If you have a growing startup that’s ready to scale abroad, this is your chance to enter the world’s most important market for tech startups! 

The GoGlobal program begins with an intensive 12-week online training phase. You’ll work closely with the U.S.-based experts to refine your go-to-market strategy and gain the insights needed for successful expansion.

During these three months, you’ll participate in weekly sessions with mentors who will guide you in preparing your business for the U.S. market. You’ll receive tailored advice, expert-led workshops, and ongoing support to help you develop a robust strategy for market entry. 

The program also includes specialized sessions, like a workshop on the importance of HR culture when scaling abroad and personalized feedback sessions to ensure you’re on the right track.

As the USA is promised land for almost all entrepreneurs who dream of expanding abroad,

we will take you there too! 

The second stage takes you to Boston, one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for entrepreneurship and home to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Here, you’ll gain hands-on experience through immersive workshops, B2B meetings, and networking events with key business partners and investors.

The Boston GoGlobal program, together with its Berlin editions, is one of two international events aimed at helping innovative tech startups expand into key global tech markets. 

Thanks to being affiliated with MIT, we can equip tech entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and networks they need to turn their innovative ideas into globally successful businesses.

Why Boston?

Boston is regularly listed among the top 5 startup ecosystems worldwide, alongside cities like San Francisco, New York, and London. This is due to its strong innovation culture, access to talent, and supportive infrastructure.

The city is recognized for its high concentration of high-growth startups, particularly in the biotech, life sciences, and tech sectors. It also ranks highly for the availability of venture capital. In recent years, the city has attracted over $10 billion in VC funding annually.

Boston is one of the global leaders in biotech funding. The city is often second only to Silicon Valley in terms of total investment dollars.

Despite economic fluctuations, investment in Boston startups has shown resilience and growth, particularly driven by innovations in technology and life sciences.

On top of that, the city offers:

• Innovation ecosystem. Boston is a global hub for innovation, particularly in biotech, healthcare, IT, robotics, and AI. The city hosts numerous incubators, accelerators, and support institutions that provide crucial resources for startups.
• Renowned universities. As the home to MIT and Harvard, Boston attracts top experts and researchers. This proximity offers unique opportunities for collaboration and knowledge acquisition.
• Access to capital. Boston is a major venture capital market, especially for tech and biotech startups. The presence of many investors increases the likelihood of securing funding.
• Global startup community. Boston plays a significant role in the international startup scene, hosting events and networking opportunities that connect entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from around the world.
• Key industry players. The city is home to many global corporations, making it easier to forge partnerships, gain clients, and access valuable industry connections.

Boston’s mix of academic excellence, innovation hubs, and a strong ecosystem makes it a magnet for both early-stage and late-stage investors.

Are you ready to join them in 2025?

Here’s What’s Waiting for You During the Boston GoGlobal Program:

The Boston GoGlobal Program is specifically designed to help you build a comprehensive Go-To-Market Strategy tailored for the U.S. market. Throughout the program, you will gain access to everything you need to successfully expand your startup, including:

• Knowledge about the nuances and differences of the U.S. market and economy. The do’s, don’ts, and best practices you need to succeed.
• Networking opportunities with other tech founders and entrepreneurs who chose Boston as their home. Gain first-hand insights into navigating one of the world’s leading tech ecosystems and learn how to effectively position your product in the U.S. market.
• Insights into your sector and your industry’s U.S. and global situation, including differences, trends, challenges, and opportunities. Leverage this knowledge to refine your Go-To-Market Strategy.
• Local service providers who specialize in working with tech startups just like yours. Get the legal, IP, and industry-specific business advice you need to succeed.
• Potential investors and future customers. Build relationships with key stakeholders, including potential investors and future customers, to accelerate your entry into the U.S. market even before you formally expand.
• Thematic workshops, visits to innovation centers, and DemoDay to test your Go-To-Market Strategy in a real-world setting.

By the end of the Boston GoGlobal Program, you will have a solid, actionable Go-To-Market Strategy specifically designed to maximize your chances of success in the U.S. market, backed by valuable connections and practical experience gained through intensive hands-on learning.

Ready to take your business to Boston?

Who is the Boston GoGlobal Program for?

The event is an excellent opportunity for all growing tech startups planning to enter the U.S. market in the next 18 months.

However, you’ll benefit the most from participating in the Expansion Week if you:

• Your solution has already gained traction in your home market.
• Have the resources to invest in scaling abroad or are in a position to attract a local investor.
• Can either relocate or hire new employees in the U.S. and establish a physical business presence in Boston.
• Your innovation is well-suited for the U.S. market. For example, in 2024, around 4 in 10 of Boston’s high-growth startups were Biotech/HealthTech solutions.

And, most importantly, you’re open to learning about the U.S. market, willing to network, build partnerships, and determined to scale your business in the U.S.!

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If you have a growing tech startup with an innovative solution – this is your chance to enter one of the EU’s key tech markets. 

Germany is the European Union’s biggest tech hub with huge networking and funding opportunities.

The Berlin Startup Expansion Week is, together with the Boston and London editions, one of StartSmart’s three international events aimed at helping innovative tech startups grow their businesses abroad. 

And thanks to being a part of MIT J-WEL and MIT Open Learning, we can equip tech entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and network they need to succeed in both local and international markets. 

Why Berlin?

Berlin is the heart of the EU’s biggest tech market with excellent access to funding. Over the next few years, the German government alone plans to provide over €50 billion in venture capital for start-ups. 

The city itself is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world with excellent networking opportunities. It’s a place where people from all over the EU and beyond come to exchange ideas and experiences and grow their tech startups. 

Just last year, the city became home to six new startup unicorns! 

On top of that, if you move your business to Berlin, you and your team will get access to:

• One of the highest qualities of life in all of the European capital cities. Berlin is one of the greenest cities in Europe.
• Qualified talent. Germany’s education system is one of the best in the world, giving businesses access to a highly-skilled workforce.
• Affordable cost of living. Compared to other startup hubs, the city offers a lot more for your money.

Considering all of the above, it’s no surprise that around a third of all German startups come from Germany’s capital. 

Many of them are founded by foreign entrepreneurs. 

Will you become one of them?

Here’s What’s Waiting for You During Berlin Expansion Week:

During the Berlin Startup Expansion Week, you’ll get access to everything you need to expand your business into Germany:

• Learn all the quirks and differences of the German market you need to know to succeed. Its advantages, disadvantages as well as the do’s and don’ts. Some things will surprise you!
• Network with other tech founders and serial entrepreneurs who chose Berlin for their business. Exchange experiences and ideas and establish a network that’ll help you enter the market.

• Gain insights into your industry’s situation in Germany – what’s different, and what do you need to pay special attention to. The trends, opportunities and challenges.
• Meet with business services providers who help startups just like yours. Get help with key business matters including incorporation, IP and other legal questions.
• Get a unique opportunity to find investors and customers even before you enter the market, accelerating your international expansion

Will you take the opportunity?

Who Is the Berlin Expansion Week for?

The Berlin Expansion Week is an excellent opportunity for all tech startup founders who plan to scale abroad in the near future and want to take advantage of Germany’s thriving innovation ecosystem and the country’s strong economy. 

Participation in the Expansion Week will benefit you the most if:

• Your startup has already got traction in your home market.
• You are serious about entering the German market and want to learn about running a business in Germany. 
• You’re ready to pitch your idea and network with potential investors and clients.
• You’re open to exchanging ideas and learning new things from other entrepreneurs.
• You have the resources to scale or are willing to find an investor (and have an offer ready).
• You’re willing to relocate existing or hire new employees in Berlin.
• Your innovation is suitable for the German market.

And, most importantly – you’re open to learning about the German market, ready to embrace the differences, face the challenges, and determined to enter the market!

Industry Experts

Meet with law, marketing, tech, and other business professionals who can give you the insights and advice you need to successfully expand into the German market.

Investors

Network with and pitch local investors and VCs who can provide you with the financing you need to expand your business into Germany.

Entrepreneurs and Inventors

Meet other tech founders and entrepreneurs. Exchange experiences, share insights and observations about the local market. Use the new knowledge to take advantage of the EU’s #1 economy. 

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