Apply for Venture Day 2025: clear the stage for start-ups

Attention start-ups: The Finance Summit of the Boerse Stuttgart Group and Stuttgart Financial will open its doors again on September 18, 2025. A highlight: Venture Day, the platform for innovation, entrepreneurship and networking.

Stage for innovation: the Venture Day

Under the motto "Boosting European Growth", Venture Day brings together leading representatives from the financial and real economy, the start-up scene and the investor ecosystem. The aim is to promote the financing of new technologies and entrepreneurial ideas. Startups have the opportunity to present their products and services in the expo area and/or present their company on the pitch stage.

The BW Startup Award: 10,000 euros in prize money

The BW Startup Award takes place as part of the Venture Day. Here, up to eight start-ups compete against each other and pitch their ideas to a top-class jury. The winners will receive

• 10,000 euros in prize money
• the BW Startup Award
• Exclusive growth workshops with partners and mentors
• Access to a co-working space in the heart of Stuttgart

Participation is open to startups from the pre-seed and seed phase.

Expo area: Presenting and networking

Start-ups have the opportunity to present their products and solutions live in the 300 m² Expo area. The Expo offers direct access to potential customers, partners and investors.

Masterclasses, panels and matchmaking

In addition to the pitch and expo, participants can look forward to a varied supporting program:

• Masterclasses with experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts
• Technology showcases with innovative solutions
• Panels and keynote speeches on current trends in the financial and real economy
• Matchmaking sessions to find suitable investors and business partners

Venture Day was launched in 2023 under the patronage of Minister of Economic Affairs Dr. Hoffmeister-Kraut. In its first year, the event already impressed with high-caliber guests, exciting pitches and a strong network.

Apply now and get started

Start-ups that would like to be part of Venture Day can apply now. Participation offers a unique opportunity to present yourself to an exclusive audience, make valuable contacts and reach the next stage of growth.

More information and application at: Venture Day - Finance Summit