THE VENTURE PARTNERING AWARD
We are looking for the best collaboration project from Baden-Württemberg
The Venture Partnering Award is aimed at start-ups from Baden-Württemberg that have realised a successful project with a company.
In co-operation with the L-Bank we are looking for the best start-up collaborations that impress with their degree of innovation, impact and sustainability. With prize money of 2,000 euros per category and the opportunity to present the project successes at the Start-up BW Summit on 11 July at the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart, this competition offers a great opportunity to celebrate your partnership and tell your story.
26.05.
Application deadline
3
Winning teams
2000 €
Prize money per category from L-Bank
11.07.
Award ceremony
THE APPLICATION CRITERIA
Applications are possible from all sectors
Show us a successful collaboration between your startup and a company and be ready to present your case on 11 July 2024 at the Venture Partnering Stage in the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart.
Your startup is not older than 10 years and is based in Baden-Württemberg.
Your startup has significant employee or sales growth (or is aiming for it). Alternatively, your startup is (highly) innovative in its technology or business model.
You have already carried out a successful project (e.g. PoC, pilot, development partnership) with a company.
Application phase
Does your startup fulfil all the criteria? Then apply now and we will contact you by 20 June 2024 to let you know whether you are one of the winning start-ups.
THE PRICE CATEGORIES
Collaboration projects are evaluated in three categories
Our jury evaluates the submitted venture partnering projects based on three categories. A winning start-up will be selected for each of these categories and will be honoured with prize money of EUR 2,000 from L-Bank.
Degree of innovation
How does your start-up's solution stand out from existing approaches and has the collaboration revolutionised the status quo despite potential challenges?
Efficiency
What concrete results have been achieved through the collaboration and what impact have these had on the company?
Degree of stabilisation
How is the long-term collaboration between your startup and the company ensured and expanded?
The award ceremony
Award ceremony at the Startup BW Summit
We will notify the winning start-ups by 20 June 2024. They will not only receive the prize money, but will also present their case at the Start-up BW Summit on 11 July 2024 in Stuttgart at the Venture Partnering Stage.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Venture Partnering Award
Start-ups from all sectors that are no more than 10 years old and based in Baden-Württemberg can apply. In addition, significant employee or sales growth is decisive or, alternatively, a high degree of innovation in the technology or business model. Finally, of course, a successful project (e.g. PoC, pilot, development partnership) with a company is also required.
CONTACT
Do you have questions about the competition?
Contact Annalena Ruoff directly or use our general contact form.
Annalena Ruoff
Head of Corporate Partner Development
The Venture Partnering Award is a co-operation of:
