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AiDiA Pitch: Apply now for Afro-German Startup Pitch Event

The AiDiA project group's Afro-German startup pitch event, which premiered last year, focuses on supporting Black entrepreneurs in the DACH region. And this year, it continues: Applicants have until April 16 to submit their applications.

At the AiDiA Startup Pitch On September 2, 2023, eight startups from Germany, Austria, or Switzerland will have the opportunity to present their business models on a large stage and in front of a jury. The winning teams will receive a total of up to €53,000 in prize money. They will also receive support from coaches and mentors to prepare their ideas for market readiness.

In addition to the pitches, this event is also all about networking: interested parties can exchange ideas about new business cases, meet inspiring founders, and discover live acts and Afro-German fusion cuisine.

AiDiA Startup Pitch: How can I apply?

The AiDiA Advisory Board, an independent panel of experts from industry and academia, will select six finalists. Two teams will also have the opportunity to present their work through a Social media campaign of AiDiA to advance directly to the finals.

The following data is required for the application:

  • General information about the team/company
  • Business model/business idea
  • Product/Service
  • motivation
  • The team
  • Team photos
  • Application video
  • Business plan or a Pitch deck

Acceptance or rejection of applications will be announced on May 13, 2023. If the application is successful, participants agree to participate in the preparatory workshops on August 12 and 13, 2023.

All further information can be found here.

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Regina Bruckschlögl

After her own startup experiences, she now looks at the Munich startup scene from a different perspective as an editor at Munich Startup – and discovers every day how diverse the Munich ecosystem is. Startup stories that beg to be told!

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