and organizations.
We connect people and organizations from Schleswig-Holstein and San Francisco
As a non-profit organization, The Bay Areas e.V. shapes the lively partnership between the San Francisco - Silicon Valley and Kiel - Schleswig-Holstein regions. We promote and support people and organizations in establishing new partnerships and launching transatlantic projects.
Our exchange covers such diverse topics as culture, science, young talents, education, politics and sport. This is why people from very different areas of society are involved in the association.
"The regions of Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein and San Francisco have
and have an incredible number of things in common and are linked by the city partnership between San Francisco and Kiel.
in a special way."
The Bay Areas e.V.
of the association 2016
Projects
San Francisco & Kiel
News from The Bay Areas
Dirk Schrödter becomes patron of the DC
„From an idea to a viable business model - practical, creative and future-oriented. This innovation format from The Bay Areas e.V. in cooperation with universities to develop bold, digital business models, product innovations and new services for companies. As patron, I am very happy to support this goal.“ Dirk Schrödter, Minister for Digitalization of Schleswig-Holstein
New organizer trio for the Digital Challenge
The Digital Challenge continues to evolve. Together with our new co-organizers, we are bringing even more digital and AI innovation into the application.
conformally, EchoScout and CCS42 win high-flyer final
Exciting finale with innovative ideas from Schleswig-Holstein in the guest house of the state government.
Start-ups x SMEs
High-flyer competition: start-ups, SMEs and alumni meet at the "Business Lounge" networking event.
Transatlantic Friendship Picnic
A celebration of the city partnership between Kiel and San Francisco and of transatlantic friendship.
Lighthouse Swim 2025
Kiel | 225 Schimmer:innen braved the elements and started under the motto "Swimming for clean seas".
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