Der ultimative AIDUS Startup-Pitch

The event brings together promising startups with experienced investors and provides a platform for innovative business ideas for those interested.

The IACD e.V. and AIDUS will open the event, welcome all participants, and introduce both the jury and the planned agenda. The jury consists of four to five seasoned investors who will provide expert guidance during the pitches.

Each team will have exactly five minutes to present its idea in a compelling and concise manner. During this brief but intense phase, the goal is to get to the heart of the matter, stay within the time limit, and inspire the jury and the audience with their vision and unique selling proposition (USP).

Immediately following each pitch, the jury and the audience have the opportunity to ask questions. During this five-minute round, open questions can be clarified and additional insights into the respective project can be gained.

The jury evaluates the individual pitches based on predefined criteria and provides the teams with constructive feedback. The audience also plays a key role: Using the interactive tool Slido, guests vote for their favorite ideas.

The program is complemented by two keynote presentations that offer practical suggestions and helpful insights to support startups in further developing their business models.

The event concludes with a networking session featuring light refreshments, providing an opportunity to make connections and exchange ideas with investors and founders in a relaxed atmosphere.

Schedule

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM “
” Welcome & Introduction
IACD e.V. / AIDUS will open the event and introduce the jury (4–5 investors) as well as the program.

5:15 – 6:00 PM
Pitches & Q&A
4 startup pitches (5 minutes each), followed by a Q&A session with the jury and the audience (5 minutes each).

6:00 PM – 6:20 PM
Keynote Speech 1

6:20 PM – 6:30 PM
Break

6:30 PM – 7:20 PM
Pitches & Q&A
4 startup pitches (5 min. each), followed by a Q&A session with the jury and audience (5 min. each).

7:20 PM – 7:40 PM
Keynote Speech 2
 

7:40 PM – 7:50 PM
Evaluation & Feedback
Jury evaluation based on fixed criteria; audience voting via Slido.

7:50 PM – 8:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
Winners will be presented with a gift.

Starting at 8:00 PM
Networking
Opportunity for founders, investors, and guests to mingle over light refreshments.