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Your Innovation Outpost in the Western US

Empowering German excellence through Silicon Valley Innovation.

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Who we are

The AHK USA - San Francisco is the bridge between German business and Silicon Valley innovation. As cross-cultural translators, we strengthen the transatlantic innovation ecosystem and connect entrepreneurs, industry and innovation experts from Germany and the US.


Through customized innovation programs, startup collaborations and strategic market expansion in the Western US, we make Silicon Valley innovation methods, success stories and the unique Silicon Valley mindset accessible to German companies and create sustainable transatlantic partnerships.

Our Mission

As part of the global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) with over 150 offices in 93 countries, AHK USA – San Francisco is the official representative of German business on the U.S. West Coast.

 

With the support of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, our mission on both sides of the Atlantic is to:

 

  • Connect stakeholders
  • Drive economic growth
  • Promote innovation processes

 

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Germany’s Go-To Innovation Outpost

As an innovation outpost in Silicon Valley, we drive technology and innovation transfer between Germany and the U.S., supporting our partners in becoming pioneers of a sustainable and successful future.

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Our Focus Industries

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The cornerstones of our organization

Silicon Valley experts from our Advisory Circle actively shape our programs, and together with the German Hub office community we create an ecosystem for sustainable transatlantic exchange.

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Advisory Circle & Mentors

With the GACC Advisory Circle and our mentors, we leverage the expertise of leading thought leaders from key sectors to promote innovative solutions.

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German Hub & Partner Organizations

As part of the German Hub, the Representative of German Business (GACC West) moved into their new office together with other important representatives of the German economy. They have made it their mission to learn from each other, to grow together and to strengthen the transatlantic trade between Germany and the U.S..

Career

Discover exciting career opportunities with AHK USA – San Francisco and its partners on the West Coast.

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Our Region

Discover your opportunities on the West Coast together with us. As the official representation of German business, AHK USA – San Francisco is your partner for a successful market entry on the West Coast of the USA.

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Our Team

Our intercultural team combines a Silicon Valley mindset with in-depth knowledge of the needs of German companies. This enables us to translate market conditions, disruptive future technologies, innovative methods and application examples as well as the unique Valley mindset ideally for German companies.