The talents of the Summer School for Diverse Startups are ready to pitch!Join us and help shape a more inclusive startup ecosystem for everyone. Agenda15:30 – 16:00 | Check-In16:00 – 16:20 | Opening & Welcome16:20 – 18:30 | Pitches18:30 – 18:45 | Award Ceremony18:45 – 20:30 | Networking & Get-Together Join us on July 23, 2026, for the grand finale of the Leipzig Summer School for Diverse Startups! After an intensive week of coaching, our teams will pitch their ideas to an expert jury and have the opportunity to win the 2,000€ Digital Award from the City of Leipzig. It’s a great chance to discover fresh startups, grow your network, and enjoy drinks and finger food with the community. Grab one of the limited free spots and be part of the action! Hosted by SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator and HHL Digital Space from July 20–24, the Summer School for Diverse Startups provides diverse founders with workshops, mentoring, and access to the HHL network. Our mission is to break down barriers and help early-stage ideas from all backgrounds thrive. Special thanks to our sponsors, City of Leipzig, EDIH Saxony, Ostwerk, TGFS, S-Beteiligungen and GTAI for making this possible and boosting diversity in the startup world!

Grand Opening – Halle 7 (english version below) Am 1. Oktober schlagen wir ein neues Kapitel auf: Das SpinLab, die HHL, die Uni Leipzig und die Stadt Leipzig eröffnen gemeinsam offiziell die Halle 7. Mehr als nur eine neue Adresse, ist es ein Meilenstein für Leipzig als Innovationsstandort. Gemeinsam schaffen wir hier noch mehr Raum für Zusammenarbeit, Visionen und echtes Wachstum. Das erwartet dich am 01.10.26: ✨ Innovation Showcase am Nachmittag.✨ Ein spannendes Abendprogramm mit Panels, Keynote und Networking.✨ Ein erstklassiges Buffet und eine große Party zum Feiern unseres gemeinsamen Erfolgs! Sei dabei, wenn wir das nächste Kapitel aufschlagen! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On October 1st, we are opening a new chapter: SpinLab, HHL, Universität Leipzig, and the City of Leipzig are officially opening Hall 7. More than just a new address, it is a milestone for Leipzig as an innovation hub. Together we are creating even more space for collaboration, vision, and real growth. What to expect on Oct 1, 2026: ✨ Innovation Showcase in the afternoon.✨ An exciting evening program featuring panels, a keynote, and networking.✨ A first-class buffet and a huge party to celebrate our joint success! Join us as we open the next chapter!