Launch Day | Startup Incubation Program & Traction Lab | HHL Digital Space

Final pitch event of the Startup Incubation Program and Traction Lab at HHL Digital Space.
About this Event

Startups. Pitches. Connections.

Launch Day marks the grand finale of the Startup Incubation Program and the Traction Lab at HHL Digital Space.

This event brings together founders, investors, corporate partners, and the HHL community for an afternoon of innovation, inspiration, and networking. Our startups will take the stage to pitch their ideas, share their progress, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs and supporters. The program features startup pitches from two programs, an expert jury offering feedback and questions, followed by dinner, drinks, and plenty of time for networking.

What’s waiting for you:
/ sharp pitches from 15+ startup teams across diverse industries
/ insights into months of validation, iteration, and growth
/ an expert jury offering real challenge and perspective
/ a room full of innovators, supporters, and future builders
/ plus: dinner, drinks & networking to close out the day

You’ll hear startup pitches from:

💡 HHL Digital Space Incubation Program – a 12-week program that helps early-stage startups validate their idea and find problem-solution fit.

🚀 HHL Digital Space Traction Lab – a 10-week program supporting founding teams in finding product-market fit by professionalizing in marketing, sales, entrepreneurial finance, and organizational growth.

This year, we're also opening the stage to external founding teams to pitch alongside our program startups and compete for the Stage Two Wildcard - a direct entry into Stage Two, the pan-European competition for top university startups.

Interested in pitching? Send your pitch deck to [email protected] by June 14.

Schedule

12:45 – Arrival

13:30 – Welcome & Program Start – Startup Pitches

18:00 – Networking, Dinner & Drinks

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our founders and welcoming you to an inspiring pitch event.

Please also note that this event will be recorded (photo/video). The material may be used internally and/or externally in accordance with Section 23 of the German Art Copyright Act (KunstUrhG) and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If you wish to object to this, please inform us on site.

Agenda

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Arrival
🕑: 01:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Welcome & Program Start – Startup Pitches
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Networking, Dinner & Drinks