STAR*PARADE 2025 - Clear the stage for your idea!

On Wednesday, 24 September 2025, we invite all founders, idea carriersand creative professionals to the pitch event for the cultural and creative industries.

Date: 24 September 2025, from 17:00

Location: Kunsthalle Lausitz in the Großenhainer Bahnhof Cottbus

Your opportunity in the cultural and creative industries

The cultural and creative industries are full of bold ideas - from design and architecture to music and innovative cultural projects. At the pitch, you present your concept to an expert jury, receive valuable feedback and canwin partners, supporters and investors.Regardless of whether you are just starting out or want to take your vision to the next level: your appearance at STAR*PARADE will make you visible.

This is how your pitch works

You have 7 minutes to present your project using 7 charts: Challenge, Solution, Business Idea, Market, Funding, Team and Vision. Don't worry: you're not alone! We will prepare you optimally in free workshops. In addition, experienced consultants will accompany you on your way - from the initial idea to the final.

All workshop dates at a glance

Workshop "Building a pitch deck & pitching"

- 13.08.2025 | 18:00-20:00 | German
- 18.09.2025 | 18:00-20:00 | English

Rhetoric workshop

- 27.08.2025 | 18:00-20:00 | English
- 01.10.2025 | 18:00-20:00 | German

Workshop "Dryrun Final Pitch" (dress rehearsal)

- 20.08.2025 | 18:00-20:00 | German/English
- 17.09.2025 | 18:00-20:00 | German/English
- 24.09.2025 | 18:00-20:00 | German/English
- 08.10.2025 | 18:00-20:00 | German/English

All workshops take place in the Startblock B2, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and are partly also possible online.

Networking and setting the course

Each pitch date is also an opportunity to meet other founders, entrepreneurs, mentorsand investors. Get inspired, exchange ideas and find partners for your project.

On 24 September, not only the pitch stage awaits you in the Kunsthalle, but also a creative evening of networking.

Final at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg

The best ideas from all categories will compete against each other in the grand final on 5 November 2025 at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. The winners will be chosen here - with prize money, non-cash prizes and an extra portion of attention.

Take part now - #just do it

Do you have an idea? Then take your chance and help us shape the Lusatia of tomorrow. Apply by 31 August 2025, prepare yourself with our workshops and show what you're made of at the pitch!

More information & application: https: //startuplausitz.de/starparade-2025/

We look forward to seeing you!

Your BTU Founders' Service