Events
Get an overview of the next Up2B events and key startup opportunities within our network!
🔥 Up2B Exploration Demo Day & Up2BBQ – Register Now
Join us for the Up2B Exploration Demo Day, where early-stage B2B startups pitch their ideas live on stage. After the presentations, enjoy the Up2BBQ networking session with food, drinks, and casual conversations. Attendees can connect with founders, investors, and the Up2B ecosystem. Free admission.
📅 23 April 2026 | 15:00
📍 Location: innoWerft Walldorf
🧬Life Science Accelerator – Apply Now!
The Life Science Accelerator Baden-Württemberg is a 12-month, free program for life science startups (pre-seed/seed).
Receive mentoring, training, and access to experts, while connecting with investors and the wider industry ecosystem.
International teams are welcome, and applications are submitted via the website.
Deadline: 26 February 2026
🎤 Road to START SUMMIT 2026 – Stuttgart Pitch Event
The RTSS is a student-run pitching competition for early-stage startups.
Founders pitch their ideas on stage, gain valuable feedback from experts, and connect with the entire ecosystem — with the chance to advance to the START Summit in St. Gallen.
📅 26 February 2026
📍 STEYG – FRAMEWORX Startup Hub & Coworking, Stuttgart
💡 Fund the Future - Angel Academy
Fund the Future Angel Academy brings together first-time and early-stage business angels for a day of learning, discussion, and networking. The program offers a practical overview of angel investing – from startup phases and investment strategies to legal basics and real-world decision-making.
📅 19 March 2026 | 10:30–17:00
📍 MAFINEX Technology Center, Mannheim
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🤝 DeepTechHub Matchmaking x NEXT MANNHEIM x MBS MANNHEIM
DeepTechHub Matchmaking connects talents, startups, and potential co-founders. In a dynamic speed-dating format, participants meet across disciplines, form complementary teams, and gain access to mentors, experts, and the wider startup ecosystem.
📅 25 February 2026 | 17:00–19:00
📍 MAFINEX Atrium Building A, Mannheim, Germany
💪 Empowering Female Founders – Smart Women Creating Impact
A half-day workshop for women interested in or already running their own startup. Discover diverse paths to entrepreneurship, hear authentic founder stories, and break common myths in an interactive session. Gain practical guidance to identify your resources, motivation, and next steps.
The event will be held in German.
📅 27 February 2026 | 13:30–18:00
📍 Freiburg
🛡️ IP Roadshow – Protect and Leverage Your Innovation
This event is for startups, founders, and innovative companies who want to safeguard their ideas and technologies. Experts provide practical insights on patents, trademarks, and IP strategies – plus tips on turning IP into a growth driver.
The event will be held in German.
📅 4 March 2026
📍 Business Development Center Heidelberg
🤖 AI CONNECT SUMMIT 2026 – Save the Date
AI CONNECT SUMMIT 2026 takes place as an official side event of the AI Summit, bringing together researchers, founders, and industry partners to share insights, innovations, and success stories. More details will be shared in early 2026 – subscribe to the KI-Garage newsletter for updates.
📅 7 July 2026
📍Palais Hirsch, Schwetzingen
