Expanding to Asia?
Our in-depth program
will get you started.

We’ve already helped 60+
participants and you can be next!

We’ve already helped 60+ participants and you can be next!

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We have worked with over 100+ local partners across Asia and Europe

About Expansion Lab

Expansion lab continues to make building connections in Asia
a breeze.

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Market knowledge

Our research and ecosystem mapping will provide you with all the necessary information to make great decisions.

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Powerful network

We know the key players in the industry including potential investors, mentors and other entrepreneurs.

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Professional guidance

Use our vast knowledge base of marketing, product development and legal compliance to your advantage.

Process

Application

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Online Preparation

4 Weeks

Get ready for entering the market with the support of our experts. Learn about the target countries, market entry models and international networking.

How to get ready (FAQ)

Onsite Visit

2 Weeks (1 in each location)

Connect directly with ecosystem players in the target country, expand your network and create opportunities for
future collaborations.

What happens during
the 2 week program (FAQ)

Markets

India & Singapore

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South Korea & Hong Kong

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Timeline

Timeline

Apply, if you are:

Founder or SME
Investor
Research institution
Ecosystem builder

Based in Berlin
Will be based in Berlin in the near future
Operating in one of these sectors:
— ICT
— Mobility & logistics
— Energy

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and reap the benefits!

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What are the benefits

Make sense of a new market and build
a lasting business network within it.

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Expansion programme

Gain know-how on international expansion & find product-market-fit on the specific markets.

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Access to new markets

Overcome barriers to entry of the target markets by entering the local network and utilizing the resources and partnerships of the city of Berlin.

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Industry insights

Learn first hand from the industry players you meet during the program & experience the unique cultures of Japan and Korea.

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Gain exposure

Promote for your project on the foreign markets.

Hear it from the experts themselves,

...and the participants too

Participating in Expansion Lab was a game-changer for us, saving us valuable time and delivering great value and new client connections upon our successful trips to Korea & Indonesia.

Dr. Alevtina Evgrafova,
Co-founder Researchpreneurs

Participating in the Expansion Lab to Singapore, Indonesia, and India has been an extraordinary journey for ODE. The insights and connections we've gained are invaluable as we strive to create a better world through innovation and collaboration in the respective countries.

Gordian Overschmidt
ODE.systems

Kelvin Health now better understands the Southeast Asian market and starts creating connections. All thanks to the Expansion Lab.

Chris Georgiev, 
Co-founder Kelvin Health

Participating in Expansion Lab was a great experience The program provided us with clear, structured frameworks that helped us sharpen our go-to-market strategy. Highly recommended for any early-stage team ready to scale with purpose.

Nikolas Adamopoulos, 
CEO, Talonic

I highly recommend Expansion Lab to entrepreneurs exploring emerging markets, it offers unmatched access to local ecosystems, expert guidance on market entry, and valuable networking. For AREYES, it was the perfect launchpad to grow our global partnership network.

Ivan Pavliuchenko
Managing Director, Areyes Studio

Joining Expansion Lab Asia from Berlin to Japan was an inspiring experience that connected us with innovative founders, investors, and a welcoming alumni community across Asia. It gave us valuable feedback, fresh energy, and new perspectives to grow HeyOtters globally.

Matinuch Ouyyamwongs
Co-founder, Heyotters

Who is behind this

AsiaBerlin, powered by the Berlin Senate Department, forms the collective platform that brings together communities within the startup ecosystems across Asia and Berlin. We enable relationship-building among investors, startups, and bridge builders by organizing monthly AsiaBerlin events and delegation trips to Berlin and Asia throughout the year.

Visit the AsiaBerlin website

betahausX was founded in 2015 as part of the betahaus Berlin open coworking space. Over the years we created business ecosystems, organized events and pitching competitions, and enabled foreign startups to enter the market in Germany and Europe. Our track record states the followed: served 300 corporate clients, organized 800 ecosystem tours and engaged with more than 3000 international startups.

Visit the betahausX website

Expansion lab is your partner for the road.

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