Best Entrepreneur Award 2027 · 15:45
Know a founder who deserves the stage?
Nominate an international founder who built something in Germany, against the odds and the paperwork. We present the award on stage at the end of the day.
The trophy, a feature story on ExpatBusiness.de, and the stage to tell the room how they did it.
What we look for
Not the biggest. The one others learn from.
Revenue helps, but it is not the point. We want the story a founder in the room can use on Monday.
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Built in Germany as a newcomer
Started the company here while dealing with visas, Anmeldung, tax numbers and a new language.
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Something real
Customers, revenue, a team, or a product people use. Size matters less than substance.
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Gave something back
Hired, mentored, shared what they learned, or opened doors for other founders.
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A story others can use
A clear path from arriving to running a business that a founder in the room can follow.
How it works
From nomination to the trophy.
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Nominate
Anyone can nominate a founder, including themselves. One form, three minutes.
By [DATE] - 02
Shortlist of three
The ExpatBusiness.de team and two partners pick three finalists.
Announced [DATE] - 03
Finalists on stage
Each finalist gets a short interview on stage in the afternoon.
15:45 on the day - 04
The award
The winner is announced and the trophy handed over before we close.
16:00 on the day
Nominate
Tell us who, and why.
Three minutes. We read every nomination and reply to all of them.