Rooted in Stuttgart: Bringing Regionality to Life through Digitization in Banking and Beyond

Volksbank Stuttgart eG is a prominent cooperative bank deeply rooted in the Stuttgart region, with a history dating back over 150 years. The bank is known for its commitment to fostering strong relationships with its members and the community, providing a range of financial services that are both innovative and tailored to meet the needs of its customers. Volksbank Stuttgart prides itself on being more than just a financial institution; it is a partner in the economic and social development of the region, supporting local businesses, families, and individuals in achieving their financial goals.

With a wide network of branches and a modern digital presence, Volksbank Stuttgart offers a comprehensive suite of banking services, including personal and business banking, investment products, and real estate financing. The bank's approach is centered around providing personalized, customer-focused services that reflect the unique needs and values of the regional community. Volksbank Stuttgart also places a strong emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility, actively investing in local projects and initiatives that contribute to the well-being of the greater Stuttgart area - urban and rural character Through its blend of tradition and innovation, Volksbank Stuttgart continues to be a trusted financial partner for its members, helping to shape a prosperous future for the region.

This challenge presents a rare opportunity especially for startups, companies, or students to not only demonstrate their innovative capabilities but also to form lasting partnerships and potentially see their solutions adopted and valued by a leading organization in the industry.

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After the end of the deadline, the submissions will be reviewed by the challenge provider. The final teams of every challenge will be selected and invited to participate in the Collaborarion KickOffs. We will inform you via mail. Check the timeline.

To ensure the selection of the most suitable partner, we've structured our process into two comprehensive phases. These phases are designed to evaluate both the expertise and personal compatibility vital for a project of this magnitude. This approach not only empowers the challenge provider to assess the ability and synergy of potential partners for such a pivotal endeavor but also affords you a unique opportunity to gain insights from established corporate entities and evaluate your direction for a lasting collaboration.

Your participation is not binding until you submit the Submission Template, and the submission phase ends. You can always withdraw your submission before the deadline. Once you have uploaded your submission and you want to take part, please consider the timeline and be aware that you should be able to participate in every further step.

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If you want to talk to someone from our team about your approaches, you need more information or if questions arise, just join one of our Q&A calls every Tuesday from 11:00am-11:30am and Thursday from 4:00pm-4:30pm. It is a group call and you also get the chance to meet other innovators!
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If you are looking for a team, make sure to register on our platform to join an existing team. Here you can find all the teams for every ongoing project. Or simply click on the link "Looking for team members?" in the info box on top in order to access our Slack Team Matching channel.

All final teams agree to enter into discussions with the respective challenge provider within three months of the challenge completion regarding possible further use of the solution.  

During this period, the final teams also agree not to enter into discussions with third parties regarding further use of the solutions. 

Both parties (challenge provider and finalists) are also entitled to jointly agree on deviating and individual provisions with regard to confidentiality agreements or IP rights during the collaboration phase. 

All details can be found in the conditions of participation.