Wiesbaden start-up prize "StartAward" 2026
The StartAward 2026 is entering its decisive phase!
After receiving around 100 applications, an intensive pre-selection process, and two exciting days of semifinals, the decision has been made:
Six teams have secured their spots in the finals of the StartAward Wiesbaden 2026, and three more can celebrate being nominated for the special prize!
Now, on October 27 at Tattersall Wiesbaden: Clear the stage for the best startup ideas of the StartAward 2026!
2026 Finalists
Category: Starting a Business in Wiesbaden
Blue Ice Labs GmbH – Precision Instruments for Light Microscopy
Eve + Olive – Sustainable Baby Clothing Made from Lyocell
Routime – a talking wall clock for kids
Ready to go
Open Microelectronics Lab – Open and Modular Laboratory Systems for Microelectronics
RespiVita – Digital health app for people with Long COVID
BRIDGE – Digital solution for people with substance use disorders
Special prize "Female Founders"
Three more teams from the semifinals of the “Startups in Wiesbaden” category impressed the judges with their ideas and presentations and remain in the running:
LALELU gGmbH—a nonprofit nature- and art-focused daycare center
MariART – gallery for contemporary art
wishare – a community app for giving gifts
2026 Semifinalists
Partners and Sponsors 2026
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