SIDE EVENTS 2025
Wednesday, 22.10.
Wed, 22.10.
15:30 - 22:00
GRAVITY

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Ecosystems Connect:
Accelerate, inspire, network
Hosted by: encourageventures e.V. & Verband der Unternehmerinnen in Deutschland (VdU)

The perfect warm-up before Heilbronn Slush’D!

We're bringing together selected business angels, mentors and founders from the encourageventures, VDU & Campus Founders ecosystem for an afternoon full of insights, inspiration, and meaningful connections.

What to expect:
- Welcome coffee & GRAVITY preview tour (new building for Campus Founders)
- Panel “From Support to Scale – Empowering the Next Generation of Founders” with Amela Turkmanovic (VdU), Patrick Burkert (Campus Founders) and Nina Stegmann (Stegmann and Company)
- Honest dialogue & interactive networking between investors, mentors & founders
- Rounded up by a dinner

Why join?
- Curated connections
- Insights from both startup & investment perspectives
- Direct access to the encourageventures, Campus Founders & VDU ecosystem
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Wed, 22.10.
16:30 - 21:00
GRAVITY

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Campus Founders
Community Meetup
Hosted by: Campus Founders

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Thu, 22.10.
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Research on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Hosted by: Entrepreneurial Research Lab

From opportunity creation to ecosystem collaboration: Explore cutting-edge research on entrepreneurship and innovation.

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Thursday, 23.10.
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Morning Energy boost (run)
Hosted by: Jet Ventures

Meet unexpected people over a common joy.

Running tour of about 5-6km around the Neckarinsel. Details will follow.

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Thu, 23.10.
9:30 - 10:30
GRAVITY

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Speaker Breakfast
Hosted by: Campus Founders & Heilbronn Slush'D Team

Reserved for Speakers of Heilbronn Slush'D 2025
Thu, 23.10.
10:00 - 12:00
GRAVITY
Heaven's Kitchen

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Expert Roundtable
for Female Founders
Hosted by: encourageventures e.V. & NXTGN

High‑quality networking in an intimate setting
Engage in meaningful conversations with investors, business angels, and fellow founders – not just surface‑level small talk.

Exclusive access to valuable insights
Get direct feedback, insider tips, and real‑life learnings from women who have already succeeded.

Perfect timing before Heilbronn Slush’D 2025
Kick off your day with fresh connections and input so you head into the main event well‑prepared.

Tailored discussions at expert tables
Choose the topics most relevant to your startup and get hands‑on advice from experienced table captains.

A network that truly supports you
Especially if your network is still small, this is your chance to build relationships that can help take your business to the next level.

Applications are open and spots are limited:
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Thu, 23.10.
10:00 - 12:00
Schiff "Weiße Flotte"

Am Neckarbogen, Anlegestelle Alte Reederei

Am Neckaruferpark 20,
74076 Heilbronn
Female Investors for Future
Kapital mit Wirkung – aber wie?
Hosted by: Verband der Unternehmerinnen in Deutschland (VdU) & GREEN Family Office

Start-ups entwickeln die Lösungen von morgen – sie sind Katalysatoren der Transformation und nicht nur Unicorns, sondern auch unser neuer Mittelstand. Damit diese Innovationen wachsen können, braucht es Investor:innen, die mehr wollen als Rendite.

Genau hier setzt unser Side Event an: Female Investors for Future – Unternehmerinnen zeigen Haltung, Mut und Wirkungskraft.

Highlight:
Paneldiskussion mit Expertinnen und Impact Investors for Startups – What’s the Difference to Classical VCs?

Expertinnen:
Tina Dreimann, Co-Founder Better Ventures
Anne Geiger, General Partner Anthropia Ventures
Ellinor Schweyer, General Partner FASE
Christin ter Braak Forstinger, Managing Partner CHI Impact Capital

Moderation:

Amela Turkmanovic, VdU & GREEN Family Office
Peter Brock, Bundesinitiative Impact Investing & BeeWyzer Academy
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Thu, 23.10.
10:00 - 12:00
Hochschule Heilbronn

TechCampus DigiLab,
Raum E701

Max-Planck-Straße 39
74081 Heilbronn
DeepTechHub I Co-Founder Matchmaking
Hosted by: Pitchload, Hochschule Heilbronn & DeepTech Hub

🌱 For Founders and Founders-to-be:
If you're interested in finding co-founders or talents, this event is for you.

🧠 For Talents:
If you're willing to join a startup or founder team, this event is also for you.

How does Matchmakting at #DTH work?
Imagine a speed-dating situation where one side pitches their idea or startup and the other side pitches him or herself as a talent. Within 60 minutes, you'll meet at least 15 people and learn about their mission. If it's a fit, it's a fit and a joint journey may begin.

What can you expect?
The event has two parts – the speed-dating and the attendance of HEILBRONN SLUSH'D (additional ticket required). This is your chance to continue talking and deepen the conversation.

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Thu, 23.10.
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Boat trip starting at Alte Reederei

Am Neckaruferpark 20
74076 Heilbronn
Innovation in Mid-Sized Companies
Hosted by: Zukunftsmacher by MS Summit e.V.

Details to be announced.

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