Applications open

Applications open

Innovators Challenge

TOPIC

Transformation für
den Mittelstand

SUITABLE FOR

Already founded Startups, MVP available

LOCATION

Frankfurt a.M. & Stuttgart | virtual

PROGRAM DATES

07 Nov - 21 Nov

LANGUAGE

German

APPLICATION PHASE

until Sept 30

Program Partners

The future?
Already running!

Drive the digital transformation, sustainability, and process optimization of your company with the help of startups!
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies face a multitude of challenges that demand innovative solutions. Startups are at the forefront of driving these innovations, bringing fresh ideas and agile approaches to the table. We invite you to become part of an exclusive two-week program designed to transform your internal challenges into real business opportunities.
The Innovators Challenge, hosted by WIBank and L-Bank, is dedicated to supporting medium-sized companies in Hessen and Baden-Württemberg on their journey toward digitalization, sustainability, process optimization, and business model resilience. This program leverages the creativity and expertise of young startups with validated business models to develop tailored solutions that meet your company's unique challenges.

Program Benefits

What you gain

What you gain

What you gain


  • Direct access to innovative solutions: Gain direct access to cutting-edge solutions that address your internal challenges and drive your business forward.


  • Entry into the startup ecosystem: Experience the start-up ecosystem firsthand with professional support throughout the entire collaboration process. This includes scouting, selection, and ongoing mentorship.


  • Expert Guidance: Receive expert guidance in identifying and defining your specific challenge. Our structured process ensures that the right start-ups are matched with your company, maximizing the potential for successful outcomes through cross-company exchange


  • Platform for exchange: Engage with startups and stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem through our dedicated platform. This interaction fosters a collaborative environment where ideas can flourish.


  • Direct access to innovative solutions: Gain direct access to cutting-edge solutions that address your internal challenges and drive your business forward.


  • Entry into the startup ecosystem: Experience the start-up ecosystem firsthand with professional support throughout the entire collaboration process. This includes scouting, selection, and ongoing mentorship.


  • Expert Guidance: Receive expert guidance in identifying and defining your specific challenge. Our structured process ensures that the right start-ups are matched with your company, maximizing the potential for successful outcomes through cross-company exchange


  • Platform for exchange: Engage with startups and stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem through our dedicated platform. This interaction fosters a collaborative environment where ideas can flourish.

Your Benefits

Your Benefits

Your Benefits

01 Expert Collaboration

01 Expert Collaboration

01 Expert Collaboration

TechQuartier & NXTGN specialize in programs that support startups, helping them scale and succeed.

TechQuartier & NXTGN specialize in programs that support startups, helping them scale and succeed.

02 Tailored Solutions

02 Tailored Solutions

02 Tailored Solutions

Young startups with validated business models will develop customized solutions that address your company's specific challenges.

Young startups with validated business models will develop customized solutions that address your company's specific challenges.

03 Network Opportunities

03 Network Opportunities

03 Network Opportunities

Cross-company exchanges let participants share insights, gain new perspectives, and build connections.

Cross-company exchanges let participants share insights, gain new perspectives, and build connections.

Key Dates

Sep

Sep

Sep

Onboarding

Onboarding

Onboarding

of the companies

07

Nov

07

Nov

07

Nov

Match Day

Match Day

Match Day

Start of the Challenge in Frankfurt

Sep-
Oct

Sep-
Oct

Sep-
Oct

Startup Scouting

Startup Scouting

Startup Scouting

and Selection

21
Nov

21
Nov

21
Nov

Demo Day

Demo Day

Demo Day

Presentation of the solutions in Stuttgart

Contact

Contact us now to become a collaborater.

Patrice Pogorelik

Head of Corporate Innovation & Acceleration

Carina Sauerwein

Innovation Manager

Contact

Contact us now to become a collaborater.

Patrice Pogorelik

Head of Corporate Innovation & Acceleration

Carina Sauerwein

Innovation Manager

Contact

Contact us now to become a collaborater.

Patrice Pogorelik

Head of Corporate Innovation & Acceleration

Carina Sauerwein

Innovation Manager

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