Once again, it was a great and successful startup NRW pitch event, where inspiring speeches and compelling presentations set the stage for innovation and collaboration. Mr Jens Ruebbert, Vice-President of the SGC warmly welcomed attendees, and this was followed by speeches and presentations by Ms Yazmin Stoffer, Head of Business Unit ASEAN at NRW.Global Business, Prof. Dr. Julia Frohne, CEO of Business Metropole Ruhr GmbH, and Mr Kevin Neo, Manager, Startup Development from ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship).

Eight NRW startups showcased their cutting-edge solutions and technologies, which were a testament to the immense talent and potential that the region holds. It is worth noting that this marks the fifth delegation from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) that the SGC has had the pleasure of hosting since 2022. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our co-organisers, NRW.Global Business, and IHK zu Dortmund for the seamless collaboration. We'd also like to extend a special thanks to the ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) and SGInnovate for their invaluable support.