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From Refugee to Finalist: Migrant Entrepreneur’s Rise in Germany’s Startup Scene

A childhood refugee now stands among Germany’s top innovators. His coating startup could win €20,000—and rewrite the story of migrant success.

In this picture it looks like a pamphlet of a company with an image of a cup on it.
In this picture it looks like a pamphlet of a company with an image of a cup on it.

From Refugee to Finalist: Migrant Entrepreneur’s Rise in Germany’s Startup Scene

Gojani’s journey began in 1992 when his family fled Kosovo and settled in Germany. Though briefly deported in 2001, they returned the same year. By 2013, he had obtained German citizenship, paving the way for his business ambitions.

NanoCoat GmbH’s selection as a finalist underscores its growth and impact in the coating industry. The competition’s outcome will determine whether Gojani’s company secures one of the €20,000 prizes. The results are expected to further spotlight migrant-led innovation in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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