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Welcome to the world of Borderstep
Europe
Europe exports many environmental technologies as well as economically and ecologically sustainable innovations. For this reason, Europe has taken on a global leadership role in the transformation toward a green economy. More
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Welcome to the world of Borderstep
International
The Borderstep Institute is part of a global network of research institutions, funding institutions, and businesses. We strive to disseminate and raise international awareness about sustainable innovations. More
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Welcome to the world of Borderstep
United States
Our objective is to create a “green innovation bridge” between Germany and California. For this reason, the Borderstep Institute is cooperating with organizations in California since 2012 to expand transatlantic projects and research activities concerning a green economy. More
Borderstep News
Special Issue on Assessing and forecasting the sustainability impact of new ventures 21.10.2020
The Journal of Cleaner Production is planning a special issue to evaluate and forecast the impact of start-ups on sustainability. Borderstep director Prof. Dr. Klaus Fichter is guest editor. Proposals can be submitted. More
Green start-ups need more tailwind 21.07.2020
An article on the Bertelsmann Foundation's innovation platform presents the Green Startup Monitor 2020. The team of authors analyzes which forms of funding help the community. One example is the StartGreen Award, which Borderstep has been presenting since 2015 as part of the Startup Week Germany. More
Green Startup Monitor 2020 15.07.2020
The key findings of our Green Startup Monitor 2020 are now available in English! Read about the key hurdles and the measures we recommend. More
Digital energy management in existing buildings 20.09.2019
The Smart Living industry association has submitted a statement on the Building Energy Act to Peter Altmaier, Federal Minister of Economics and Energy. In this statement, the association refers to the climate protection contribution of digitisation in buildings. Borderstep has calculated figures for the possible CO2 reduction through building automation systems in existing residential buildings in Germany. More