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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Submission Phase: Send us your approaches!
Seize this moment to showcase your innovative concepts & solutions. Throughout this phase, we're available every week in our Q&A sessions to address your questions and provide support or simply explore our FAQs for additional assistance. Deadline: February 4, 2025, 23:59 PM CEST.
After the deadline, Volksbank Stuttgart will review all submissions and select up to six teams to be shortlisted and given the opportunity to get to know them in a virtual meeting. Afterwards, up to three teams will be chosen for the final phase and will be invited to the Collaboration KickOffs.
Collaboration Kickoffs: 1-2 weeks after finalist anouncement
Each finalist will engage in a session with Volksbank Stuttgart aimed at refining approaches and laying the groundwork for a funded co-creation journey together in the Collaboration Phase. The session will be guided by open innovation experts from ekipa.
Attendance is mandatory.
Collaboration Phase: Starting right after the Collaboration KickOffs
Adapt and refine your approaches in close collaboration with Volksbank Stuttgart, establishing the groundwork for a potential long-term partnership. Each finalist team will receive up to 2,000 euros for successfully conducting this phase from ekipa.
Demo Day: one-day (tbd)
Finalists will present their refined approaches and potential long-term propositions, followed by in-depth discussions. Volksbank will then deliberate on the final details and determine which partnership to progress further with.