Diversity is done: Berlin migrant companies are honored!
Diversity is done: Berlin migrant companies are honored!
Rathausstraße 15, 10178 Berlin, Deutschland - On June 18, 2025, Red Rathaus The award ceremony of the competition "Diversity is undertaken - Berlin honors migrant companies". This event aims to honor migrant companies for their important contribution to the economic landscape of Berlin and to celebrate its diversity.
The ceremonial award, to which media representatives: in the inside, begins at 6:30 p.m., with admission from 5:30 p.m. This year, business start -ups will be awarded in three categories: companies with more than 30 employees (category A), companies with 0 to 30 employees (category B) and a founder: Inner price (category C). Particular attention also applies to the special prize for successful company successes that will be introduced this year.
appreciation of migrant companies
The competition "Variety is done" is carried out every two years and is already celebrating its third edition in 2025. The Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Companies has launched the price in order to make the economic and innovative achievements of entrepreneurs visible with a migration background. Last year, Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey awarded the prize in the ballroom of the Red City Hall and emphasized the ** importance of these entrepreneurs for the city **
In the 2023 competition, several companies were awarded. In Category A, the winners included Bosenet Systemhaus GmbH & Co. KG, led by Surja Bose, which has supported authorities and administrations in digitization since 2009. In category B, Boreal Light GmbH, represented by Dr. Hamed Beheshti and Ali al-Hakim, the price for their innovative solutions in the field of water treatment. The founder: Inner price went to Key2contract GmbH, founded by Dr. Elena Mechik, Andre Sokolov and Leonid Mechik, who want to improve the digital signature and contract management.
applications and price criteria
To participate in the competition, applications are possible by June 17, 2025. Entrepreneurs: inside who want to be nominated can also apply. The selection of the award winners: Inside, a jury from Expert: Inside Economy, Science and Civil Society. All award winners: Inside, prize money of 10,000 euros as well as a price sculpture and a cinematic company portrait.
The price categories are clearly defined:
- category A: companies with more than 30 employees who have been on the market for at least 5 years.
- category B: companies with up to 30 employees who are also on the market for at least 5 years.
- category C: founder: Inner price for companies that were founded between January 31, 2019 and January 31, 2023.
The special prize recognizes entrepreneurs who have taken over an existing company, whereby the takeover must be at least 5 years ago.
For additional context, the website of the Senate Administration emphasizes that people with migration reference are a significant and growing share of entrepreneurs: make up in Berlin and contribute decisively to the creation of jobs and economic development. Diversity is therefore a central component of the Berlin economy.
For further information on the event and registration, the Senate Department for Energy, Economy and Companies is available at the email address pressestelle@senweb.berlin.de The DetailsOrt Rathausstraße 15, 10178 Berlin, Deutschland Quellen