Are you looking for capital and partners for your next growth phase?

Then apply for the Investforum Pitch Day 2026. On September 16, 2026, technology-oriented startups will meet investors, companies and strategic partners in Saxony-Anhalt.

That's why applying is worthwhile.

• Pitch to relevant investors and decision-makers

• Match specifically with investors who are a good fit for you and your case studies.

• Benefit from individual pitch training and coaching.

• Network like crazy and unlock new potential.

Get your ball rolling.

Application deadline: June 14, 2026 👉 pitchday.investforum.de

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Dear network partners,

Today we would like to draw your attention to our Innovation Bootcamp 5.0 and cordially invite you to save the date.

This edition focuses on concept validation. We also have exciting speakers planned – the specific announcement will be made intentionally shortly before the event. In addition, there will be interactive workshops, followed by a pitch before a panel of experts. You can expect an inspiring day full of new ideas, professional insights, and networking opportunities.

📆Save the Date: October 10, 2026

We would be delighted if you would mark the event in your calendar.

Mandy Kunze, mandy.kunze@hit-campus.de

^{Health + IT Campus GmbH & Co. KG | Olive willow 18 | 39114 Magdeburg}



The early-stage accelerator is entering its second round (formerly Mini-Accelerator). With the cross-university qualification program, we support students, researchers, alumni, and those interested in founding a company in Saxony-Anhalt in systematically developing their business ideas and transforming them step by step into an initial business model.

What does this mean for participants?

Over seven weeks (start: 10/19/2026), practical input, coaching, and individual support are combined. The content includes, among other things:

• Developing and refining the business model

• Understanding and learning entrepreneurial thinking

• Verifying target groups and customer needs

• Validating the market and the business idea

• Developing initial solutions and prototypes

• Preparing and convincingly presenting a pitch

The workshops will be held in German, but all accompanying materials will also be available in English during the program. The pitch can also be held in English.

The program concludes with the Pitch Day on

The team from the FOUND IT! Startup Center

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

HTVD | HIGHTECH VENTURE DAYS US is an exclusive matching program dedicated to hardtech and deeptech innovation, with a clear focus on industrial high-tech, IP-based technologies, B2B solutions, and hardware-driven breakthroughs.

Each year, more than 200 international VCs, CVCs, Family Offices, and Industry Leaders participate in the HTVD. Access is restricted to startups, investors, and a select group of hand-picked service providers to ensure a carefully curated environment.

At the heart of the program are 40 carefully selected, promising hardtech startups, each presenting their IP-based innovations to an audience of global decision-makers. Numerous networking opportunities arise, both during the event and via an exclusive networking app available to all participants throughout October.

Save the Date: HTVD Dresden 2026

OCTOBER 20/21, 2026

Dresden | Germany

Saxony-Anhalt is showing its BEST FORM: The state's creativity award is starting a new round. Submit creative ideas now and win prize money of 10,000 Euros each!

Creativity, courage, and innovation are in demand again starting today: The BESTFORM AWARD 2027 has officially launched. State Secretary for Economic Affairs Stefanie Pötzsch opened the 8th competition round of the state of Saxony-Anhalt's creativity award at Urwahn Engineering GmbH in Magdeburg.

Companies, founders, creatives, students, researchers, and institutions can now submit their ideas, idea sketches, products, concepts, prototypes, products, product ideas, services, and projects. It is important that a creative achievement is recognizable in any application. The PRODUCT category focuses on new concepts, products, projects, strategies, and services that are already on the market. The CONCEPT category is all about visionary approaches, future-oriented perspectives, and projects that are not yet on the market. Applications are submitted online at www.bestform-sachsen-anhalt.de. The application deadline is November 13, 2026

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What impact do you want to achieve with your research? Based on the "Golden Circle" model, this workshop focuses on the WHY behind your work. With a view to the Sustainable Development Goals, you will reflect on the areas where you can potentially make a difference with your own research.

Have you ever thought about the application potential of your own research? If not, this workshop is for you. You will engage with the user groups and the network of stakeholders surrounding you and your research.

Why might these benefit from your research? Together, collect possible use cases and help each other develop your ideas further. The workshop will take place on-site in Halle (Saale) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participation is free of charge and no prior knowledge is required.