Berlin, July 4, 2025 – Get2Germany was doubly honored on July 3, 2025, at the prestigious Startup Award hosted by Berliner Sparkasse and Science & Startups. The platform not only secured 1st place, but also took home the Audience Choice Award. The total prize of €12,000 recognizes the outstanding vision and societal relevance of the startup, which is dedicated to accelerating and improving the integration of international healthcare professionals into the German system.
This award is an enormous validation of our vision: a high-quality healthcare system that leaves no one behind.
Dr. med. René Rheimann, co-founder of Get2Germany.
Get2Germany – A Digital Bridge into the German Healthcare Sector
The Get2Germany team is building a digital platform that guides international physicians and healthcare professionals step-by-step through Germany’s complex recognition process – from initial orientation to long-term professional integration.
At a glance:
💡 Dynamic eGuidance Tool: leads users through authorities, applications, deadlines, and language requirements in a structured and interactive way.
🤖 Personalized Matching System: recommends suitable federal states, funding programs, language courses, and job opportunities.
📈 Scalable Infrastructure: designed to expand into other healthcare fields such as nursing, therapy, and pharmacy.
🌍 Societal Impact: Get2Germany reduces bureaucratic hurdles while securing long-term healthcare provision in both urban and rural areas.
“No one should be held back by bureaucracy when their goal is to save lives. With Get2Germany, we are building a platform that brings clarity, efficiency, and fairness into the recognition process,” says Johanna Engelhardt, co-founder of Get2Germany.
Startup Award: A Stage for Science-Based Innovation
Initiated by Berliner Sparkasse and the Science & Startups network of the Berlin University Alliance, the Startup Award is presented annually to Berlin’s most innovative, research-driven startup. In the festive setting of Berliner Sparkasse’s venue at Wannsee, nine finalists from the university startup ecosystem presented their ventures to an audience of around 200 invited guests – including investors, policymakers, scientists, and media representatives.
The jury – composed of Eve Büchner, Madlen Dietrich, Dr. Bernhard Bobusch, Christian Segal, Christian Stigler, and Günther Pätz – especially praised Get2Germany for its strong societal impact, its well-developed technical implementation concept, and its clear scalability.
The audience agreed: Get2Germany received the most votes in the live voting and was additionally awarded the Audience Choice Award.
A Prize with Tradition – and Significance
The Startup Award has been presented for over ten years. More than just a trophy, it is a springboard for science-based entrepreneurship in Berlin. Close collaboration between universities, startup support services, and partners from business and government has created a unique ecosystem that unites innovation, social relevance, and economic growth.
Science & Startups – the joint startup service of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin – supports early-stage companies with infrastructure, guidance, networks, and space, forming a central pillar of Berlin’s innovation landscape.
The entire Get2Germany team extends its heartfelt thanks to all supporters, partners, jury members, and the audience for their trust, recognition, and encouragement.
This award is both a validation and a driving force for us. We are thrilled about the recognition – and even more excited for what lies ahead.
👉 Press Coverage:
Article by Freie Universität Berlin
Article by Berlin University Alliance
Interview Contacts, Press Info & Background Material
- About the platform: get2germany.com; eGuide: get2germany.com/en/signup
- Interview contacts: Dr. René Rheimann, CEO of Get2Germany, Johanna Engelhardt, CSO of Get2Germany, Pasha Alidadi, CTO of Get2Germany
- Press contact Get2Germany: Anne-Sophie Peverali (Senior Communications Manager, Get2Germany), [email protected]
- Further media resources: Study on physician shortages in Germany by PwC; Physician Shortage in Germany, Map by the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV)