Events
Get an overview of the next Up2B events and key startup opportunities within our network!
🚀 Up2BBQ – Meet the Up2B Community
Join us for this year’s Up2BBQ, where the Up2B community comes together for an evening of good food, great conversations, and valuable networking. Whether you’re a founder, alumni, mentor, or investor – it’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect, meet new faces, and strengthen our B2B startup ecosystem in a relaxed atmosphere.
📅 Date: 15.10.2025
📍 Location: Mafinex Technology Center
Up2B Sales Booster – Boost Your B2B Sales
Sharpen your sales strategy with expert 1:1 coaching
The Sales Booster is a two-day intensive program designed for B2B tech startups that want to level up their sales game. Expect insightful keynotes and tailored 1:1 coaching sessions covering sales strategy, pitch structure, and customer acquisition.
📅 Date: 17. - 18.11.2025
📍 Online
InnoPartner Netzwerk – KI in Production
Smart AI solutions for the Mittelstand
The InnoPartner Kraichgau network connects startups with regional companies – this time focusing on AI-driven production solutions. Take part in expert discussions, get inspired by innovative use cases, and meet potential business partners.
📅21. October 2025 | 4–9 pm
📍Palais Hirsch, Schwetzingen
B2B Outbound Blueprint for Tech Startups - Workshop
This three-part workshop series covers the essential steps to build a scalable B2B sales engine, combining strategic insights with practical tools for early-stage tech founders.
Session 1 – Framing Complex Products Simply
Session 2 – Proven Tech Setup for B2B Outreach
Session 3 – Sales Scripts & Playbooks for Scale
📅 Date: 21.10., 30.10. and 6.11. | 13:00–14:00
📍 Online
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Conference
Explore cutting-edge AI developments and smart-tech applications in Heidelberg. Short lightning talks, initiative pitches, and plenty of space to network with researchers, startups, and tech enthusiasts. Be inspired by real demos and learn about future trends in AI.
📅 16. October 2025 | 9 am–3:30 pm
📍 Business Development Center, Heidelberg
Rhein-Neckar Technology Ventures – Elevator Pitching
Pitch your startup to investors in just 10 minutes
This long-running event series connects startups with business angels and VCs in the Rhein-Neckar region. Founders pitch their ideas in short, impactful sessions and receive direct feedback – and potentially funding.
📅 7. November 2025
📍 MAFINEX Technologiezentrum
