LIFT-OFF 2026 SCHEDULE
This is how the start-up competition will run!
- Kick-OFF on the 12th January 2026
- 1st milestone is a short text about your own project idea and a business model canvas!
- Consultation from the start-up support of the University of Göttingen
- Workshops (participation not required)
- 06.02.2026 – 1a. Business model canvas (online, German)
- 13.02.2026 – 1b. Business model canvas (online, English)
- 18.02.2026 – 2. Revenue model and business model (online, English)
- 23.02.2026 – 3. Competition and market environment (online, English)
- 04.03.2026 – 4a. Pitch training (in presence, German)
- 05.03.2026 – 4b. Pitch training (in presence, English)
- 15.04.2026 – 5a. Legal tips (in presence, German)
- 15.04.2026 – 5b. subsequent After-Work
- 2nd milestone are the further creation of a business model canvas, pitch deck and pitch video!
- Personal mentors help the teams to further develop and refine their idea
- Jury meeting
- Award ceremony on 28.05.2026
Do you have any questions about the competition? We are happy to help:
Jasmin DüwellManager Internationalisation
0551 39-21732
E-Mail
Eva-Lotte KalzCommunity Management, Transfer Manager ZERN
0551 39-25164
E-Mail
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