Competition
The Spark - Scaling Deep Tech
Closed
This call is closed. The page stays up for reference; check the official page for the next round.
The Spark is an annual award for deep tech startups in the DACH region that are transitioning into scaling with validated industrial solutions. Selected finalists receive media visibility via Handelsblatt and present to a senior business jury.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Handelsblatt Media Group GmbH
- Deadline
- May 29, 2026
- Amount
- Not stated
- Equity
- None
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B and later
- Sectors
- AI and machine learning, Biotech, Climate and energy, Deeptech and hardware, Healthtech, Industry and manufacturing
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Application languages
- English
Verified on September 28, 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.