{"id":25410,"date":"2016-10-25T15:39:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-25T15:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.retarus.com\/blog\/german-accelerator-retarus-goes-silicon-valley\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T21:37:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T21:37:50","slug":"german-accelerator-retarus-goes-silicon-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.retarus.com\/blog\/en\/german-accelerator-retarus-goes-silicon-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201eGerman Accelerator\u201c: Retarus goes Silicon Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Retarus has won the prestigious intercompany \u201cGerman Accelerator\u201d competition<\/a>. The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology set up the program in 2011 to support innovative enterprises in the high-tech and digital sectors to further strengthen their market positions in the United States. In addition to supporting the companies with local infrastructure on the ground, the award-winning enterprises also gain particular benefit from an interchange of interdisciplinary expertise with mentors, co-development opportunities and easier access to renowned players in the sector.

\u201cWinning this competition is a clear confirmation that despite more than 20 years of experience in this business, innovation and startup culture is still part of Retarus\u2019 DNA. As a relatively young company in the US market, support such as this is crucial for Retarus to establish a stronger foothold on the West Coast.\u201d
Martin Hager, CEO at the Retarus Group<\/em><\/blockquote>
This award will further facilitate global IT service provider Retarus\u2019 continuing expansion and development in the US market. Retarus\u2019 presence in Silicon Valley enabled by the grant will further develop the relationships between the recently expanded US headquarters in New Jersey and potential customers and partners on the West Coast.
“Winning the prestigious German Accelerator award is a huge step forward for retarus Inc. As an innovation company, we know this step is critical in continual enhancement and development of organization as well as our goal of being the market leader in our industry.\u201d
Steve MacDiarmid, CEO and President at retarus Inc.<\/em><\/blockquote>
For more details, please continue reading our latest press release here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Retarus becomes a \u201cGerman Accelerator\u201d enterprise in Silicon Valley. 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