Wiesbaden start-up prize "StartAward" 2026
The StartAward is the start-up prize of the state capital Wiesbaden. It will enter the next round in 2026 and is aimed at courageous founders with innovative and novel ideas. In addition to prize money, there is support through visibility and access to a strong start-up network.
We received about 100 applications for the StartAward 2026!
Thank you to everyone who participated. We’re thrilled and overwhelmed by the number and quality of the applications. The sheer volume is a testament to a vibrant startup culture in Wiesbaden, and we’ve once again significantly surpassed the numbers from the inaugural 2024 event!
Here are our semifinalists!
And so it continues...
Semifinals on September 15 and 16, 2026: The participants will present their ideas and concepts to a jury. The jury will then decide who advances to the finals.
Finals on October 27, 2026: Awards ceremony at Tattersall
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Contact us
Department for Economy and Employment
Address
65183 Wiesbaden
Postal address
65029 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Public transportation: Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, Luisenplatz and Wilhelmstraße; bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47, 48, 262.
Telephone
- +49 611 313131
- +49 611 313922
Opening hours
The department can be reached by telephone from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the number given in the contact field. It is recommended that you make an appointment in advance.