Applications open

Applications open

Innovators Challenge

TOPIC

Transformation für
den Mittelstand

SUITABLE FOR

Already founded Startups, MVP available

LOCATION

Frankfurt a.M. & Stuttgart

PROGRAM DATES

07 Nov - 21 Nov

LANGUAGE

German

APPLICATION DEADLINE

31 Oct

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.

Program Benefits

What is it about?

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 both on stage and during the Impact Festival

  • Secure one of three exclusive spots on the Impact Festival stage to showcase your innovation

  • Become an integral part of the Impact Festival experience

  • Get 1000€ for your costs 

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.

Topics

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

Digital Project Folder

Tracking & Tracing of emission

CSRD

Automation R&D

Automated Processes

Energy Sharing

Energy Sharing

Planning Opitmisation

Transparent Supply Chain

Intelligent Quality Control

CO2 Calculator

Send your Application

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.

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
Get your ticket here!

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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