The event brings together promising startups with experienced investors and provides a platform for innovative business ideas for anyone interested.
IACD e.V. and AIDUS open the event, welcome all participants, and introduce both the jury and the planned agenda. The jury consists of four to five experienced investors who will accompany the pitches with their expertise.
Each team is given exactly five minutes to present its idea in a convincing and concise manner. During this short but intensive phase, the goal is to communicate the essentials, stay within the time limit, and inspire both the jury and the audience with the team’s vision and unique selling proposition (USP).
Immediately after each pitch, the jury and the audience have the opportunity to ask questions. During this five-minute session, open points can be clarified and additional insights into the respective venture can be gained.
The jury evaluates each pitch based on predefined criteria and provides constructive feedback to the teams. In addition, the audience also plays an active role: guests vote for their favorite ideas using the interactive tool Slido.
The program is complemented by two keynote presentations that provide practical inspiration and valuable knowledge to help startups further develop their business models.
The event concludes with a networking session and light refreshments, providing an opportunity to make new contacts and exchange ideas with investors and founders in a relaxed atmosphere.
Agenda
5:00 – 5:15 PM
Welcome & Introduction
IACD e.V. and AIDUS open the event and introduce the jury (4–5 investors) as well as the agenda.
5:15 – 6:00 PM
Pitches & Q&A
Four startup pitches (5 minutes each), followed by a 5-minute Q&A session with the jury and the audience after each pitch.
6:00 – 6:20 PM
Keynote Presentation 1
6:20 – 6:30 PM
Break
6:30 – 7:20 PM
Pitches & Q&A
Four startup pitches (5 minutes each), followed by a 5-minute Q&A session with the jury and the audience after each pitch.
7:20 – 7:40 PM
Keynote Presentation 2
7:40 – 7:50 PM
Evaluation & Feedback
Jury evaluation based on predefined criteria; audience voting via Slido.
7:50 – 8:00 PM
Award Ceremony
Presentation of prizes to the winning teams.
From 8:00 PM
Networking
Networking between founders, investors, and guests over light refreshments.