Apply for the Start-Up Pitch and shine on the big stage! 

Are you leading an innovative Start-up and eager to present your business model to an exclusive audience? Then seize this opportunity and apply for our Start-Up Pitch!

Up to four finalists will have the chance to present their company, vision, and potential in 180 seconds to a distinguished audience of industry leaders and experts. The winner will be selected live by the audience.

Step up to the challenge and get the chance to win € 2,500 and a one-year membership in the prostep ivip Association.

Participation Requirements

• Your start-up must be less than 4 years old
• Target audience: End users (OEMs and suppliers), IT providers, service providers, research institutions
• Objective: Provide valuable insights for global partners in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries

Application

Please submit your proposal (in English) including the following information via this platform:

• Title of presentation (max. 250 characters, including spaces)
• Short summary (abstract, max. 1,200 characters)
• Name of presenter (only one speaker allowed per pitch)

Deadlines

• Submission deadline: February 26, 2026
• Notification: Expected mid-March 2026

Venue

Kap Europa
Osloer Str. 5
60327 Frankfurt am Main

Support

If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact our support team: