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 idea to 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
Don't have a team yet? GROW is the perfect opportunity to find teammates! At the kickoff event, you can pitch your idea or just ask other teams whether they still need Co-Founders.
Kickstart Your Business
With numerous workshops geared towards founders as well as the opportunity to win funding, GROW is your chance to turn your vision into reality.
Learn Through Mentorship
Each team will receive support from our experienced mentors and buddies, who will guide you along your journey as you GROW your business to its full potential.
Timeline 24/25
New for 2024: All workshops are now open to the public!
Sat
Nov 02
GROW Kick-Off
Mon
Nov 04
Board Games and Pitching Night
Thu
Nov 07
Creating a Product Profile
Thu
Nov 14
Project Management
Mon
Nov 25
Board Games and Pitching Night Pt. 2
Thu
Nov 28
Business Modelling
Tue
Dec 03
Risk Management
Wed
Dec 04
Pitching 101
Mon
Dec 09
Midterm Pitch Practice and Feedback
Fri
Dec 13
GROW Midterm Pitch
Tue
Dec 17
Stakeholder management
Tue
Jan 07
Marketing and Sales
Thu
Jan 09
Financing and Fundraising
Fri
Jan 10
Creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Mon
Jan 13
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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