German Silicon Valley Innovators Inc.
International Trade and DevelopmentCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
German Silicon Valley Innovators Inc. functions as an innovation outpost that connects German Mittelstand companies and corporations with Silicon Valley's startup and innovation ecosystem. Based in the Silicon Valley region, it operates from San Mateo, California, to provide German clients with access to local networks and opportunities for advancing their innovation initiatives. The organization emphasizes tailoring its services to each client's goals rather than offering standardized products, supporting activities such as open innovation and digital transformation, and exploring disruptive corporate models. Target clients are German companies seeking to tap into Silicon Valley's startup environment and the broader innovation ecosystem. The company operates within the International Trade and Development industry and positions itself as a bridge for cross-industry collaboration and for founding corporate innovation outposts. It was co-founded by Prof. Dietmar Harhoff and includes leadership drawn from German academia and industry, and it maintains collaboration with the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley to bring in lectures and expertise.