Competition
Schwarzwälder Gründergeist Ideas and Business Plan Competition 2026
Open
A two-phase idea and business plan competition for students, PhD candidates, staff, and recent alumni from the University of Freiburg, Furtwangen University, and Offenburg University. Winners receive cash prizes, pitch training, and networking opportunities.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Schwarzwälder Gründergeist / Universität Freiburg, Hochschule Furtwangen, Hochschule Offenburg
- Deadline
- October 25, 2026
- Amount
- €2,000 · Prize
- Equity
- None
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- Germany
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-seed
- Sectors
- Any sector
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Freiburg, Germany
- Application languages
- German, English
Verified on September 29, 2026 against the official page.
Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.