years building those networks and supporting startups and scale-ups as they expand internationally. Now we’re bringing that experience together in Deep Tech in Motion, a program designed to help you connect, learn, and grow beyond borders.
Accelerate Your Global Journey with Deep Tech in Motion
At MotionLab.Berlin, we connect hardware makers, climate tech experts, and deep tech pioneers with the right people across countries and continents who are shaping the future of technology. We know that building transformative technologies is challenging—and expanding internationally adds another layer of complexity that can test even the strongest companies.
That’s why we created Deep Tech in Motion: a program designed to help Berlin-based companies turn international expansion into a strategic step rather than a risky leap. It supports startups, scale-ups, and SMEs in building international partnerships, connecting with investors, and exploring new opportunities across Europe’s leading deep tech ecosystems and beyond.
Next Stop: Paris & Amsterdam
Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026
Since launching the program last year, we’ve organized two strategic delegation trips, bringing Berlin-based deep tech, industrial/hardtech, and climate tech companies to New York and Japan.
This June, we’re heading to Paris and Amsterdam, with participation in the Hello Tomorrow Summit—one of the world’s leading events for deep tech innovation—as a key highlight of the delegation.
Why Joining Our Delegation to Amsterdam Is Your Next Strategic Move
Hello Tomorrow brings together investors, corporates, research institutions, and startups from around the world, with key focus areas including semiconductors, robotics, defence technologies, climate tech, and industrial innovation. The summit has become a major meeting point for those developing advanced technologies and the investors and industry partners helping bring them to market.
Participants in the Deep Tech in Motion delegation can also apply for Hello Tomorrow’s Investor Day, where selected startups meet leading deep tech and hardtech investors from around the world.
Looking to Expand Beyond Europe?
This fall, we’re returning to New York as part of the Deep Tech in Motion program.
If you’d like to join this delegation, sign up for the waiting list to be the first to know when applications open.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
We’re looking for Berlin-based startups, scale-ups, and SMEs developing deep tech, climate tech, or hardtech solutions, ready to scale internationally and expand their global impact in the US and Europe.
Make sure to apply if you:
✔ Are officially registered in Berlin (non-negotiable).
✔ Have a product ready to scale with strong international market potential.
✔ Operate in deep tech, climate tech, hardtech, or other transformative technologies.
✔ Can cover your own travel and accommodation costs.
OUR PARTNERS AND PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS
YOUR PROGRAM BENEFITS
Targeted Matchmaking
High-value introductions to investors, corporate partners, and innovation hubs actively looking for the technologies you’re building—matched to your sector and stage.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Access
Direct access to trusted manufacturers and supply chain partners to help scale production close to your next market.
Expansion Support
Expert guidance for entering new markets, covering everything from legal and compliance matters to pitch refinement and strategic growth planning.
Pre- and Post-Trip Workshops
Tactical workshops before departure and after your return to ensure you’re prepared to enter the market—and equipped to turn new leads into real opportunities.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW & KEY DATES
Paris: Ecosystem Access & Market Insights
We begin in Paris with three days engaging the local deep tech ecosystem through curated meetings, visits, and networking sessions.
Participants will connect with French investors, corporates, and innovation leaders and gain practical market insights. They will explore partnerships and pilot opportunities while building relationships with deep tech hubs, industry partners, and research-driven organizations.
Amsterdam: Hello Tomorrow Summit
After Paris, the delegation travels to Amsterdam to take part in the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit, a leading international event for deep tech innovation.
Participants can also apply for the Hello Tomorrow’s Investor Day, where selected companies meet directly with top deep tech and hardtech investors from around the world.
Why New York Makes Sense for Hardware
NYC has become one of the most active hubs for deep tech, climate innovation, and hardtech venture capital, wanting to address urban challenges, from mobility to infrastructure to sustainability. The city offers fertile ground for pilot projects, municipal partnerships, and initial U.S. market entry. The official Tech Week program drops in late April, and we’ll ensure you’re connected to the right people and events.
Why Tech Week Actually Matters
In 2024, New York hosted over 700 events during Tech Week, making it the largest of its kind globally. The week’s decentralized format means we can cut through the noise and target exactly what matters for your specific hardware, whether you’re focused on urban mobility, climate tech, or frontier hardware.
Past Tech Weeks have featured heavyweights like Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, but we’re more interested in getting you face-to-face with the people who can deploy your technology at scale.
This is About Making, Not Talking.
New York is a city actively hunting for solutions to urgent urban challenges. If you’ve built something in micromobility, sustainable infrastructure, circular economy, or urban systems, NYC offers a fertile testing ground for real pilot programs and long-term partnerships.
We’ll connect you directly to the stakeholders—from city agencies with actual budgets to innovation labs with testing capabilities to urban tech networks that can amplify your impact. Our goal can help you secure concrete partnerships that drive your growth.
QUESTIONS? LET’S TALK.
If you’re unsure about the program or the application process, we’re here to help.
Reach out directly—we’ll make sure you have what you need to move forward.
Contact: me@motionlab.berlin
We’re selecting 7–10 Berlin-based deep tech, climate tech, or hardtech startups for this exclusive opportunity. To be eligible, you must:
- Be officially registered in Berlin (non-negotiable).
- Have a working product with clear international potential (not just an idea).
- Be able to cover your own travel and accommodation
We take care of the rest—matchmaking, event access, planning, and strategy.
Yes. You don’t have to be a Berliner by heart—but you must be legally based in Berlin. This program is designed to support and scale Berlin’s deep tech ecosystem internationally. If you’re not based here, this isn’t the right fit.
This isn’t just a trip—it’s a launchpad. You’ll get:
- Tailored matchmaking with investors, corporates, and innovation hubs.
- Curated access to key events at Osaka World Expo 2025.
- Tactical workshops on market entry, regulation, and strategy.
- Exclusive visits to key labs, partners, and manufacturing leaders.
- 1:1 sessions to align the trip with your company goals.
- Full on-the-ground support throughout the delegation.
We cover:
- Program participation, event access, matchmaking, strategic planning, and coordination.
You cover:
- Flights.
- Accommodation (we’ll reserve hotel blocks at discounted rates).
- Daily expenses (meals, local transportation, etc.).
Yes—but priority goes to startups that can fully commit to this program’s timeline and activities.
We’re happy to help. Contact us at: me@motionlab.berlin
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