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The atTRACTION project invites deep-tech startups from Wielkopolska (PL), Lithuania (LT), and Andalusia (ES) to participate in its Pitching Side-Event during the Startup BW Summit 2025. This is your chance to connect with investors from the Baden-Württemberg ecosystem and expand your reach across Europe. Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your place in this event.
Why Participate?
- Investor Engagement: Present your startup to investors and explore co-investment opportunities.
- Business Expansion: Gain access to new markets and expand your ecosystem through strategic connections.
- Global Exposure: Join a platform designed to promote cross-regional collaboration and global investment in deep-tech.
Event Highlights:
- Pitching Session: Present your startup to investors in a structured 4+ format (4 minutes of pitching + 5 minutes for Q&A).
- Networking & Speed-Dating: Engage in one-on-one meetings with key stakeholders to forge valuable partnerships.
- Preparation Support: Benefit from focused training sessions to refine your pitch and improve investor engagement.
Eligibility & Selection:
We will be financing 9 startups to join atTRACTION in Stuttgart to participate in our Pitching-Side Event as well as to take part in the main venue at the Startup BW Summit 2025 (details will be arranged with each individual startup). For this, we will be selecting from a pool of 25 startups those with their best pitch. Available spots for the selection process will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Startups will be evaluated based on their potential for investment, their innovation in deep-tech, and their readiness for market expansion (technical details will be provided after registration).
Specific aspects of the financial support will be discussed after the selection process individually with each startup and through the local atTRACTION-partner to each corresponding ecosystem as well as the atTRACTION-coordination Team:
- For Lithuanian startups please contact: Jurgita Šarkienė at jurgita.sarkiene@kaunomtp.lt and Elżbieta Książek at Elzbieta.Ksiazek@ppnt.poznan.pl.
- For Andalusian startups please contact: Aline Daniel aline@pta.es and Elżbieta Książek Elzbieta.Ksiazek@ppnt.poznan.pl.
- For Polish startups please contact: Elżbieta Książek Elzbieta.Ksiazek@ppnt.poznan.pl, Kamila Dobek Kamila.Dobek@ppnt.poznan.pl, and Małgorzata Piotrowicz Malgorzata.Piotrowicz@ppnt.poznan.pl.
Key dates:
- Registration Deadline: March 11, 2025
- Pitching Evaluation: 10.00 to 12.30 hours CET, March 18, 2025
- Results Notification: March 21, 2025
- Startup BW Summit Preparatory Session and Training: 12.30 to 14.30 hours CET, May 6, 2025
- Startup BW Summit 2025: June 2, 2025, Stuttgart, Germany
- atTRACTION Pitching-Side Event: June 3, 2025, Stuttgart, Germany
Register Now to secure your spot!