Rooted in Stuttgart: Bringing Regionality to Life through Digitization in Banking and Beyond
Join us in bringing regionality to life and shape the future of regional banking! This is your chance to create & scale digital banking solutions that resonate with local communities. We’re looking for innovative ideas that not only meet the needs of diverse customer segments but also make regional identity a tangible part of the banking experience. Unleash your creativity and help us connect customers to their community in new & meaningful ways!
Who can take part? Whether you're a startup, an innovative company, a student, or an innovator, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the financial landscape.
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🏆 Prize Funded co-creation, partnerships & long-term integration or hiring opportunities (for students)
🕑 Deadline Feb 4, 2025, 10:59 PM🇪🇺 Scope Europe
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What’s in it for you?
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.
The following aspects are among the opportunities that await you:
- Pathway to Pilot Projects and Partnerships: If your solution stands out during the challenge, it opens doors to exciting possibilities such as pilot projects and various forms of collaboration, expanding your reach and impact.
- Potential for Long-term Integration: Depending on the uniqueness and effectiveness of your solution, there is an opportunity for your innovation to be internalized within the organization, offering a significant platform for growth and development of your product.
- Monetary Incentives: Beyond the intellectual and collaborative gains, your participation also brings the opportunity to win prize money as a starting point with the opportunity on further financial support to fuel your journey.
- Exclusive Networking Event: Participants who demonstrate exceptional potential will be invited to an exclusive dinner with the management team of Volksbank Stuttgart. This is a rare opportunity to engage with senior executives, gain insights into the industry, and discuss your ideas in a more personal and informal setting.
- FOR STUDENTS - Opportunity for Work-Study Positions: Successful participants will have the chance to secure work-study positions (Werkstudentenstellen) with Volksbank Stuttgart. This offers a direct pathway into the industry, allowing students to apply their skills in a real-world banking environment while continuing their education.
Goal
Volksbank Stuttgart is committed to innovating banking solutions that deeply connect with regional communities while embracing digital transformation. The focus is on creating tailored digital products that reflect the distinct characteristics of customer segments.
The process to achieve this goal is structured into several phases:
- Phase 1: Concept Proposal
Participants are invited to submit forward-thinking digital banking solutions that reflect the needs and values of different regional customer groups. - Phase 2: Co-Creation & Proof of Concept (PoC)
Selected participants will collaborate closely with Volksbank Stuttgart to refine and test their ideas. This will involve addressing any technical or regional challenges, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems such as Atruvia, and developing prototypes or other tangible proofs of concept to validate feasibility and effectiveness. - Follow-up Collaboration
Volksbank Stuttgart offers the potential for long-term partnerships or hiring to further develop and scale successful concepts.