Pitch Across the Ocean - Live Online Startup Challenge

Big chances to benefit for teams from both sides of the ocean:

The standout team from Germany will be invited to join the STEP USA University New York Program (up to three team members), including some travel aid to and from New York City, with generous support from the German Center for Research and Innovation New York (DWIH New York).

As part of their continued recognition, one standout team from the U.S.A. will be invited (up to three team members) to attend the Bits & Pretzels Founders Festival in Munich from September 29 to October 1, 2025. In addition to this unique startup festival experience, participants will receive exclusive access to tailor-made insights into the German and European innovation landscape—through curated sessions with the Startup Incubator Berlin and the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship in Munich. These sessions will provide valuable orientation, local connections, and hands-on expertise for exploring opportunities in the DACH region and beyond.

In this vibrant transatlantic pitch event, early-stage, university-based startup teams from Germany and the U.S. will showcase how they’re using AI to shape the future of business

Expert judges for the jury are all part of the UAS7 network will help us to identify an outstanding team from the US and Germany.

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Built by UAS7, hosted by Startup Incubator Berlin, and supported by DWIH New York, this event brings together a powerful network of innovation hubs:

🚀 Startup Incubator Berlin (SIB) – HWR Berlin
🚀 Close School of Entrepreneurship – Drexel University
🚀 TAFH Münster – FH Münster
🚀 Strascheg Center – HM Munich University of Applied Sciences

This is more than a pitch competition — it’s a celebration of ideas, mutual learning, and the collaborative spirit that drives innovation across borders. Come explore the innovation landscapes of two continents, cheer on young founders, and connect with a community where entrepreneurship meets international exchange.