This is the Match Arena
We bring together what belongs together
Innovations are created when the right people come together to drive their ideas forward - and this is exactly where the Match Arena comes in.
Be inspired and gain exciting insights into the latest developments in the innovation ecosystem.
Experience startup pitches on four cutting-edge topics and discover pioneering solutions.
Network with like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere and make valuable contacts through app-based matchmaking.
Match Arena 2025. In collaboration with our excellence partner WRS.
Focus topics
This is what Match Arena 2025 is about
Supply Chain
Efficiency that connects – AI and data in the supply chain
HR & Legal Tech
When Culture meets Code – HR and Legal in Transformation
Sales & Marketing
Between Target Audience and Zeitgeist – Tools for the Markets of the Future
Production & Material Tech
Next Generation Production – Innovative Materials and Smart Methods
Startups
Diese Startups sind bei der Match Arena 2025 dabei
Bloom Future
HR & Legal Tech
Bloom Future hilft Schüler:innen, passende Berufe zu finden, indem sie über ihre Hobbys und Interessen chatten. Eine KI wertet das Gespräch aus und zeigt passende Berufsfelder und Stellen in der Nähe.
Fibryx
Production & Material Tech
Herstellung von Naturfaser-Verbundwerkstoffen für die industrielle Serienfertigung mit Gewichtseinsparungen von bis zu 30% gegenüber Glasfaser-Verbundwerkstoffen und Aluminium.
FORMIC Transportsysteme
Supply Chain
Entwicklung von kompakten, modularen Transportfahrzeuge, die tonnenschwere Lasten unterschiedlichster Formate im Schwarm heben und bewegen können.
Greenable
Supply Chain
Greenable entwickelt Software, mit der produzierende Unternehmen den Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) ihrer Produkte berechnen und nachhaltigkeitsbezogenen Produktdaten in einem DPP-fähigen Format zentral verwalten können.
Maddox AI
Production & Material Tech
Maddox AI automatisiert die visuelle Qualitätskontrolle mit KI – von der Bilderfassung über das Modelltraining bis zur Echtzeit-Analyse direkt in der Produktion.
NextStep HR
HR & Legal Tech
KI-gesteuerte Recruiting-Technologie die zur Verfügung stehende Daten analysiert und präzise Vorhersagen macht, was die effizientesten Kanäle sind, um qualifiziertes Personal zu finden.
paretos
Supply Chain
paretos ist die führende europäische Agentic Decision Intelligence Plattform für Forecasting und Inventory Planning.
Deltia
Production & Material Tech
Deltia uses AI to turn cameras into privacy-protected sensors that convert shop floor activity into actionable process intelligence.
Servio AI
Production & Material Tech
Servio AI reduziert Instandhaltungskosten in der Produktion durch die systematische Erfassung und Bereitstellung von Shopfloor-Wissen.
SPARETECH
Supply Chain
Die Software für werksübergreifendes Ersatzteildatenmanagement von SPARETECH ermöglicht produzierenden Unternehmen, Ersatzteilkosten zuverlässig zu senken und Bestände zu optimieren.
TradeComply
Supply Chain
TradeComply ist eine KI-gestützte Plattform, die internationalen Handels-Compliance für KMU vereinfacht.
Spotium
Sales & Marketing
Spotium hat einen KI Sales Agenten entwickelt, der die Aufbereitung von Leads, Projekten und Marktpotenzialen übernimmt.
ISTARI.AI
Sales & Marketing
ISTARI.AI bietet KI-gestützte Plattformen für automatisierte Markt- und Unternehmensanalysen, um unstrukturierte Webdaten in entscheidungsrelevante Informationen zu verwandeln.
3spin Learning
HR & Legal Tech
3spin Learning ist ein Soft Skill Training, das interaktive Simulationen mit 3D-Avataren und KI-Feedback kombiniert, um Mitarbeitende gezielt in Kommunikation, Führung und Zusammenarbeit zu stärken.
Sleak AI
Sales & Marketing
Sleak ist der KI-gestützte Trainingsplatz für Vertriebsteams, der Kompetenzlücken nachhaltig schließt und Leistung messbar steigert.
adric
HR & Legal Tech
adric bietet ein KI-Tool, das die Prüfung und Korrektur fehlerhafter Rechnungen automatisiert. Unternehmen eliminieren hierdurch 98 % ihrer Überzahlungen.
Senior Connect
HR & Legal Tech
Senior Connect ist eine ganzheitliche End-to-End-Offboarding-Lösung, die Mitarbeitende beim Übergang in neue berufliche oder private Lebensphasen unterstützt.
telius.ai
Sales & Marketing
telius.ai bietet die fortschrittlichste Lösung für In- und Outbound Calls. Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) und Echtzeit-Audioverarbeitung, ermöglichen eine effiziente und dynamische Interaktion mit Probanden und Kunden.
Xtra Dynamics
Production & Material Tech
Wir entwickeln und produzieren innovative EL-Leuchtfolien – darunter auch X-TENSE, die weltweit erste dehn- und waschbare EL-Folie.
Predori
HR & Legal Tech
predori ist ein PATENT INTELLIGENCE TOOL, das die Arbeit rund um Patente durch den gezielten Einsatz von modernster KI-Technologie enorm erleichtert.
Resolvio
HR & Legal Tech
Resolvio unterstützt bereits über 1000 Unternehmen dabei, effizient Beschlüsse zu fassen – mit juristischen best practices, anwaltlich kuratierten Beschlussvorlagen und moderner User Experience.
Prospexs
Sales & Marketing
Prospexs acts like your own B2B sales analyst. It reads your digital footprint, understands your value propositions, and matches them against the weaknesses and challenges companies are facing right now.
COR3
HR & Legal Tech
Die End-to-End-SaaS-Plattform COR3 löst das Problem komplexer, teurer und riskanter rechtlicher Anforderungen, indem sie unübersichtliche Regularien in klare Informationen und revisionssichere Prozesse verwandelt.
TechNovator
Production & Material Tech
TechNovator is a cutting-edge wireless charging technology grounded in the principles of energy quantisation.
Scavenger AI
Sales & Marketing
Optimization of inventory management and supply chain of a medium-sized manufacturing company. Optimization of the sales of an international retail chain.
axite
Sales & Marketing
Die einzige KI-Content-Automatisierung mit Performance Feedback-Loop: axite macht Produkttexte besser – mit jeder Conversion, jedem Klick, jeder Retoure.
AccuPredict
AccuPredict helps machines run without experiencing unplanned failure while consuming lower energy and requiring lesser skilled technician support.
ARHIMOTION
We are pioneering a non-invasive, drug-free solution for emotional well-being. Our novel platform delivers automation therapy through a smart robotic system, backed by neuroscience.
G2Q Computing
G2Q Computing is a deep-tech company pioneering hybrid quantum–classical software for complex industrial challenges. We develop quantum-enabled optimization and machine learning algorithms that accelerate and scale classical computations.
Project Voxel
Project Voxel is an agri-tech AI imaging company helping growers monitor crop health and detect early stress, using high-end satellite, aerial and ground-based imagery.
Whilx
Our autonomous system continuously optimizes tire pressure in real time, reducing maintenance costs, enhancing driving safety, and improving fuel efficiency.
Abacus Semiconductor
Abacus Semiconductor Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company designing and engineering processors, accelerators and smart memory subsystems for AI and HPC, reducing the power consumption compared to traditional systems.
Strokmatic
Strokmatic Innovation delivers Intelligent Monitoring Systems to manufacturers striving for the highest standards of quality assurance, equipment availability, and production performance.
CiroLabs
AI that amplifies human intelligence across manufacturing, logistics, energy, and beyond—giving your teams superhuman insights to make perfect decisions, instantly.
The programme
The Match Arena in a thrilling stadium atmosphere
Die nächste Match Arena findet am 11.11.2025 in der MHP Arena Stuttgart statt. Es wartet ein Nachmittag voller spannender Startup-Pitches, gezieltem Matchmaking und inspirierenden Begegnungen.
14:00 - 15:00
Doors open
15:00 - 15:10
Welcome to
Adrian Thoma – Managing Director NXTGN Management GmbH
15:15 – 15:30
Greeting by VfB Stuttgart
Christian Ruf - Director Digital & Innovation VfB Stuttgart
15:30 – 15:50
Panel „Scaling up in Europe – Chancen und Hindernisse“
Alina Biermann – Senior Manager Growth Viessmann & IC Mätch VC
Dr. Anna Christmann – Co-Founder SAI Europe, ehemalige Startup-Beauftragte der Bundesregierung
Dr. Tobias Grab – Co-Founder Kipu Quantum
Moderation: Adrian Thoma – NXTGN
16:00 – 16:10
Impulses
Axel Frey – CEO von Seifert Logistic (Main Stage)
Dr. Tim Gegg – Founder von Mätch VC (Power Stage)
16:10 – 16:40
Startup Pitches
Supply Chain (Main Stage)
HR & Legal Tech (Power Stage)
16:40 – 17:20
Break
Networking & optional guided tour of the MHP Arena
17:20 – 17:30
Impulses
Sebastian Dehlinger – Head of Digital Products bei Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG (Main Stage)
Julia Jung – Product Manager Corporate Innovations bei Mahle (Power Stage)
17:30 – 18:00
Startup Pitches
Sales & Marketing (Main Stage)
Production & Material Tech (Power Stage)
18:10 – 18:40
Keynote
Martina Merz – Aufsichts- und Beirätin von Bosch, Volvo, Umicore, Stiftungsrätin der Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, Kennerin der Startup-Szene (u.a. CODE_n)
18:40 – 18:55
Closing & Announcements
18:55 – 21:00
Networking
Musik, Food & Drinks
Recap zur Match Arena 2024
Participants
Focus topics
Startups
Startup-corporate-meetings
Participation opportunities
Would you like to take part in the Match Arena in the MHP Arena?
Present your startup
We are always on the lookout for exciting new startups. Do you think your startup should definitely be part of the Match Arena? Then write a message directly to Björn Brenner.
Participate as a company
With the Corporate Membership your company will automatically receive access to the Match Arena and many other exclusive events and services. Sounds interesting? For more information you can contact Nico Bühler turn.
Apply with your startup for a wildcard
With a POC-ready startup, you can also apply directly for one of our limited wildcards. Simply complete the online application form and our event team will get in touch with you.
Our references
What Match Arena participants say
"A two-hour drive and worth every second! Not only did we gain valuable insights, but we also met interesting contacts with whom we are still in dialogue."
Laura Koch | Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG
"As the startup Onuava, this was our first time at the Match Arena. We were particularly impressed by the efficient organisation, the short journey and the cool location! Thanks to the pitch opportunity for all startups, it was easy to get in touch with company representatives. It was great to see that they were genuinely interested in being inspired by the startups."
Katharina Jung | Onuava
"In the usual professional NXTGN manner, this Match Arena was also a complete success. Starting with the diverse selection of startups, through the exciting presentations to the relaxed meet & mingle with the corporates and startups afterwards. A very successful day with exciting insights, new impulses and interesting contacts that enrich the network."
Marion Wagner | Würth Elektronik eiSos Group
the last Match Arena
The Match Arena in a thrilling stadium atmosphere
Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of our event in November 2024 in the MHP Arena Stuttgart.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Match Arena
The Match Arena is an exclusive networking event where startups and representatives of our corporate members come together to network and exchange ideas about topic-specific cooperation opportunities.
The next Match Arena will take place in autumn 2025. We are currently still in the middle of planning this event. As soon as more information is available, it will be published here.
There are two ways to get a ticket to the Match Arena.
For corporates: Companies with a Corporate Membership erhalten automatisch Zugang zur Match Arena.
For startups: Interested startups can apply directly to us. Contact us Björn Brennerto learn more about application opportunities and to present your startup. With a POC-ready startup, you can also apply directly for one of our limited wildcards. Simply complete the online application form and our event team will get in touch with you.
Yes, you can apply with your startup for the Match Arena. We are always looking for innovative startups who would like to present their solutions and technologies. Send an e-mail to Björn Brennerto learn more about application opportunities and to present your startup. With a POC-ready startup, you can also apply directly for one of our limited wildcards. Simply complete the online application form and our event team will get in touch with you.
Contact us
Do you have questions about the Match Arena?
Hast du Fragen zum Programm oder zur Anmeldung? Für alle Anliegen rund um die Match Arena, melde dich bei Christin.
Christin Renner
Senior Event Success Managerin
