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Big summer finale: Rhineland Pitch highlights Düsseldorf startups!
On June 30, 2025, Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences will present innovative startup ideas at the Rhineland Pitch summer finale. Entrance fee 10€.
Big summer finale: Rhineland Pitch highlights Düsseldorf startups!
On June 30, 2025, Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences (HSD) will become a hotspot for aspiring entrepreneurs and business innovations. The Rheinland-Pitch summer finale, Germany's largest ongoing startup pitch event, will take place at 6 p.m. in the foyer of Building 6 on the Derendorf campus. Here, five founding teams will present their ideas to an interested audience and an expert jury. It is a unique opportunity for participants to showcase their business models and make valuable contacts, while guests from business, science, politics and the dynamic startup scene are expected Lokalklick.eu reports.
The HSD is not only known as one of the largest universities of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, but also for its commitment to supporting startups and founders. Professor Manfred Wojciechowski, Vice President for Research and Transfer, emphasizes the relevance of the topic of starting a business at the university. The GRÜNDUNGSZEIT team advises and supports students and academic staff in all matters relating to starting a business, such as rheinlandpitch.de highlights.
Support for founders
The HSD's FOUNDATION TIME team offers a variety of programs, ranging from coaching to consultations to events with experts. These formats are not only designed to develop ideas and promote prototypes, but also to create networks and promote start-up skills. This makes the university a vital hub for innovation in Düsseldorf.
There is an entry fee of 10 euros for the event itself, and registration via the Rheinland-Pitch website is required. This is not just a casual presentation: attractive prizes await the winning startup. This includes software goodies and fundraising freebies totaling up to $100,000, provided by HubSpot for Startups. The winning team will also receive a voucher for an interview in the diecosys podcast, which will be published on Spotify and other platforms.
Growth and networking
The Rhineland Pitch, which was launched by STARTPLATZ in 2013, has developed into one of the largest and most established pitch events in Germany in recent years. It is no wonder that these trends continue and the start-up culture is flourishing during the anniversary week “10 Years of STARTPLATZ Düsseldorf”. The HSD, which is based on the former slaughterhouse site in Derendorf, also has a modern campus that offers ideal conditions for innovative ideas and entrepreneurship startups.nrw reports.
Overall, this evening is characterized by creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you're curious, investors or founders - the Rheinland-Pitch summer finale ensures an entertaining evening full of new ideas and perspectives. Come by and experience what the future has in store for us!