Contest

Built-in Germany Startup Pitch Contest

Showcasing the best of innovation, entrepreneurship, and ambition — right in the heart of Germany.

Join us for the Built-in Germany Startup Pitch Contest, Powered by VentureVibe DeepTech, Early Technologies and Slient Wing. This is your chance to stand out, pitch your idea to a world-class jury and complete for recognition in one of Europe's most exciting startup stages.

Awards

1st Place

5000 EUR

1st Place

5000 EUR

2nd Place

3000 EUR

2nd Place

3000 EUR

3rd Place

2000 EUR

3rd Place

2000 EUR

Key Dates

Application Deadline:

22 September 2025, 23.59 (Berlin Time)

Application Deadline:

22 September 2025, 23.59 (Berlin Time)

Application Deadline:

22 September 2025, 23.59 (Berlin Time)

Finalist Announced

23 September 2025 on venturevibedeep.tech

Finalist Announced

23 September 2025 on venturevibedeep.tech

Finalist Announced

23 September 2025 on venturevibedeep.tech

Pitch Contest

28 September 2025 and aorund 16.30PM - 17.30PM Berlin Time (Time is Subject to small chance) Final day, live on stage followed by the awards announcement around 21.00PM Berlin Time

Pitch Contest

28 September 2025 and aorund 16.30PM - 17.30PM Berlin Time (Time is Subject to small chance) Final day, live on stage followed by the awards announcement around 21.00PM Berlin Time

Pitch Contest

28 September 2025 and aorund 16.30PM - 17.30PM Berlin Time (Time is Subject to small chance) Final day, live on stage followed by the awards announcement around 21.00PM Berlin Time

Contest Format

Pitch Time:

3 minutes per startup

Pitch Time:

3 minutes per startup

Pitch Time:

3 minutes per startup

Pitch Language:

English

Pitch Language:

English

Pitch Language:

English

No Q&A:

Your Story, Your Stage -- uninterrupted

No Q&A:

Your Story, Your Stage -- uninterrupted

No Q&A:

Your Story, Your Stage -- uninterrupted

FINALS

Top 10 (up to 15) startups selected out of the total applications will pitch live on stage

FINALS

Top 10 (up to 15) startups selected out of the total applications will pitch live on stage

FINALS

Top 10 (up to 15) startups selected out of the total applications will pitch live on stage

Evaluation Criteria (100 Points)

1. Innovation & Uniqueness

How original and differentiated is your idea? (20 pts)

2. Market Potential

3. Problem-Solution Fit

Clarity of problem and effectiveness of solution (15 pts)

4.Business Model

Revenue generation and sustainability of model (15 pts)

5.Team Competence

Skills, commitment, and execution ability of founders (15 pts)

6.Presentation Quality

Clear, engaging and impactful pitch (15 pts)

Size of opportunity, scalability and growth prospects (20 pts)

1. Innovation & Uniqueness

How original and differentiated is your idea? (20 pts)

2. Market Potential

Size of opportunity, scalability and growth prospects (20 pts)

3. Problem-Solution Fit

Clarity of problem and effectiveness of solution (15 pts)

4.Business Model

Revenue generation and sustainability of model (15 pts)

5.Team Competence

Skills, commitment, and execution ability of founders (15 pts)

6.Presentation Quality

Clear, engaging and impactful pitch (15 pts)

Jury

The evaluation and final decision will be made by the SlientWing jury. Slient Wing team will have a panel session during the day and you may have a chance to meet them in person

Logistics & Travel Support

Physical presence is required to pitch and to win awards

Travel within Germany (bus or train) is supported for 1 person per team

You pay first, reimbursement provided after the event

Apply now and secure your spot on one of the most exciting startup stages in Germany!