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.

Agenda
15:30 – 16:00 | Check-In
16:00 – 16:20 | Opening & Welcome
16:20 – 18:30 | Pitches
18:30 – 18:45 | Award Ceremony
18:45 – 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!