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At START Nuremberg, you can develop a wide range of skills which to help you thrive in the startup ecosystem.

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road to
‍start summit

Our annual pitching competition brings the most innovative early stage startups on one stage, giving them the opportunity to compete for a monetary prize and the chance to present their ideas to over 7,000 attendees at the START Summit entrepreneurship conference. It is the perfect occasion for aspiring startups to gain visibility.

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road to
‍start hack

The Road to START Hack is your chance to get your hands dirty and participate in an entrepreneurial hackathon. Together with our carefully selected partners, we present students multiple challenges, designed to inspire creativity and showcase innovative ideas.

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innovation
Festival

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Our SCALE UP event provides students with insights into the startup ecosystem through TED-style talks and skill-building workshops, aiming to inspire and support their personal and professional development.

we host events

road to
‍start summit

Our annual pitching competition brings the most innovative early stage startups on one stage, giving them the opportunity to compete for a monetary prize and the chance to present their ideas to over 6,000 attendees at the START Summit entrepreneurship conference. It is the perfect occasion for aspiring startups to gain visibility.

join waiting list
we host events

road to
start hack

Road to START Hack is your chance to get your hands dirty and participate in an entrepreneurial hackathon. Together with our carefully selected partners, we bring you multiple challenges where you can get creative and showcase your creativity.

join waiting list
we host events

Innovation
Festival

Our SCALE UP event provides students with insights into the startup ecosystem through TED-style talks and skill-building workshops, aiming to inspire and support their personal and professional development.

join waiting list
we host events

road to
‍start summit

Our annual pitching competition brings the most innovative early stage startups on one stage, giving them the opportunity to compete for a monetary prize and the chance to present their ideas to over 6,000 attendees at the START Summit entrepreneurship conference. It is the perfect occasion for aspiring startups to gain visibility.

join waiting list
we host events

road to
‍start hack

Road to START Hack is your chance to get your hands dirty and participate in an entrepreneurial hackathon. Together with our carefully selected partners, we bring you multiple challenges where you can get creative and showcase your creativity.

learn morejoin waiting list
we host events

Scale‍ UP

Our SCALE UP event provides students with insights into the startup ecosystem through TED-style talks and skill-building workshops, aiming to inspire and support their personal and professional development.

learn morejoin waiting list

WHat our network says about us?

Our eight-member board works closely with each other on projects and events internally, as well as beyond Nuremberg with the chapters spread throughout europe and latin america. Coming from different fields of expertise, they form the head of our organization and are the contact persons in all matters.

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WHat our network says about us?

Our eight-member board works closely with each other on projects and events internally, as well as beyond Nuremberg with the chapters spread throughout europe and latin america. Coming from different fields of expertise, they form the head of our organization and are the contact persons in all matters.
Dennis Gelsenlichter
Founder of Mellow54 Dry GinBranch Manager Tecis
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START Nuremberg gave me a huge boost in connecting with like-minded young entrepreneurs. Events like Bits & Pretzels and the START Summit expanded my network and improved my entrepreneurial skills. It truly provided the platform & knowledge to turn ideas into opportunities.

Paul Niebler
Founder of Pexon Consulting & Scaly Academy
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Joining START Erlangen-NĂĽrnberg helped me meet my co-founder and launch Paxon Consulting. The START Summit gave us the motivation and connections to take the leap. START Nuremberg sparked my journey and laid the foundation for Scaly Academy, where I help companies with AI training.

Christoph Baier
Founder of Ambivation & START Berlin
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At START Nürnberg, I served as president and helped co-found START Berlin. This connected me with mentors and my co-founder at Ambivation, where I’m now Managing Director. START gave me early access to the startup ecosystem, lasting friendships, and the confidence to drive innovation.

Juan Ramon
Founder of Edulution
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START Nürnberg gave me the mindset, network, and confidence to act on ideas and turn them to reality .I learned the power of community and feedback. These skills guide me at the DTA Incubator, where I’m building my own startup. Presenting at the Innovation Festival showed how START shaped my leadership.

Benjamin Bauer
CEO Zollhof Tech Incubator
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When I started university, I was searching for like-minded entrepreneurs - and I found them at START. It truly changed everything for me. At START, I built my network, met lifelong friends, and even found some of my co-founders. For anyone thinking about starting a company one day, START is an absolute must.

Adam Saleh Seffo
Data Scientist, Siemens
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Leading START Nuremberg (2022–2023) was intense but rewarding. We built momentum, pitched bold ideas, and won over partners who believed in our vision. I learned to embrace the grind and saw how a driven team aligned around a shared purpose. This experience reshaped how I lead, think, and collaborate.

Yasaman Moradi
AI Specialist
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START gave me the chance to turn ideas into real-world projects, expanding my skills in leadership & project management. I led the development of a platform for START Talent, from idea validation to prototyping. START taught me how to build with creative and ambitious people and create lasting impact.

Felix Steiner
CFO START Nuremberg
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START gave me a strong platform to develop my leadership skills and explore my passion for emerging technology. It connected me with like-minded innovators who turned ideas into action. Through START, I gained confidence that shaped the way I approach challenges and oppurtunities  today.

Adrian Pfeffer-Ruiz
Co-Founder of Airhouse UG & Zenstudy.ai
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START is like family to me—you don’t always have time to stay in touch, but when it matters, they’re there. That constant support is rare in professional life and has made a lasting impact on me. Being part of START means having a community that encourages growth, celebrates achievements and supports you all the way.

Constantin Knapp
Tech Entrapreneur, Siemens & Microsoft
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START gave me the space and platform to experiment, take ownership, lead, and grow skills I’ve used at Siemens and Microsoft, from building apps to AI projects. Small projects at START became leadership experience and a mindset for innovation, shaping how I create impact in real life

Wael Said
Founder of Belmood
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START Nuremberg helped me sharpen my vision and strengthen my storytelling by providing a supportive space to exchange ideas and receive constructive feedback. Being surrounded by driven founders gave me the clarity and momentum to keep building Belmood with confidence and purpose.

Juliane Ort
Startup Coach,Ohm Potenziale
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At START Nuremberg, I organized events, led the events team, and helped grow the local startup community. I learned to manage projects, test ideas, and meet supportive people. Most importantly, I discovered my passion for entrepreneurial environments, which drives my work as a startup coach

Mathias Wahrenberger
Founder START Nuremberg, & MD LucyBalu
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START Nuremberg lit the entrepreneurial spark in me, which stayed with me for years. That inspiration led me to lay the foundation LucyBalu as a Co-Founder,15 years after graduation. START gave me the vision, confidence, and community to pursue my ideas and turn them into reality.

Luca Twarloh
Senior Consultant, Deloitte
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In my role as MD of Operations, I led a team for the first time, navigating conflicting interests while keeping everyone motivated and engaged. I learned to prioritize, make decisions confidently, and stand by them when needed. This experience at START was one of my most important lessons.

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