About Us

Experience a captivating evening full of possibilities and inspiration at our Start-up Night. With over 200 highly qualified students seeking new challenges and around 30 up-and-coming start-ups showcasing their visions, this event is a must-attend for companies looking for fresh talent and new perspectives.

Throughout the evening, you will have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating founding stories of three up-and-coming start-ups. Furthermore, we offer you the exclusive chance to see each start-up deliver a live 60-second pitch, giving you a quick insight into their ideas and visions.

Participating in our Start-up Night offers companies not only the opportunity to showcase themselves at a trade fair but also to advertise job openings and network with potential talent. Be part of this exciting event and discover the future of entrepreneurship and innovation!

In this competition, three renowned companies each present a specific challenge. This offers them a unique opportunity to network directly with 60 to 80 talented students from the faculties of ESB Business School, Informatik, Textil und Design, Life Sciences und Technik zu vernetzen.

Participants are divided into teams and have 24 hours to work on the assigned challenges. In the process, they forge creative ideas, develop innovative concepts, and devise practical solutions.

The Corporate Innovation Challenge offers a range of benefits for companies. They have the opportunity to get to know committed students in depth and discuss potential solutions with them. Furthermore, companies gain valuable answers to challenges they face internally and have the chance to discover potential new employees who demonstrate their innovative spirit and dedication.

With around 150 guests—including students passionate about entrepreneurship and aspiring founders—MOVE YOUR IDEA offers a unique opportunity to draw inspiration from creative ideas and forward-looking concepts.

Experience captivating pitches as 20 regional start-ups present their visions in just three minutes. From groundbreaking technologies to innovative business models, you will experience the diversity and potential of the local start-up scene up close.

The winners of the pitches will be rewarded with a host of attractive prizes, including a coveted wildcard for the Start-up BW Elevator Pitch.

For companies, “Move Your Idea” offers a unique opportunity to play an active role in the event. They can not only serve on the jury and present awards but also deliver a keynote speech to introduce themselves and their company to a wide audience and promote their brand.

Welcome to the Summer School, an intensive one-week bootcamp dedicated entirely to startups in the field of Industry 4.0. Immerse yourself in the future of industry and experience a week filled with innovation, creativity, and collaboration!

The summer school offers a range of workshops, discussion sessions, and practical exercises that enable participants to deepen their skills and expand their knowledge of relevant topics. From developing new technologies to designing forward-looking business models, this is your opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation.

For companies, the Summer School offers a unique opportunity to work on new ideas together with students and get to know them better in workshops. This close collaboration allows for the establishment of valuable contacts and can lead to potential future partnerships.

Welcome to Career Night, an evening filled with exciting workshops and presentations focused on career paths and creating the perfect job application.

On this special evening, around 200 students are invited to participate in a wide range of workshops and lectures. Here, they have the opportunity to gain valuable insights and tips from experts and to prepare themselves optimally for starting their careers.

In addition, we offer free application photos and a professional CV check.

For companies, the Career Night offers a unique opportunity to showcase themselves and connect directly with interested students. You have the chance to offer presentations and workshops about your company and topics relevant to the event, thereby demonstrating your professional knowledge and expertise. Furthermore, you can present your company at a booth and promote your job openings to attract potential talent.

Welcome to DemoDay, the highlight and conclusion of our unique textile accelerator program, “Stoff im Kopf.” Designed exclusively for textile companies, this event offers a fascinating insight into the innovative ideas and projects of the participating textile start-up teams.

Stoff im Kopf is the only textile accelerator in Germany that supports participants through an intensive four-month program—sponsored by Start-up BW—featuring workshops, masterclasses, and personal coaches. Participants are empowered to optimize their start-ups and advance their visions within the textile sector.

At the DemoDay, you have the unique opportunity to experience the start-up teams’ final pitches live and gain insight into the future of the textile sector. The ideas and innovations presented not only promise exciting insights into the latest developments but also offer great potential for future partnerships and collaborations.

For textile companies, DemoDay is an indispensable event that offers access to a vast network of renowned textile firms and enables direct engagement with start-ups. Seize this opportunity to network, promote your company, and discover new possibilities and trends.