Munich, Germany – 29th January 2026

The German Indian Business Alliance (GIBA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Innovation Hub RheinMain to facilitate cross-border business development, innovation-driven market entry, and sustainable economic cooperation between Germany, India.

Through this collaboration, GIBA expands its engagement with regional innovation ecosystems in Germany while enabling structured access for Indian and international companies to the Rhein-Main region. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering innovation, supporting entrepreneurial growth, and creating long-term economic value across borders, while contributing to the gradual development of structured Indo-German innovation linkages.

Enabling Market Entry and International Business Growth

As part of the partnership, GIBA and Innovation Hub RheinMain will jointly support programs and initiatives focused on:

• Facilitating market entry and soft-landing support for international companies seeking to establish operations in Germany, particularly in the cities of Rüsselsheim, Raunheim, and Kelsterbach
• Supporting cross-border business development initiatives connecting startups, SMEs, corporates, and institutional stakeholders
• Encouraging innovation-led collaboration in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, and applied technologies
• Enabling access to market insights, sector-specific expertise, and international networks
• Supporting the identification of strategic partners, clients, and new growth opportunities.
• Promoting joint visibility through co-branded events, programs, and international engagements.

These activities are designed to lower market-entry barriers, accelerate business development, and support companies navigating complex international expansion environments.

Strengthening Indo-European Innovation and Business Ecosystems

From GIBA’s perspective, this partnership represents a strategic step toward building structured, regionally anchored pathways for cross-border collaboration. By working closely with Innovation Hub RheinMain, GIBA aims to connect Indian and international businesses with strong regional innovation infrastructures in Germany, supporting the long-term vision of an Indo-German innovation corridor that links ecosystems, talent, and markets.

The collaboration further reinforces GIBA’s role as a facilitator between European and Indian business environments, aligning regional economic development with global innovation and market opportunities.