The Weltethos Institute is a research and educational institution at the University of Tübingen with the goal of promoting value orientation and trust in business and society. The institute’s pitch day of the same name is aimed at young impact entrepreneurs who have developed a business plan and are already active and founded on the market. The company should have been founded no earlier than 2018 and no later than 2021; all business sectors are permitted.
Additional criteria applicants should meet:
- Contribution to the common good (traceable positive ethical, social, and/or sustainable impact of the business)
- Solid economic foundation
- Potential for further successful business development
Informal expressions of interest can be sent by email to villhauer@weltethos-institut.org until April 15, 2023. Applicants will then receive forms for the official application, which must be submitted by April 30, 2023. Each application should include a brief and meaningful description of the project and the planned implementation.
Finals in Tübingen
On June 15, 2023, the pitch day will take place at the Weltethos Institute in Tübingen. Up to six finalists will be invited to present their projects and project ideas. The finalists will present their startups in person to the jury and a group of potential investors. In addition, prize money totaling €10,000 will be awarded. The jury will also decide on the distribution of the prize money. The use of the prize money is intended only for business activities of the company.
