Benefits for Startups

"It was fantastic meeting so many passionate innovation leaders and discussing the challenges of scaling corporate innovation. Thank you everyone for the engaging conversations and valuable feedback!"
Lowerton

Connect with the ecosystem

Become a part of Germany‘s only official Slush branch with international reach.

Use this event as a platform to announce your breakthroughs or showcase your idea through a pitch or our exhibition space.

Meet the key players

Heilbronn Slush’D brings together all players of the startup and innovation ecosystem in one spot – seize this opportunity.

Connect with corporates and network with decision-makers in one of the most dynamic economic regions of Germany.

Pitch on stage

Our Pitch Competition will put all eyes on your startup.

Secure your spot on stage, share your journey and use the chance to win cash prizes in different categories.

Connect with fellow founders, experts and talent

Since everybody is already here, you may as well meet your future co-founder, first hire or expert during our workshops, networking events, break-out sessions or even the after-party.

Visibility at a unique event

Be at the center of attention at a shared table in our innovation area or elevate your presence with a booth including screen and standing table. Showcase your innovations and connect with investors and corporate decision-makers.

If you are interested in exhibiting, please check the dedicated page for details and submit your application there. Our team will get in contact with you to work out the details.

Apply for the exhibition

STIPEND FOR STARTUPS THAT ARE PART OF THE RISE EUROPE NETWORK

If you are a startup associated with Rise Europe member*, you can apply for a stipend that includes a sponsored ticket, a fast-track application process, and a travel grant for startups based outside of Germany. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with top investors, companies and innovators in Heilbronn.

Interested?
Contact your RISE EUROPE organization to learn more!

*RISE Europe is the network of leading start-up ecosystem builders from the following institutions: UnternehmerTUM, Agoranov, DTU Skylab, Aalto University, Beta-i, Campus Founders, EnSpire Oxford at Oxford University, ETH AI CENTER, ETH Zurich, HighTechXL, IE University, Imperial Enterprise Lab at Imperial College London, INiTS, KTH Innovation, Queen Mary University of London, Sting, TalTech, Tech Europe Foundation (TEF), TUM, École Polytechnique de Paris, YES!DELFT, DCU Invent.