Startups can once again apply for the GründerGeist, the annual competition of the Wirtschaftsjunioren at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, until July 31. This is the 17th time that the prize will be awarded to the most innovative and promising ideas in the Hamburg metropolitan region. This year, the GründerGeist will be held jointly with the Körber Foundation at the Körber Forum.
This is how the GründerGeist works
The application takes about 15 minutes. In addition to a financial plan, a video presentation is required. At the end of the application phase, experienced practitioners from the ranks of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will review all the business ideas submitted and select the seven most promising startups. These will be invited to a pitch training on October 7 and will have the chance to present themselves to a jury on October 21. Afterwards, this jury will select the three winning teams.
The public award ceremony will then take place on October 26. Prize money and non-cash prizes with a total value of over 20,000 euros will be awarded to the winning startups. In addition, all participants will receive individual feedback from the experts. GründerGeist is organised by the non-profit Wirtschaftsjunioren and supported by sponsors. The aim of the competition is to support the young Hamburg startups with the prize money, but also with knowledge and experience and to offer them a stage. Last year, WiredSense was able to secure first place. Ant Robotics, 3D Spark and MycoLutions were also honored.
