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IdeaLab!

Student-Run Startup Conference for Founders and Investors

Employees
13 employees
Locations
1 location

About

IdeaLab! is one of Europe's leading student-run startup and entrepreneurship conferences organized by students from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. Based in Vallendar, Germany, the conference connects early-stage founders, investors, students, and corporate partners through keynotes, workshops, pitch battles, and curated networking sessions.

Services

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Startup Pitch Competition
Offers early-stage startups the opportunity to present their ventures to a jury of venture capitalists and angel investors, competing for prize money, mentorship, and direct exposure to European startup investors and media partners.
Corporate Sponsoring and Partner Packages
Provides corporate partners and venture capital funds with brand visibility, recruiting opportunities, dedicated partner lounges, exclusive networking dinners, and direct access to high-potential student entrepreneurs and early-stage founders.
Investor Speed Dating and Matchmaking
Facilitates 1:1 meetings and curated networking sessions between venture capital investors, business angels, and pre-seed to Series A startup founders to discuss funding opportunities, dealflow, and strategic growth during the conference.

Quick Info

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Employees
13
Founded
2026
Operating in
Germany
Company type
Tech Company
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Industries2
Solution Areas2
Sub Industries3
Audience
Target Industries

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Customer Segments

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Business Model
Locations1
HeadquarterHQ
Stadt- und Kongresshalle Vallendar, Germany

References10

  1. 1.McKinsey
  2. 2.Enpal
  3. 3.Bolt
  4. 4.Mercanis
  5. 5.Vindelici

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Recent activity

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Sep 2026
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#startup
#conference
#entrepreneurship