Start-up Night — a stage for innovation, courage and entrepreneurship

Start-up Night is WRM’s platform for innovation, entrepreneurship and new business models. Selected founding teams present their ideas clearly and concisely, giving the audience first-hand insights into products, technologies and solutions from start-ups in the region and beyond.

The evening brings together people who want to shape the future: founders, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, students and interested participants from business, science and politics.

After the presentations, there is ample time to speak with the founding teams. Initial encounters can lead to useful feedback, pilot projects, cooperation, new customer relationships or investment.

What to expect — a typical evening

Welcome & introduction
We open with a topical introduction and present the participating start-ups.

Pitch rounds
Each start-up has up to five minutes to present its idea, product, market and business model — focused, persuasive and to the point.

Q&A and feedback
A further three to five minutes are devoted to questions, encouragement, suggestions and professional assessments of market opportunities and growth potential.

Networking session
The evening concludes with an informal get-together: time for conversation, partnerships, inspiration and perhaps the first step towards something significant.

Why take part?

For start-ups

• New contacts with mentors, entrepreneurs and potential investors
• Visibility in the regional business community
• Feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and decision-makers
• Opportunities to find initial customers or cooperation partners

For guests

• Early insights into innovations from the region and beyond
• Direct exchange with young talent and industry experts
• An inspiring evening for anyone who wants to help shape the future

Start-up Night connects ideas, people and practical opportunities. Join as a founding team, interested guest or committed partner and discover how a first pitch can create new relationships.