THE Start-up Event 2025 – Be there when the future is written!
The Start-up BW Summit 2025 is a trade fair and congress featuring exhibiting start-ups, pitches, and keynotes, plus a festival with music and relaxed networking – all in the heart of Stuttgart!
This is where start-ups, representatives of start-up ecosystems and companies, as well as investors from Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe, and around the world come together to pitch, network, exchange ideas, and learn from each other.
Trade Fair & Congress
From 10 AM, Haus der Wirtschaft, Stuttgart
At Haus der Wirtschaft, you can expect a diverse program with top-class speakers, an exhibition featuring exciting start-ups, pitches, and competitions, as well as numerous offerings for founders and those who aspire to be.
LÄND of Investors and Corporates
Connect with venture partners, business angels, corporations, and SMEs to benefit from their experience. The Venture Partnering Stage hosts keynotes and panels on venture partnering and collaboration, while the Financing Stage features discussions and insights on investment and funding.
LÄND of Opportunities
On the Main Stage, look forward to keynotes and exciting panels. In the LÄND of Opportunities, regional and national start-up ecosystems, ministries, state agencies, development banks, and initiatives will present funding opportunities for start-ups in Baden-Württemberg. We also welcome contributions from our international partners.
LÄND of Start-ups
More than 150 start-ups from different industry clusters will showcase their innovations in the LÄND of Start-ups.
On the Pitching Stage, start-ups will present their ideas and products, including the Start-up BW Young Talents state finals and various pitch competitions.
You will also have the opportunity to meet Baden-Württemberg’s accelerators, which support start-ups with know-how, mentoring, access to network partners, and funding opportunities. Stop by for a boost and accelerate your business ideas!
Festival
From 5 PM, Börsenplatz, Stuttgart
Join us in the evening as we wrap up the day under the open sky at Börsenplatz with a relaxed stage program, music, and delicious food and drinks.
Festival Stage
The stage will feature not only the winners of the Start-up BW Pitch Competition and the International Pitch Competition, but also fantastic live music.
Outdoor Lounge
The Outdoor Lounge offers a variety of food trucks and drink stands, along with additional activities.
Entry to the festival is completely free! No registration is required – just come and enjoy.
For more information, visit: https://summit.startupbw.de/.
