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Innovators Challenge

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TOPIC

Transformation für
den Mittelstand

SUITABLE FOR

Already founded Startups, MVP available

LOCATION

Frankfurt am Main

PROGRAM DATES

Next edition in 2025!

LANGUAGE

German

APPLICATION

Closed

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.

Program Benefits

What is it about?

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.

Join forces with industry leaders! This program leverages the creativity and expertise of young startups with validated business models to develop tailored solutions that meet the company's unique challenges.

Provide solutions tailored to meet the demands of industry-leading companies
Boost your visibility and gain recognition

Your Benefits

01 Expert Collaboration

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

02 Tailored Solutions

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

03 Network Opportunities

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

Topics

The challenges of our corporate partners are related to these topics:

Tracking & Tracing of emission

CSRD

Automated Processes

Energy Sharing

Intelligent Quality Control

CO2 Calculator

Automation R&D

Transparent Supply Chain

Digital Project Folder

Planning Opitmisation

Digital Project Folder

Tracking & Tracing of emission

CSRD

Automation R&D

Automated Processes

CO2 Calculator

Energy Sharing

Planning Opitmisation

Intelligent Quality Control

Transparent Supply Chain

Intelligent Quality Control

Digital Project Folder

Tracking & Tracing of emission

CSRD

Automation R&D

Automated Processes

Energy Sharing

Planning Opitmisation

CO2 Calculator

Transparent Supply Chain

Intelligent Quality Control

Pre-Register for the Challenge

What are you waiting for? Let's build great solutions together with our corporate partners and tackle their challenges.

Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:

Already founded startup with a MVP

Able to be in Frankfurt and Stuttgart for the key dates.

Pre-Register here

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Patrice Pogorelik

Head of Corporate Innovation & Acceleration

Carina Sauerwein

Innovation Manager

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Let's talk

Patrice Pogorelik

Head of Corporate Innovation & Acceleration

Carina Sauerwein

Innovation Manager

Contact

Let's talk

Patrice Pogorelik

Head of Corporate Innovation & Acceleration

Carina Sauerwein

Innovation Manager

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