We match start-ups
and companies
We match
start-ups
and companies
We match
start-ups
and companies
GARAGE DU -
IT'S A MATCH
garage DU brings innovative start-ups and scale-ups together with Duisburg-based companies. Start-ups across Europe can now apply with solutions for our partners' challenges.
GARAGE DU -
IT'S A MATCH
garage DU brings innovative start-ups and scale-ups together with Duisburg-based companies. Start-ups across Europe can now apply with solutions for our partners' challenges.
ADVANTAGES OF THE GARAGE DU
01
ACCESS TO THE DECISION-MAKERS
The matched start-ups are put in contact with the relevant decision-makers. The next step is to implement a joint project.
02
AWARDS, PRIZES AND NON-CASH PRIZES
At the finale of garage DU - the Demo Night - the best project implementations are awarded prizes in kind and cash prizes.
03
VISIBILITY
At our events, you are guaranteed the attention of TV, radio, social media and hundreds of companies, investors and decision-makers.
OUR TIMELINE 2024
Start of the challenges
You can now take part in the challenges - just use the online form. After a short check, we will forward your information to the partner company.
Deadline for the challenges
You can still take part until May 15. Within the following two weeks you will receive a notification from us as to whether you will be taking part in the Pitch & Match.
Pitch and Match
In intensive one-on-one meetings, you will exchange ideas with the decision-makers in person and delve deeper into the challenges and possible projects. At the end of the day, you will find out whether one of our partner companies wants to work with you on project implementation.
Project implementation
Over the next five months, you will implement projects together with the partner companies. Take a look HERE at the projects implemented in 2023.
Demo Night
At the Demo Night on November 12, the project implementations will be pitched and awarded prizes on the big stage. At the innovation fair, you can talk to hundreds of other companies. There will also be keynotes, panels and much more.
Start of the challenges
You can now take part in the challenges - just use the online form. After a short check, we will forward your information to the partner company.
Deadline for the challenges
You can still take part until May 15. Within the following two weeks you will receive a notification from us as to whether you will be taking part in the Pitch & Match.
Pitch and Match
In intensive one-on-one meetings, you will exchange ideas with the decision-makers in person and delve deeper into the challenges and possible projects. At the end of the day, you will find out whether one of our partner companies wants to work with you on project implementation.
Implementation
Over the next five months, you will implement projects together with the partner companies. Take a look HERE at the projects implemented in 2023.
Demo Night
At the Demo Night on November 12, the project implementations will be pitched and awarded prizes on the big stage. At the innovation fair, you can talk to hundreds of other companies. There will also be keynotes, panels and much more.
TESTIMONIALS
"Alongside Berlin and Munich, we need a city like Duisburg, which, as we have seen today, simply stands for start-ups."
Diana zur Löwen
Alexander Garbar
Head of Corporate Development, Digitalization and Strategy @duisport
"The Demo Night was not only a success, but also a demonstration of the power of start-ups and innovation at municipal level."
Sophia Tran
Founder @ Spotlight! Ventures, Entrepreneur, Investor, Tech Influencer
"A great, very successful Demo Night, which was very compact and informative. Duisburg presented the innovative strength and entrepreneurship of the region in an impressive way."
Arndt-Hendrik Zinn
"A huge thank you to you for the great event and the support over the last few months."
TESTI-
MONIALS
Diana zur Löwen
Influencer, speaker, investor
"Alongside Berlin and Munich, we need a city like Duisburg, which, as we have seen today, simply stands for start-ups."
Alexander Garbar
Head of Corporate Development, Digitalization and Strategy @duisport
"The Demo Night was not only a success, but also a demonstration of the power of start-ups and innovation at municipal level."
Sophia Tran
Founder @ Spotlight! Ventures, Entrepreneur, Investor, Tech Influencer
"A great, very successful Demo Night, which was very compact and informative. Duisburg presented the innovative strength and entrepreneurship of the region in an impressive way."
Arndt-Hendrik Zinn
"A huge thank you to you for the great event and the support over the last few months."
OUR PARTNERS
Duisburg Savings Bank
duisport
WBD
GEBAG
DVV
OUR PARTNERS
Duisburg Savings Bank
duisport
WBD
GEBAG
DVV