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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

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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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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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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

“Expansion Lab gave us a great opportunity to travel across Asia with other founders, sharing thinking and learning from each other. The structure and access to relevant people and companies were excellent, and those connections have kept our conversations going even after returning to Berlin.”

Diana Aya,
Co-founder & CPO, Blimp

“Through the Expansion Lab, we successfully established a university partnership in Singapore, laying the foundation for a new program that is now coming to life. This connection has been a key step in turning our expansion plans into something tangible and forward-moving”

Fei Fang,
Co-founder, Nexiam

“After coming back from Japan, we’ve been exploring an exciting immersive art project with potential collaborations in Japan. The discussions and connections we made through the process have been valuable for future opportunities.”

Ivan Pavliuchenko,
Founder, Areyes Studio

“The Expansion Lab was a valuable experience for us. The team curated meetings with handpicked partners that accelerated our understanding of the market in a short amount of time. We also signed an exciting partnership with the premier medtech accelerator in the region, as the first steps in our expansion towards the ASEAN markets.”

Muhammad Ali Khanali,
CFA, Dovetail

“Our Expansion Lab journey was incredibly valuable in forging key partnerships across India's startup and research ecosystem. We advanced our incorporation and left the program with two MOUs signed with local universities, plus another collaboration underway which was a major step in establishing NURY in the Indian market.”

Aamruth Shankar,
Co-Founder, NURY

“Expansion Lab was extremely valuable in helping us understand Asian market entry and position European brands for expansion. The practical insights, local context, and network access directly supported our go-to-market approach in Southeast Asia. Our ongoing connection to Jakarta has become a key bridge between European brands and Asian retail ecosystems.”

Jan Kiekebusch,
Founder, Trade Vogue

“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
Founder, ODE.systems

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

Alumni

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.

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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

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