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START SUMMIT

The Road to START Summit is START Stuttgart’s annual pitch event, connecting students, startups, and investors. Last year focused on shaping the cities of tomorrow with Mobility, Greentech, and Smart City innovations.

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WHAT IS THE ROAD TO
START SUMMIT?

The Road to START Summit is Stuttgart’s premier student-run pitching competition, organized by START Stuttgart. This year, early-stage DeepTech start-ups pitch their ideas to founders, investors, students, and industry experts. The winner earns a spot at START Summit in St. Gallen—the largest student-led startup conference in Europe—and competes for CHF 10,000. Discover bold ideas, new collaborations, and the future of entrepreneurship in Stuttgart.

Why should I pitch at the Road to START Summit?

If you’re building a Tech or DeepTech start-up, then this is your stage!

  • Pitch your startup in front  of a jury full of key players from the Baden-Württemberg startup ecosystem.
  • Connect with the ecosystem, meet other founders, VCs and mentors shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Stuttgart and beyond. - Whether you’re still in preseed stage or already seed stage, this is your launchpad!
  • Win awesome prizes!

‍Prizes for Startups:‍

  • Ticket to the Quarter Finals at START Summit 2026, including a booth at the event in St. Gallen + Wildcard for Startup BW Summit
  • Premium Brand Research – 3 hours of professional research
  • Basic Brand Research – 1 hour of professional research
  • Community Price - Two Tickets for Heilbronn SLUSH‘D

To apply as a startup you have to click on the following button. This will take you to picthload.net. There you will need to create an organization account (100% free). This completes your application.
After we have carefully reviewed the applications, you will be informed whether your startup is eligible to participate.

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Why should I attend the Road to START Summit?

  • 8 Startup Pitches on stage – watch emerging talent showcase their ideas.
  • 10+ Startup Booths showcasing innovative solutions.
  • Food, Drinks, and Professional Bartenders in a lively atmosphereIndustry Partners ready for collaboration.
  • Innovative Startup Solutions primed for pilot projects and partnerships.
  • A gathering of supporters and key players from the Baden-Württemberg startup ecosystem.
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WHERE AND WHEN DOES THE ROAD TO START SUMMIT TAKE PLACE?

When?
26th of February 2026!
Where?
STEYG - FRAMEWORX Startup Hub & Coworking
Friedrichstrasse 13
70174 Stuttgart

WHAT IS THE EVENT LANGUAGE?

The official language of the event is English. All talks, panels, and activities will be conducted in English.

WHAT ARE THE COSTS FOR THE ROAD TO START SUMMIT?

Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket, starting at €5 for students and going up to €30 for supporters. A complete overview can be found here.

WHERE DO I GET TICKETS?

Tickets can be reserved online via the official registration link: Get tickets

ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

Yes. Food and drinks will be provided by the event organizers throughout the day.

HOW TO APPLY AS A STARTUP?

Startups can apply by completing the application form available at the following link: Apply as startup

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