Düsseldorf and Warsaw — two twin towns, both dynamic, ambitious, and home to some of the most rapidly growing startup ecosystems in Europe. But what truly connects these two cities beyond their formal partnership? Join us at the Warsaw Startup Lunch&Launch to find out.
This casual startup networking lunch will showcase the incredible energy and potential of the Warsaw startup scene, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders from both cities. Hosted in the startup-friendly space of the Polish Institute in Düsseldorf’s Old Town, the event invites you to connect over lunch, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities for cooperation.
Warsaw is quickly becoming one of Europe’s most exciting and accessible cities for startups. Centrally located and well-connected, the Polish capital offers a unique blend of highly skilled talent, affordable operating costs, international ambition, and a culture of innovation. Whether you’re launching your first venture or scaling globally, Warsaw provides the perfect environment to build and grow a startup.
The city’s startup ecosystem continues to gain global recognition, supported by strong public and private institutions, EU funding, world-class universities, and a growing number of accelerators and VC funds. Organizations like the Warsaw City Hall’s entrepreneurship unit, which supports early-stage founders, play a key role in driving innovation forward.
If you're curious about Warsaw’s place in the European innovation landscape — or considering future business ties with one of the continent’s most promising startup hubs — this is the perfect place to start.
Come and experience how inspiring Warsaw can be.
Venue
Polish Institute Düsseldorf, Citadellstr. 7, 40213 Düsseldorf
Date & Time
10 September 2025, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Program
At this event, their representative will present a brief overview of the latest developments in the Warsaw startup environment.
In addition, three key ecosystem players from Warsaw will introduce their activities, offering insights into how they support startups through infrastructure, funding, mentoring, and international expansion.
The highlight of the event will be a startup pitch session, where ten Warsaw-based startups will present their products, services, and innovative ideas. This is a unique opportunity to see firsthand what is happening in the Polish tech scene and meet the next generation of tech founders from the capital city.
More than just presentations, the Warsaw Startup Lunch&Launch is a space for real conversation. Over lunch, participants will have the chance to network informally, exchange experiences, explore investment opportunities, and discuss potential cross-border collaborations.
The language of the event is English.
Registration
Participation in the event is free of charge. The number of spots is limited. Tickets sold out, additional registration via e-mail: dknauer@ahk.pl
List of participants for the visit to Düsseldorf during Startup Week Düsseldorf
1. AdsLinkers Sp. z o.o.
AdsLinkers is a real-time marketing automation platform. The platform's proprietary engine integrates data from various sources (e.g., magazines, market data, weather, sporting events) and enables marketers to respond instantly in advertising campaigns. This allows them to respond to changes in competitors' prices or market trends in real time and eliminates the problem of overspending on unavailable products by automatically promoting those that are again in stock.
2. Anavena Natalia Ciosek (Ledmesee)
LEDMESEE combines ultra-thin LED lightboxes with digital behavioral analysis tools to create an innovative light weight advertising system. These very thin (from 12 mm) LED frames display customer content and are equipped with discreet cameras and a proprietary AI module that analyzes viewer characteristics and engagement. Thanks to this approach, companies will be able to use tools available for online advertising, such as real-time campaign effectiveness analysis and optimization in a DOOH (Digital Out of Home) environment.
3. CampusAI P.S.A.
CampusAI operates at the intersection of EdTech and Artificial Intelligence as a SaaS platform supporting education and digital transformation using generative AI. The platform enables employees, students, and teams to build AI skills through hands-on exercises, ready-made role-specific learning paths, proprietary AI tools, and gamified elements in an immersive 3D world (AI Metaverse), creating a comprehensive upskilling system for non-technical individuals and organizations. It offers solutions for both individual customers (B2C) and organizations (B2B/B2G)
4. Doctor One Sp. z o.o.
Doctor.One is a continuous care platform that enables doctors and medical teams to stay in touch with patients between visits. Through secure communication and support from care coordinators, it increases engagement, improves adherence, and reduces administrative burden. For healthcare providers, this means up to a 42% increase in clinical efficiency, while pharmaceutical partners benefit from better adherence, higher patient retention, and stronger treatment outcomes. For patients, Doctor.One provides direct access to a trusted care team, a sense of security, and support when it’s needed most.
5. Gridaly Sp. z o.o.
Gridaly is a comprehensive B2B event software, covering registration, ticket sales, check-in, and a mobile app that enhances the attendee experience. The platform was created to address the chaos and fragmentation of tools in the event industry. It streamlines all stages of B2B event management – from registration and check-in to participant engagement. Thanks to its modular design, organizers use only the features that meet their actual needs, saving team time and managing the entire process within a single, coherent platform.
6. Invis sp. z o.o.
Invis is a company that redefines wearables. It combines classic watchmaking with innovative solutions in payments, access, cybersecurity, and health technology. Their business model includes the sale of smart straps (Invis Strap) and buckles (Invis Buckle) with payment, access, and biometric functions, offered in both B2C and B2B models in collaboration with watch manufacturers. Invis is a fusion of craftsmanship, fashion, and advanced wearable technology.
7. KOTA Sp. z o.o.
KOTA is an AI system leveraging space-derived technology to optimize living environments. It integrates sensors and smart home systems to create spaces that adapt in real time to users’ needs, enhancing their well-being. Their platform analyzes physiological and environmental data in real time, automatically adjusting spatial parameters (light, sound, temperature, smell) to optimize performance and comfort. 27% better sleep, 31% less stress, and 18% higher productivity – validated through rigorous testing in space habitat environments.
8. Ligatio P.S.A (Poliwater)
Poliwater is an innovative synthetic sleeve cast that hardens upon contact with water or moisture, offering a modern alternative to traditional plaster casts. It features easy application, a ventilated openwork structure, waterproofing for showering and swimming, and is approximately 40% lighter than conventional plaster, providing full injury stabilization with greater comfort and mobility for the patient.
9. Maelkhron
Maelkhron designs the most reliable and technologically advanced PCBs for military and industrial applications. The company focuses on innovation, durability, and full compatibility with modern electronic systems. All products are built to strict military standards and operate flawlessly across a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. The Maelkhron team specializes in mission-critical solutions where stability, speed, and precision are essential. Whether for defense, industrial automation, or custom control systems, their products are engineered to deliver reliability in the most demanding environments.
10. METASKILLS sp. z o.o.
Metaskills is an innovative training platform (web & VR) that supports the development of interpersonal skills through realistic simulations. Using VR and GenAI, it provides an engaging learning environment, accelerates knowledge acquisition, and enables instant feedback. The platform features realistic 3D avatars and scenarios based on real business situations, allowing safe experimentation and skill development without real-world risks. Companies observe measurable improvements in employee behavior and faster skill acquisition at lower costs compared to traditional training or e-learning. VR users learn faster, feel more confident in their abilities, and are more emotionally engaged in the learning process.
11. The Innovations Hub Foundation
Innovations Hub Foundation (IHF) is a Polish startup hub specializing in professionalizing business incubation and developing the pre-seed market in Central and Eastern Europe. The Foundation provides education, implements global incubation best practices in Poland, and supports the modernization of incubation processes as well as legislative changes that strengthen the startup ecosystem. IHF connects companies, corporations, public institutions, investors, and non-profit organizations, creating a cohesive innovation ecosystem. The Foundation also supports young entrepreneurs, bringing together dozens of startups.
12. Startup Academy
Startup Academy supports the development of startups, SMEs, local governments, and corporations through training, mentoring, consulting, and educational projects. It focuses on innovation, entrepreneurial skills development, project acceleration, and intrapreneurship, using Lean Startup, Customer Development, and Design Thinking methodologies.
13. Venture Café Warsaw
The Venture Café Warsaw Foundation is an Innovation Ecosystem Activator, creating spaces and opportunities for entrepreneurs, startups, corporations, researchers, and investors. We organize dynamic events and development services. Our community includes over 60,000 visitors and 28,000 social media subscribers and followers, encompassing startups, established companies, corporations, investors, government agency representatives, and non-governmental organizations.