Dr. Falk Pharma Stage

Pitch. Scale. Repeat.
The stage for entrepreneurial spirit and growth.

Program Dr. Falk Pharma Stage

10:45 a.m.: Startup BW Elevator Pitch – State Final 2026

The best founders and start-ups from THE LÄND will compete in the Start-up BW Elevator Pitch – State Final 2026. The winners of the regional preliminary rounds and Special Cups are eligible to participate
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The prize is the state championship and prize money from L-Bank.

Duration approx. 2 hours.

3 p.m.: EU INC as a growth booster – Are start-ups now overtaking SMEs?

EU-Inc turns 27 jurisdictions into a runway: 48-hour start-up, central EU registry, uniform rules, fewer hurdles and more growth – Europe is stepping on the gas.
In the panel discussion, we will discuss how the balance of power between start-ups and SMEs could shift – and which EU levers will make the next big leap possible.

4 p.m.: Pitch & Connect Challenges: 20 start-up solutions to go

20 start-ups present their solutions in 3-minute pitches – tailored to real business challenges, with innovations that can be implemented immediately.
Start-ups meet SME challenges.

It's a match?

6 p.m.: Pitch & Fly: The Lions' Hour

Four start-ups pitch to business angels and answer their questions. This will reveal whether their vision is strong enough to attract investors.

7:00 p.m.: Joint finale on the Haufe Group Stage

Presentation of the Baden-Württemberg Start-up Award and opening of the networking party

The winners of the state-wide "Start-Up BW Elevator Pitches" competition will be honoured at the Baden-Württemberg Start-up Award ceremony.

Immediately afterwards, the networking party will provide an opportunity for exchange, investor discussions and new partnerships.

Be an active part in shaping the future!

Secure your ticket now for the Käpsele Innovation Festival 2026 on 16^th July 2026 at the SICK Arena in Freiburg. We have discounted tickets for start-ups.

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