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SUMMARY:Drink Innovation Challenge 2025 - The Final
DESCRIPTION:For the fourth time\, five creative teams or participants will face a jury of experts and industry specialists as well as the public in the final of the Drink Innovation Challenge 2025. These teams will be selected by the expert jury from a field of applicants that will be determined on 28 May\, when the application window closes. \nOn 25 June\, the selected finalists will pitch for a total of EUR 4\,500 in cash prizes and a prototype production at Geisenheim University’s brand new\, state-of-the-art Beverage Technology Centre. \nThere will be a get-together in the foyer of the new lecture theatre building at 6 pm\, with the pitches starting at 7 pm in HÖR South. \nThe final is open to everyone. Please register using the form below so that we can better plan the snacks and drinks. After the final\, we would like to invite all finalists\, sponsors and guests to join us at the ‘Alter Fass’ next to the lecture theatre building for a beer or wine to round off the evening and celebrate the final teams. \nA warm welcome!
URL:https://gruendungsfabrik-rheingau.de/en/kalender/drink-innovation-challenge-2025-the-finals/
LOCATION:Hochschule Geisenheim\, Von-Lade-Straße 1\, 65366 Geisenheim\, Hesen\, 65366\, Deutschland
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SUMMARY:Founder Award Rheingau-Taunus 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are looking for you and your innovative and extraordinary ideas and business models. Are you a pupil\, student\, alumnus\, or employee of a school or university in the Rheingau-Taunus district\, or someone from the Rheingau-Taunus district with ideas that address ecological\, innovative\, social\, or societal issues in an entrepreneurial way? Then you’ve come to the right place! \nThe categories: Where do you fit in?\nCategory 1: Best business idea from schools and universities \nThe three best entrepreneurial ideas from pupils\, students\, or employees of schools or universities based in the Rheingau-Taunus district\, as well as participants in programs run by Gründungsfabrik Rheingau\, will be awarded prizes. These ideas must have been developed within the last two years as part of a course\, within programs run by Gründungsfabrik Rheingau\, or as a result of some other impetus. \nYour idea does not necessarily have to have been implemented yet\, but the will to do so should be clearly evident! \nCategory 2: Best start-up from colleges/universities in the district \nThe award will be given to the three best entrepreneurial business models that have been implemented since January 1\, 2023 by students\, alumni\, or employees of colleges and universities located in the district—EBS University\, Geisenheim University\, and Fresenius University—as well as participants in programs run by Gründungsfabrik Rheingau. \nYour company or business idea may already have been established\, but does not necessarily have to have started trading yet. \nCategory 3: Best start-up from the Rheingau-Taunus district \nThe award will be given to the three best entrepreneurial ideas from the population of the Rheingau-Taunus district that have been founded after January 1\, 2023. \nYour company may have been founded\, but it does not necessarily have to have started business operations yet. There must be a clear connection to the Rheingau-Taunus district. \nThe prizes: Kick-start for your start-up\nThe start-up prize will not finance your dream\, but it will give your idea and its further development a little kick and provide you with a stage. \nAs a participant in one of the categories\, you have the chance to win €1\,500 (1st place)\, €1\,000 (2nd place)\, or €500 (3rd place). You will also receive a wild card for a program at the Rheingau Start-up Factory. \nNow it’s important: These are the dates you should already mark in your calendar: \nApplication period: from now until October 12\, 2025 \nAnnouncement of finalists: October 29\, 2025 \nPitch final and award ceremony: November 12\, 2025\, at the “Neues Forum” of EBS University in Oestrich-Winkel \nThe jury: You need to impress these people \nYour ideas and projects will be scrutinized in a two-stage selection process by a jury consisting of sponsors and representatives from both universities. \nStage 1: Selection of the best submissions for the final by the jury. \nStage 2: In the final\, you will have to convince not only the jury but also the audience in the “New Forum” at EBS. Voting will be as follows: 70% jury and 30% audience. \n______________________________________________ \nGeneral conditions: A few rules for participation\nIndividuals or teams can apply. \nApplications can only be made for one category. \nThe categories in detail: \nCategory 1: Open to business ideas from school pupils\, students\, and employees. \nCategory 2: Open to start-ups by students\, alumni\, or employees of the universities located in the RTK. \nCategory 3: Open to founders who are based in the Rheingau-Taunus district. \n\nThe following must be submitted: A description of the start-up idea and a pitch deck with a maximum of 10 charts and all relevant information.\nDocuments must be submitted using the application form below.\nAt least one team member undertakes to represent the team at the final and award ceremony on November 12\, 2025.\nApplicants assure that their submitted business ideas or business models originate exclusively from them and do not infringe on any third-party rights.\nParticipants agree that their personal data\, in particular their names and email addresses\, will be stored beyond the duration of the competition.\nThe winners agree that their names and a brief description of their ideas will be announced during the award ceremony and subsequently on the Gründungsfabrik Rheingau website and in a press release.\nThe participants agree that photos and videos of the event may also be used by Gründungsfabrik and sponsors after the event.\nIncorrect information provided during registration or in connection with the submission will result in disqualification.\n\nWe look forward to an exciting competition!
URL:https://gruendungsfabrik-rheingau.de/en/kalender/founder-award-rheingau-taunus-2025/
LOCATION:EBS Oestrich-Winkel\, Rheingaustraße 1\, Oestrich-Winkel\, Hessen\, 65375\, Deutschland
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SUMMARY:The Final: Gründungspreis Rheingau-Taunus
DESCRIPTION:For the sixth time\, Gründungsfabrik Rheingau and its partners invite all interested parties to the final with nine pitches in three categories. \nThe categories are: \nCategory 1: Best business idea from schools and universities \nCategory 2: Best start-up from colleges/universities \nCategory 3: Best start-up from the Rheingau-Taunus district \nAs last year\, we will start the evening at 5 p.m. with a small get-together as part of a start-up award alumni fair. At 6 p.m.\, the pitches will begin to win over the jury and the audience\, who will also be able to vote this year\, with a total of EUR 9\,000 in prize money. \nTo help us plan the evening as best as possible\, please register using the form below. Thank you very much. \nAnd now: WELCOME \nThe Rheingau Taunus Start-up Award is supported by: \nMain Sponsors: Rheingauer Volksbank\, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis \nPartner: Wachendorff\, Werner Elektrotechnik\, Weingut Carl Jung
URL:https://gruendungsfabrik-rheingau.de/en/kalender/the-final-gruendungspreis-rheingau-taunus/
LOCATION:EBS Oestrich-Winkel\, Rheingaustraße 1\, Oestrich-Winkel\, Hessen\, 65375\, Deutschland
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SUMMARY:Your application - Gründungspreis Rheingau-Taunus
DESCRIPTION:Gründungsfabrik Rheingau (Rheingau Start-up Factory) and its partners are once again looking for your innovative and extraordinary ideas and business models this year. Are you a school pupil\, university student\, alumnus or staff member at a school or university in the Rheingau-Taunus district\, or someone from the Rheingau-Taunus district with ideas that tackle environmental\, innovative\, social or societal issues in an entrepreneurial way? Then you’ve come to the right place! \nThe categories: Which one suits you best? \nCategory 1: Best business idea from schools and universities \nPrizes will be awarded to the three best entrepreneurial ideas from school pupils\, university students or staff at schools or universities based in the Rheingau-Taunus district. Also eligible to enter are anyone with a start-up idea who has made use of the start-up consultancy services or programmes offered by Gründungsfabrik Rheingau since 1 January 2024. \nYour idea does not need to have been implemented\, but it should be clear that it is feasible. This will improve your chances with the judging panel. \nCategory 2: Best start-up from the district’s universities and higher education institutions \nAwards will be given to the three best entrepreneurial business models implemented since 1 January 2024 by students\, alumni or staff of the colleges and universities based in the district – EBS University\, Geisenheim University of Applied Sciences and Fresenius University of Applied Sciences – as well as participants in programmes run by the Rheingau Start-up Factory. \nYour business may already have been set up\, but the intention to set it up should at least be clearly evident. Business operations do not necessarily have to have commenced yet. \nCategory 3: Best start-up from the Rheingau-Taunus district \nThe three best entrepreneurial ideas from residents of the Rheingau-Taunus district\, launched since 1 January 2024\, will be recognised. \nYour business may already have been set up\, but the intention to set it up should at least be clearly evident. Business operations do not necessarily have to have commenced yet. There must be a clear link to the Rheingau-Taunus district. \nThe prizes: a kick-start for your start-up \nThe start-up prize won’t finance your dream\, but it aims to give your idea and its further development a little boost and provide you with a platform. \nAs participants in Category 1\, you have the chance to win €1\,500 (1st place)\, €1\,000 (2nd place) or €500 (3rd place). \nThe most promising start-ups in Categories 2 and 3 will receive €2\,500 (1st place)\, €1\,500 (2nd place) and €750 (3rd place). \nNow for the important bit: these are the dates you should make a note of right away \nApplication period: from now until 19 October 2026 \nAnnouncement of finalists: early November 2026 \nPitch final and awards ceremony: 3 December 2026 at the “Neues Forum” at EBS University in Oestrich-Winkel \nThe jury: these are the people you need to impress \nYour ideas and projects will be scrutinised in a two-stage selection process by a jury comprising sponsors and representatives from the two universities. \nStage 1: Selection of the best entries for the final by the jury \nStage 2: In the final\, you’ll need to win over not only the jury but also the audience at the “Neues Forum” at EBS University. Voting is weighted as follows: 70% jury and 30% audience. \nThanks to our partners \nThe Rheingau-Taunus Start-up Award has been supported from the outset by the main sponsor\, Rheingauer Volksbank\, and the Rheingau-Taunus District Economic Development Agency. Furthermore\, Christian Werner and Werner Elektrotechnik are once again supporting the award this year\, as is the Wiesbaden Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) as a new partner. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters. \n\n\nGeneral conditions: A few rules for taking part \n\nApplications may be submitted by individuals or teams.\nApplications may only be submitted for one category.\nThe categories in detail:\n\nCategory 1: Open to business ideas from school pupils\, students and staff\nCategory 2: Open to start-ups founded by students\, alumni or staff of the universities based in the RTK\, established after 1 January 2024.\nCategory 3: Open to founders based in the Rheingau-Taunus district\, with start-ups established after 1 January 2024.\n\n\nEntries must include: A brief description of the start-up idea and a pitch deck containing a maximum of 10 slides and all relevant information.\nDocuments must be submitted via the application form below.\nAt least one team member undertakes to represent the team at the pitch final and awards ceremony on 3 December 2025.\nApplicants confirm that the business ideas or business models they have submitted are their own original work and do not infringe any third-party rights.\nParticipants consent to their personal data\, in particular their names and email addresses\, being stored beyond the duration of the competition.\nThe prize winners consent to their names and a brief description of their ideas being announced during the awards ceremony\, and subsequently on the website and social media channels of Gründungsfabrik Rheingau and its partners/sponsors\, as well as in a press release.\nThe prize winners agree that photographs and videos of the event may also be used by Gründungsfabrik and its partners/sponsors following the event.\nProviding false information during registration or in connection with the submission will result in disqualification.\n\nWe look forward to an exciting competition
URL:https://gruendungsfabrik-rheingau.de/en/kalender/gruendungspreis-rheingau-taunus-your-application/
LOCATION:EBS Oestrich-Winkel\, Rheingaustraße 1\, Oestrich-Winkel\, Hessen\, 65375\, Deutschland
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