Events for you

Sat, 1 August 2026

10:00Europe / Berlin

Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany

Luma Berlin

This is an in-person one-day mobile hackathon in Berlin where founders, indie hackers, students, and developers build projects using any tools they want including AI. Participants form teams, create demos, and pitch their products while enjoying food and networking opportunities. The event encourages creativity and collaboration in mobile development and AI innovation.

7–14 August 2026

09:00Europe / Berlin

CODE University of Applied Sciences | Delta Campus, Berlin, Germany

Graph Database - DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland )

SummerUP 2026 is a hackathon held in Berlin where participants develop and pitch startup ideas with an emphasis on sales and business validation. The event is designed for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want hands-on experience building and selling their concepts. Attendees gain practical skills and network with peers in a collaborative environment.

7–14 August 2026

10:00Europe / Berlin

CODE University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany

Luma Berlin

Participants form teams to build and sell a minimum viable product with paying customers in one week. This event targets developers, designers, and operators who want to validate ideas fast and gain traction. Attendees benefit from expert mentoring, pitch opportunities, and networking with founders and investors.

Wed, 26 August 2026

15:40Europe / Berlin

House of AI Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Luma Hamburg

Founders pitch their real decks to a New York VC who critiques each slide without sugarcoating while the VC must then pitch back to the founders why they should invest. The audience votes on the quality of the VC's pitch. This event is for founders at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages seeking tough feedback and engagement.

Thu, 27 August 2026

17:00Europe / Berlin

Lanolin Fabrik, Berlin, Germany

Silicon Allee

Five startups pitch innovations in photonic integrated circuits, optical communication, quantum technology, and precision sensing. The event is for founders commercialising photonics or quantum research, researchers interested in business applications, and investors focused on optical computing bottlenecks. Attendees gain insight from an investor panel, guest talks, and networking opportunities.

Tue, 15 September 2026

09:00Europe / Berlin

Festsaal Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany

Luma Berlin

Berlin AI Day gathers leaders, operators, and builders to explore how AI and automation are transforming organizations. The event features no-hype talks from companies sharing real use cases, lessons, and outcomes. Attendees can learn practical strategies across leadership, operations, and product development for building AI-first organizations.

Wed, 16 September 2026

Germany

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND)

Investforum Pitch-Day is an event where startups present their business ideas to an audience likely including investors. It is aimed at founders seeking funding opportunities and exposure. Attendees gain insight into emerging ventures and potential investment prospects in the startup ecosystem.

Thu, 17 September 2026

Germany

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND)

The Saxon Investors Roadshow is an event where investors present their investment theses and opportunities to startup founders and other stakeholders. It is designed to facilitate connections and discussions around funding and investment. Attendees can engage directly with investors to explore potential collaborations and funding options.

Fri, 18 September 2026

11:00Europe / Berlin

Germany

Bundesverband Deutsche Startups e.V. (German Startups Association)

Participants present pitch decks and receive feedback from Iskender Dirik. The event is suited for founders who want to improve their fundraising materials. Attendees can refine their pitch presentation skills through critique and guidance.

Fri, 9 October 2026

Germany

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND)

This event covers decision making under uncertainty focusing on the process from pitching to investment participation. It is aimed at founders and investors interested in understanding key factors influencing funding decisions. Attendees can expect to gain insight into evaluation criteria and risk assessment in early-stage investing.