It′s getting hot - Event Summer 2024

Dear start-up community,

even though we've had to wait a while for summer, we're getting heated up as one event follows the next. One minute our teams were at?Viva Tech ?in Paris, the next at?DeepTech Momentum ?in Berlin and shortly afterwards they were on stage at the?start-up pitch at NEULAND Innovation Day 2024 .

Congratulations to the winning team,?Rement , which was able to convince both the jury and the audience as a spontaneous successor.?

The evening before, we were able to raise a glass together with the entire Karlsruhe ecosystem at the?119th Founder's Barbecue, which this time took place at CyberLab Startup Accelerator Lab. Many thanks to the CyberForum , you were a great host.

Last week the time had finally come, it had been announced for months and now he was here: Maths Explainer Daniel Jung was our guest in the "Startup Dates" series on 27 June and rocked the Kronenplatz. We all had a great and inspiring evening Have fun reading! Here some impressions .

Enjoy reading!

Your KIT- Gründerschmiede-team

Start-up of the month??

This time with Rement

The still young spin-off?Rement ?has just won the start-up pitch at NEULAND and is now our start-up of the month. The start-up specializes in the environmentally friendly recycling of concrete. With the help of their technology, reusable sand and calcium carbonate are obtained from demolished concrete along with CO2. So far, the team of six has successfully tested the innovative recycling process in the laboratory. The aim is now to provide companies that recycle building materials and cement producers with such systems so that they themselves can recycle concrete to a high standard and save CO2.

Find out how the company was founded, what challenges had to be overcome and much more in?our PODCAST ?with Felix Baur and Robert Schleinhege from Rement .?

You can read more in our Blogpost>>

News from the KIT-Gründerschmiede

We are in the next round: Our application as Startup Factory

We are in the next round of the?national Startup Factories competition! As an innovation network from Baden-Württemberg, the KIT, together with the University of Stuttgart, the University of Heidelberg, the University of Ulm, the Hochschule der Medien, Gründermotor GmbH and the IPAI (Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence), has impressed in the first phase of the national Startup Factories competition.

You can read what this is all about and what happens next in our?blog>>

Startup BW Summit 2024: We'll be there!

Meet us on the?11th of July in Stuttgart at the Start-up BW Summit 2024,?when start-ups, representatives of start-up ecosystems and companies as well as investors from Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe and the world come together to pitch, network, exchange ideas and learn from each other. Find out more about what the KIT Start-up Forge has to offer as well as our Global Horizon Programme ,?StartUpSecure KASTEL and TECH4Transition projects.?

Exciting impulses from Verena Pausder , Georg Kofler, ?? Elias Schneider (codesphere) and Jonas Menesklou (askui), among others, are waiting for you.?

The Start-up BW Summit 2024 will take place in the Haus der Wirtschaft with exhibiting start-ups, pitches and keynotes plus a festival on the B?rsenplatz with music and informal discussions - right in the heart of Stuttgart.?

Participation is free, registration?and all information here>>

Support us: Survey for the German Startup Monitor

The survey for the German?Startup Monitor?has been launched.?

Everyone agrees: The German economy needs to transform itself. Start-ups are driving innovation like no other. At the same time, there are many hurdles: The shortage of skilled labour, long administrative processes and a lack of capital slow down founders. Your input is needed here: what challenges are you facing and what changes does the German ecosystem need??

Take part in the survey now and give start-ups and founders a voice! The?Startup Association ?is looking forward to learning more about your current experiences and challenges in the startup ecosystem. Click here for?the survey>>

Submit your idea and win prizes!

Attention innovators: Our?ideas competition ?is entering the next round and is offering you a stage to present your idea and win up to 500 euros. Are you a KIT student with an idea that has what it takes to make it big? Then grab your smartphone and show us how you want to change the world, shake up the internet or simply try something new!

Don't worry, start-up experience is not a must - only your idea counts. You can find all you need to know to get involved - from the conditions of participation and details on how to upload your video to the motivation of last year's winners -?here .

The closing date for entries is?15 October 2024.

Inventife: Smart home innovation from the KIT on " The Lions' Den"

The start-up?Inventife , a spin-off from Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) , has developed a smart room sensor that intelligently controls buildings and enables significant energy savings. The founders presented their promising technology to investors on the TV show "The Lions' Den".

Find out more about their innovative approach and the exciting appearance on the show in our?blog post>>

120th Founder's Barbecue in July

Our Founder's Barbecue is entering the next round with the?IHK Karlsruhe ?and the?Technologiefabrik. For more than 30 years, the Technologiefabrik Karlsruhe, a subsidiary of the IHK, has been known as one of the most successful startup incubators and innovation centres in Germany.

We are looking forward to being guests at the120th Founder's Barbecue?on the?17th of July from 7 pm?at the IHK, which actively supports the start-up scene with various offers and to spending a nice evening together. The start-up family will come together in a relaxed atmosphere with bratwurst, music and an after-work beer in the IHK Karlsruhe courtyard.

Immerse yourself in the Karlsruhe start-up ecosystem and be part of the network as well as the exchange, so come along!Click here?to register>>

Backstage at the KIT Gründerschmiede

Startup Date with Daniel Jung

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After a long period of anticipation, the time had finally come on 27 June: Daniel Jung rocked Karlsruhe's Kronenplatz as part of the Startup Dates talk series. He took us on his fascinating and unusual journey as a founder, entrepreneur and educational visionary.

Read more on our blog>>

That was the VivaTech 2024

Viva Technology 2024 in Paris, supported by our?Global Horizon Programme , was once again an impressive event for the European and global startup scene. Our teams from KIT-Gründerschmiede had the privilege of participating in the joint stand of the French German Tech Lab (FGTL) and making numerous valuable contacts. We would like to emphasise the strong networking of our teams not only at the FGTL stand, but also at the various side events. These events provided an excellent opportunity to break new ground and initiate sustainable partnerships. The interface with political players such as Daniela Schmitt , Franziska Gifey and Mario Brandenburg , who offered us valuable insights and support, was also a great added value. Read more on our?blog>>

Peru delegation at the KIT

A?delegation of students from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perúvisited the KIT in June as part of their DAAD-funded study visit on the subject of entrepreneurship and innovation. Among others, they were welcomed by Prof Dr Orestis Terzidis in the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Technology & Innovation (EnTechnon) . They also had contact with the International Office and other Master's students from Latin America, visited the KIT start-up incubator in the CUBE and the K26 and got to know our internationalisation offers as part of our Global Horizon programme. They also attended some lectures and explored the South and North Campus. On the last day of their stay, they prepared an exhibition at the CUBE showing the cultural richness of Peru.

Review of Cyber Invest 2024

A platform for innovation and networking: on the 6th of June 2024, the Invest4Cyber Networking Night in Berlin was a real buzz. The event brought together European venture capitalists (VCs) and the German cyber security ecosystem. With the support of?StartUpSecure KASTEL , it was the perfect opportunity for start-ups to put themselves in the spotlight with potential investors and make valuable contacts. Click here for the?blog article>>

KIT Business Club theme day on digital twins

How digital twins can accelerate innovation processes in research anddevelopment was demonstrated by the examples at the KIT Business Club's theme day on the 7th of May 2024 on the topic of "Research on the digital twin at the KIT". The guests from 16 companies gained insights into the practical application of research through exciting specialist presentations and two guided tours through the institutes. Click here for the?blog article>>

University professors meet to discuss entrepreneurship and innovation!

At the "Gründermotor Startup Research Dinner" in April, professors from universities and colleges in Baden-Württemberg who conduct research on the topics of entrepreneurship and innovation came together for the second time. This year, the event was organised at the TRIANGEL in Karlsruhe in cooperation with the Gründermotor and the KIT. "Networking with stakeholders in the region is very important for the KIT. We can share our experiences with others, we can learn from others and we can tackle projects together. That's why we actively support the Gründermotor initiative. The event has shown that the exchange is worthwhile, it informs and inspires." This is how Prof Orestis Terzidis , Head of Institute for Entrepreneurship, Technology & Innovation (EnTechnon) , summed up the evening.

You can find more information?here>>

News from our partners

InfoMarket on the 4th of July: Focus on cyber security

The next InfoMarket?on the?4th of July will focus on the question: How do you overcome cyber threats and turn crises into opportunities?Under the title "Challenges and opportunities of a cyber attack", SoftProject Managing Director Dirk Detmer will give a first-hand account of how SoftProject overcame a serious ransomware attack and learnt important lessons from it. Hegives an overview of the course of the attack, the immediate reactions of the team and the direct impact on business operations and employees.Click here to?register , admission is free as always.

HerImpact Masterclass

Are you an ambitious founder, but often feel insecure in negotiations and don't know exactly how to behave?Then the CyberLab's "HerImpact Masterclass: Empowering female founders in negotiations" on?the 8th of July?is just right for you!The free event offers you the perfect opportunity to network with other women, gain valuable knowledge and strengthen your confidence in negotiations.Register?here>>

Competitions

CyberOne 2024: Apply now

The call for entries for the CyberOne?Hightech Award Baden-Württemberg 2024?runs until the?7th July 2024?and is open to innovative start-ups from all technology sectors. We are looking for concepts with a pronounced degree of innovation that have the potential to set new standards and revolutionise markets. The CyberOne is awarded in the three categories "Digital Tech", "Med Tech" and "Industrial Tech".A highlight: This year's award ceremony will take place at the Heilbronn Slush'D - the largest start-up festival in the south-west!

Click here for the?application>>

CyberLab Accelerator enters the next round

Imagine your start-up always receiving the exact support and input it needs! That's exactly what the CyberLab Startup Accelerator programme offers you. Don't just go through one Accelerator - secure permanent access to exactly the knowledge that is relevant to you right now, valuable contacts and more. Apply by 22 July 2024?and benefit from lifelong learning and over 200 mentors who understand your business idea! Your chance for growth is?here>>

The events

Real:lab Festival

2nd - 6th July at TRIANGEL

What is real-world laboratory research, how can it change city life and how can you get involved? We will get to the bottom of these and other questions together from the 2nd?to the 6th?of July. You can expect a diverse programme consisting of an open-air cinema, the intro CAFé's Kram&Krach flea market, workshops of all kinds and a Family & Friends Day with experiments, hands-on stands, food trucks and so much more. Further information and the entire programme can be found?here>>

ANYMOS regulars' table

10th July at 6 pm at TRIANGEL

What is cross-vehicle tracking, how can it be used to optimise public transport routes in the long term and what role does the anonymisation of data play??At?the regulars' table on the?10th of July 2024, we will be exploring the question of whether passenger routes can be tracked across an entire public transport network and how maximum data utility value is related to maximum data protection together with Fridtjof Lieberwirth from Research.?Admission is free.?

The ANYMOS series continues on the?25th of July at 7 pm. This time you can expect an open air cinema followed by a talk by Dr Jessica Heesen.?You can find more information?here>>