Let it Grow
Germany's Largest Student Founding Contest
Become an entrepreneur and advance your idea over 11 weeks.
Get support, build your prototype and test your market.
4.Nov 2023
Start Kick-Off
20.Jan.2024
Finale in Karlsruhe
From the ideation to the launch in 11 weeks
Kickoff Event
Pitch your idea, find a team or simply learn more about the contest. The kickoff is where the fun starts, no matter whether you have already applied or you're up for a spontaneous adventure.
Midterm Pitch
Half time break! Teams pitch their first progress and fight about advancing to the final. Pitch what you've accomplished in the last 5 weeks in front of a small audience and the jury.
Finals
Present your results to a huge crowd and show how far you have come. Each participant will have learned a lot and gained a lot of experience by this point. The groups with the greatest progress will receive prizes. This is what you've been working for!
Why GROW?
Find Your Team
You don't have a team yet? GROW is the perfect opportunity to find team mates! At the kickoff event, you can pitch your idea or just ask other teams whether they still need Co-Founders.
Kickstart Your Business
Offering numerous workshops about multiple topics as well as the opportunity to win funding, GROW is the perfect opportunity to start your own company.
Learn Through Mentorship
Each team will receive support from our experienced mentors and buddies. This will help your business to grow beyond its limits.
Timeline 23/24
Sat
Nov 04
Kick-Off Event
Sat
Nov 11
Market Research - Workshop
Sun
Nov 19
MVP - Workshop
Sat
Nov 25
Trademark law workshop
Fri
Dec 01
Pitch - Workshop (presentation)
Tue
Dec 12
Pitch - Workshop (practical)
Wed
Dec 13
Tools - Workshop
Sat
Dec 16
Midterm (Pitch)
Sun
Dec 17
Fuckup Night
Mon
Dec 18
Marketing - Workshop
Wed
Jan 10
Fundraising - Workshop
Sat
Jan 13
Ask Me Anything - Octomind
Sun
Jan 14
Pitch - Workshop
Sat
Jan 20
Finals
What Are You Waiting For?
If you are motivated to work with other students on new ideas and concepts and want to learn all about startups, then GROW is the place for you!
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