Question 1

What can I expect at the fair?

Accepted Answer

Each startup gets a 20-minute demo slot on one of the four stages and demonstrates its solution in the way you can evaluate it best: on a live system, on the machine, or using a real customer case. No pitch competition, no slide battles. You decide afterwards whom you want to talk to; follow-ups only happen with your active approval.

Question 2

How does the daily schedule work?

Accepted Answer

Admission starts at 09:00 AM, welcome address at 09:45 AM. From 10:00 AM, the program runs in parallel on three stages, with the food stage added at 10:20 AM in the morning. The morning session runs until 12:00 PM, followed by a lunch break until 01:00 PM. There is a coffee break at 02:20 PM, and the final block runs from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM. Afterwards, open networking until 07:00 PM. Each stage has its own main topic per block, so you can specifically attend the time slot that fits your business.

Question 3

Can I stay all day?

Accepted Answer

Yes, food and drinks are provided.

Question 4

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Seedhouse is located in Osnabrück's old town, a 10-minute walk from the main train station. Parking is available in the Ledenhof parking garage. Directions and hotel recommendations will be sent two weeks before the event.

Question 5

What exactly is a “startup” in this context?

Accepted Answer

Young technology companies with a solution that is no longer in the prototype stage. Important, the companies presenting at Innovate Mittelstand already have customers like you. No research projects, no ideas on paper. What is on stage is already running today in a Mittelstand business.

Question 6

Who selects the startups?

Accepted Answer

The Seedhouse team. The criterion is not the loudest story, but a solution that is already running with several customers and can be clearly demonstrated on stage.

Question 7

Do I have to publicly display my company or my name?

Accepted Answer

No. The attendee list is not public. You only share your business card or contact information where you choose to. Name badges are required for entry but will not be published or shared.

Question 8

Until when can I book tickets?

Accepted Answer

There is no registration deadline; tickets can be booked as long as seats are available. The day ticket costs €199 including 19% VAT, which includes access to all four stages, breakfast, lunch buffet, drinks, and networking.

Question 9

Can I transfer my ticket?

Accepted Answer

Yes, free of charge via email up to 3 days before the event. Simply send new contact details, and we will update them.

Question 10

Applying as a startup, what are the criteria?

Accepted Answer

Solution already running with several customers, technical maturity, applicable in classic Mittelstand. Application by email with a 1-pager on the solution, customers, and team.

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