The CONTENTshift startup club is a service provided by the Börsenverein (German Publishers and Booksellers Association) aimed at assisting young and innovative companies currently developing business ideas relating to the book industry. One of our goals as a trade association is to enable the access of new and exciting players to the industry. Our startup club services are therefore tailored to the precise needs of participants, which means they range from events and targeted networking activities to knowledge transfer and strategic opportunities to raise visibility within the industry.
In order to ensure that our services produce tangible and best-possible results for club participants, we regularly adjust and fine-tune our approach in tandem with the startups themselves.
The events that I attended were very well organised and also very useful. I’ve made a number of great contacts which I am in the process of following up on. Furthermore, we also gained some useful insights into which areas of the German market we should be focussing on and which of our use cases are the most relevant. Ryan Morison, Erudition
Free access to leading industry events*
Discount prices for some of the events organised by our partners.
These events offer the opportunity to network and exchange with industry members and fellow founders.
Industry-wide visibility/scope
At our Icebreaker events
Speed-dating sessions with industry companies and potential partners.
At pitch events
Showcasing your business model in the social media channels of the Börsenverein and CONTENTshift
Get to know decision makers
Are you looking for strategic contacts to potential clients? We'll find the right contact person for your needs.
Industry and market expertise
Legal information free of charge
Your name on the mailing list of the IG Digital of the Börsenverein (German Publishers and Booksellers Association).
"Industry Knowledge" webinar at mediacampus frankfurt
Access to the internal area of the Börsenvereins-Website.
Would you like to present your business model to an industry expert? We will find suitable contacts in the Börsenverein Group.
We reserve the right to adjust our offer in the event of changed circumstances.
Any startup with a business model that relates to the book industry or one that can be applied to the book industry is eligible to participate. The annual fee per year is 299 € (plus VAT).
Eligibility criteria:
