Startup Week Düsseldorf is entering its next decade and you can actively help shape it.
From September 7–11, 2026, Startup Week Düsseldorf will once again bring together founders, innovators, investors, companies, and future-focused talents from across Germany and beyond. What started as a regional startup initiative has evolved over the past eleven years into one of the leading startup events in North Rhine-Westphalia and an important meeting point for the innovation ecosystem.
Now, Startup Week is taking the next step.
Be part of it : The Startup Week 26 Signup for Organizers
The Next Decade of Startup Week
2026 marks the beginning of a new era for Startup Week Düsseldorf. With a stronger international focus, new partnerships, and future-oriented topics, Startup Week continues to grow as a platform for innovation, exchange, and entrepreneurship.
This year’s edition introduces several exciting developments:
- A stronger international orientation with a growing global audience
- The continued collaboration with Future Tech Fest, Germany’s largest B2B startup conference
- A focus on future-driven topics such as AI, GreenTech, HealthTech, and Female Entrepreneurship
- The continuation of the new visual identity introduced during the anniversary year
Together, these elements create a unique platform for startups, companies, and innovators to connect, collaborate, and shape the future.
Why become an organizer?
As an organizer, you become an active part of the official Startup Week Düsseldorf program and position your company or organization within one of the region’s most innovative environments.
Increase your visibility
Startup Week offers extensive regional, national, and international visibility through a large-scale marketing campaign. Düsseldorf will once again turn Startup Week yellow with outdoor advertising, digital campaigns, social media promotion, and city-wide branding.
Connect with the ecosystem
Meet startups, investors, talents, corporates, and innovation leaders. Startup Week creates valuable opportunities for networking, partnerships, and collaboration.
Shape the future
Whether through workshops, panels, networking events, talks, or community formats: your event contributes to the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Düsseldorf.
What kind of events are we looking for?
We are looking for events related to startups, innovation, entrepreneurship, and future technologies. Formats may include:
- Workshops
- Panels
- Meetups
- Networking events
- Pitch sessions
- Community events
- Innovation talks
Events can take place in German or English, although English-language and bilingual formats are especially encouraged as Startup Week becomes increasingly international.
Important information for organizers
To become part of the official Startup Week Düsseldorf 2026 program, organizers must submit their events via the official application form.
Application deadline
- Submit your application by: June 5, 2026
- Feedback regarding acceptance: by June 12, 2026
Ticketing
Ticketing will once again be handled through our partner Rausgegangen. Organizers need a Rausgegangen account to participate. Paid events require a Stripe account for payment processing.
Event requirements
Your event must:
- Meet all official Startup Week program requirements
- Relate to startups and/or innovation
- Offer valuable content instead of pure self-promotion
- Take place in Düsseldorf or online
- Address a maximum of two target groups
Become Part of Startup Week 2026
Startup Week Düsseldorf is more than just an event series. It is a platform for ideas, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Join us in shaping the next decade of Startup Week and become part of Düsseldorf’s leading startup event.
Apply now: The Startup Week 26 Signup for Organizers