Finale event ideas competition 2026

Great ideas deserve a great stage.

At the final event of the Ideas Competition 2026 by KIT-Gründerschmiede, we celebrate the best submissions of the year and bring together students, aspiring founders, and members of the KIT startup ecosystem.

Do you have an idea of your own?
You can submit it for the Ideas Competition 2026 – and with a bit of luck, you might be on stage at the final event yourself.

At the grand finale, the best entries will be recognized and the winners of the Ideas Competition 2026 will be announced. Look forward to exciting ideas, fresh perspectives, and an evening dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

After the official program, there will of course be plenty of time for networking in a relaxed atmosphere – to exchange ideas, make new connections, and celebrate together.

Want to take your idea to the next level?
The GROW Competition by PionierGarage offers another opportunity at KIT to further develop your startup idea. Over several weeks, participating teams receive support through workshops, mentoring, and access to the startup network.