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.
2. Nov 2024
Start Kick-Off
18. Jan 2025
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, whether you 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 24/25
New for 2024: All workshops will be open to the public!
Sat
Nov 02
GROW Kick-Off
Thu
Nov 07
Creating a Product Profile, IPEK
Thu
Nov 14
Project Management, Entechnon
Thu
Nov 21
Market Research
Thu
Nov 28
Business modelling
Thu
Dec 05
Risk Management, Allianz
Thu
Dec 05
Pitching
Mon
Dec 09
Midterm Pitch Practice and Feedback
Thu
Dec 12
Financing and Fundraising
Fri
Dec 13
GROW Midterm Pitch
Tue
Dec 17
Stakeholder management
Tue
Jan 07
Marketing and Sales
Fri
Jan 10
Creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Tue
Jan 14
Building the perfect pitch deck
Sat
Jan 18
Grand Final
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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