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German Security Tech Consortium

The BMWE-funded German Security Tech Consortium 2022–2026 supports German companies in successfully entering the U.S., Canadian, and Mexican markets. Through business delegations, market insights, workshops, and B2B contacts, the program paves the way for sustainable business relationships in the run-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

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Succeeding Together in the North American Security Market

The multi-year, publicly funded German Security Tech Consortium supports German companies in the field of civil security technologies and services in successfully entering the North American market.

Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), the project offers targeted measures to help companies sustainably expand their business activities in the USA, Canada, and Mexico – with a focus on the rising demand ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Upcoming Event: Market Entry Delegation USA

📍 Atlanta & Charlotte | 📅 October 19–24, 2025

 

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to present your company and technologies to industry experts and decision-makers. Meet potential business partners through tailored B2B meetings, exclusive networking events, and stadium visits with security specialists.

Project Objectives

The project targets German SMEs in civil security that want to:

  • Build sustainable business relationships in North America
  • Benefit from BMWK foreign trade promotion
  • Access growth markets such as stadium and event security, access control, video surveillance, cybersecurity, and infrastructure protection

 

Participating companies gain:

     ✅ Tailored consulting & ongoing project support
 

     ✅ Direct access to decision-makers and multipliers in North America
 

     ✅ Strategic workshops, market insights & networking events
 

     ✅ Assistance in building long-term business partnerships

Project Modules

information Events & Webinars

Learn about market opportunities, legal frameworks & current trends

Market Exploration Trips

Site visits, meetings with local authorities & business scouting

Business Development Trips

Delegations with pitch events, presentations & individual B2B talks

Showcase Events

Industry symposia, product presentations & stadium visits with security experts

Inbound Delegations to Germany

Meet North American decision-makers visiting German reference projects

Market Opportunities in North America

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a major growth driver for civil security technologies in North America.

 

USA: 17 host cities, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure & security investments, rapidly growing video surveillance market (USD 21.8 billion by 2026).

 

Canada: Soccer is the fastest-growing sport, with increasing demand for security technologies and services.

 

Mexico: Security sector forecasted to grow by 10% annually, driven by demand for nationwide solutions.

 

German companies with innovative technologies and expertise are uniquely positioned to benefit from these developments.

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PROGRAM

Thursday – 06/30/2022 (completed)

🕑 Day Event📍BerlinKick-off Workshop in Berlin
  • Presentation of the program and Q&A
  • Definition of target groups and selection of participants

Thursday, October 27, 2022 (completed)

🕑 📍Frankfurt a.M.Info Event
Presentation of the target market Mexico, including political and legal framework conditions as well as customs and import regulations and intercultural aspects of the Mexican market. In addition, preliminary information on the upcoming business delegation trip to Mexico in January 2023.

January 23 – 27, 2023 (completed)

🕑 1 Week📍Mexico City, Guadalajara, MonterreyFirst Delegation Trip (Mexiko)
Exploration of market and cooperation opportunities, company visits, and business meetings in Mexico

March 2, 2023 (completed)

🕑 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM📍IHK NürnbergInfo Event USA & Canada 
1:00 – 2:30 PM: Lunch with networking opportunities among the participants of the information event
2:30 – 3:05 PM: Welcome and brief presentation of the joint project
3:05 – 3:45 PM: Economic framework New York / Toronto
3:45 – 3:55 PM: Legal framework New York / Toronto
4:00 – 4:15 PM: Coffee break with networking opportunities
4:15 – 4:40 PM: Stadium security project of the DFL
4:40 – 5:30 PM: Best-practice presentations by German companies in the USA and Canada & subsequent Q&A
5:30 – 6:00 PM: Closing announcements and networking opportunities
6:00 PM: End of event

June 12-16, 2023 (completed)

🕑 4 Days📍New York, Philadelphia, TorontoSecond Delegation Trip (USA & Canada)
 

January 30, 2024 (completed)

🕑 📍OnlineInfo Event USA & Kanada

 

March 4 – 8, 2024 (completed)

🕑 1 Week📍Vancouver, San FranciscoThird Delegation Trip (USA & Canada)
 

Mai 10 - 15, 2024 (cpmpleted)

🕑 1 Week📍München, Stuttgart, Frankfurt/ MainInfo Trip North American decision-makers in the field of major sporting events to Germany
Workshops and presentation events in Munich and Frankfurt am Main

October 15 – 19, 2024 – (completed)

🕑 1 Week📍Houston, Dallas, Kansas CityShowcase event in the USA with stops in Kansas City (MO), Houston, and Dallas (TX).

 

Mai 05 -09, 2025 (cpmpleted)

🕑 1 Week📍FloridaBusiness delegation trip to Miami & Orlando, USA
  • Conference and B2B Meetings
  • Focus on individual B2B Meetings
  • Group visit Host City/Emergency Management Board
  • Networking Reception

October 20–24, 2024 +++ UPCOMING+++

🕑 1 Week📍Georgia, North CarolinaBusiness delegation trip to Atlanta & Charlotte, USA
  • Pitch night and networking event
  • Focus on individual B2B Meetings
  • Group visits at ATL Police and MBS
  • Networking Reception
Organizers & Partners

The project is implemented by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. (GACC South) – representing the German Chambers in North America – in cooperation with SBS systems for business solutions GmbH, commissioned and supported by the BMWE.

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