Proof of Concept

TEST YOUR PRODUCT IN FRONT OF MORE THAN 1000 CUSTOMERS

Ten start-up teams will launch their products live at the summit. They will present their ideas to over 1,000 potential customers with their pitches. This will give them initial feedback from the market and enable them to take the next step with their start-ups.

You too can launch your start-up live at the Entrepreneurship Summit, pitch your product and receive valuable feedback.

Please note: The Proof of Concept will take place offline and in German, so we can only consider submissions that can participate in person and German language.

The application period is now closed.

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Good entrepreneurial designs always involve a lot of work. It often takes years to develop a business concept.

At some point, the time comes when you have to test the basic assumptions of your business model. At the Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, you have the opportunity to carry out the first market test for your entrepreneurial design - your business idea - under very real conditions with over 1000 Summit participants as part of the Proof of Concept format.

The Proof of Concept will take place during the Entrepreneurship Summit weekend from 11-12 October 2025. The aim is to receive as many binding orders as possible within this time and generate the highest possible turnover.

Proof of Concept 2025 – The market test

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At the Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, nine finalists in the proof-of-concept competition competed against each other with their innovative business ideas in a real-world market test.

They presented their products and services on stage in short, one-minute pitches – immediately afterwards, visitors were able to experience, test and purchase them at the stands.

Direct feedback from customers helped the teams to improve their concepts in a targeted manner. The team with the highest sales at the end of the day secured victory.

Proof of Concept Markttest 2024

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At the Entrepreneurship Summit 2024, ten finalists of the Proof of Concept competition presented their business ideas in a practical market test.

They had one minute each to present their products or services on stage, after which visitors could experience, try out and purchase them directly at the stands.

The teams received immediate customer feedback, which helped them to further develop their business models in a targeted manner. The team with the highest turnover at the end of the day won the competition.

Proof of Concept Markttest 2023

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Seven start-up teams presented their ideas live at the summit in front of over 1,000 potential customers – and tested whether their concept was convincing with real sales.

During the proof of concept, they received direct market feedback and were able to test their assumptions in practice. The event took place during the summit weekend from 21 to 22 October 2023 in Berlin. The goal was to generate as many orders as possible.

The summit brought together over 1,000 entrepreneurial-minded people who want to start businesses that are environmentally friendly, socially responsible and value-oriented. Become part of our entrepreneurship community!

Proof of Concept Markttest 2022

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At the Entrepreneurship Summit 2022, ten founders presented their ideas live on the big stage in the Audimax.

As part of the Proof of Concept competition, they put themselves to the market test with short pitches, a real audience and direct feedback. The aim was to win their first customers, gather market feedback and further develop their business models.

We look forward to welcoming the following participants in 2025

PronunCise

Clear communication starts with confident pronunciation- and that’s exactly what PronunCise helps learners achieve.

Founded by Youssef Ouarrak, Ahmad Alzin, and Alfred Kaiser, PronunCise is building an AI-powered pronunciation coach that provides real-time, personalized feedback to help users refine their speaking skills with precision and clarity.

What PronunCise offers:

Immediate feedback on mispronounced words
Progress tracking to build consistency
Ideal for language learners, educators, and professionals
Built with a strong focus on UX, AI, and learning science

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LOVIT - SpaceKampagne

Project space for visitor groups

Ideal location for pop-ups, delegations, presentations, creative installations and professional performances. Flexible temporary design, easy appointment scheduling and direct access to an active network of groups and business partners for effective presentations.

Various time slots for group visits
Flexible design according to the needs of your own communities by bringing your own materials, works or presentation aids
Strengthening of learning-oriented communities through joint formats
Location on campus with seven universities and over a hundred companies

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Become a fairHANDLER

Do you know that feeling during negotiations when you think: There could have been so much more to gain?

Your counterpart uses tricks, puts pressure on you – and in the end, you've paid too much

or sold yourself short.

This is exactly where fairHANDLER comes in.

Our mission is to support solopreneurs, founders and digital nomads in conducting negotiations successfully and fairly.

Fair in the outcome. Fair for you. Fair for your negotiating partner. And fair to the environment and resources. Because if you want to build good long-term relationships, you don't need a battle strategy – you need clarity, attitude and practice. That's why we're creating a training space for fair negotiators:

At the fairHANDLER Campus, you'll combine structured know-how with practical experience and personal growth.

Our approach is unique:

- The Harvard principle for objective, solution-focused negotiation

- Improvisation techniques from the theatre for spontaneity, responsiveness and authentic behaviour

- NLP-based self-work to remove blockages, develop attitude and make your communication effective

- and over 20 years of sales experience that you won't find in any book.

You don't just learn the theory – you put it into practice. In live role-plays, with honest feedback and in a community that strengthens each other.

Learn. Implement. Exchange. That is our fair UNDERSTANDING.

Become part of fairHANDLER and discover how negotiating works your way – confidently, clearly and humanely.

Let's make fair the new strong.

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Ikego

Ikego is a sustainable, circular building system for everyday products. It works like ‘LEGO meets IKEA’. The components of the products are universal and can be used creatively in different ways; a wide variety of products can be created from the same parts. This makes it easy to remodel, adapt or continuously upgrade your own home. Endless creative freedom. And all of this supports the sustainable circular economy in a way that no other approach can deliver. Ikego is a solution for sustainable and creative living, exhibiting, working and more. Our website can be found here: https://ikego.world

Ikego is a platform for collaboration between a wide variety of companies. The components are open and can be used commercially by anyone. The more manufacturers sell products for it, the more customers can do with these products, because the system grows in its possibilities. Ikego also sells its own selected products to finance the platform and advance the system. The first product to go on sale is the ‘O.Pen’ pen. A modular open-design pen that supports all standard ballpoint refills, making it particularly durable and reusable. The O.pen is open to many possibilities!

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MyCreativeSpark

Unleash your creative voice

I want to see a world full of creativity, where we allow ourselves to express even the craziest ideas. Why? Because it is precisely these crazy or unthinkable ideas that can form the basis for something truly new.

This is exactly where MyCreativeSpark comes in. The app gives you small, unconventional impulses – not as a course, but as a playful nudge to spark your creative energy. All you need is a notebook or sketchbook... and your curiosity.

Because creativity is not a talent that you either have or don't have. It is an attitude, a source of vitality, meaning and freedom – in everyday life, at work and, of course, in art.

What you can expect:

Daily sparks for your thinking
Short, poetic suggestions from art therapy, humour and agile methods – light, surprising and inspiring.
Playful tools & challenges
From the wheel of fortune to the poetic rondo. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound – always an invitation to rediscover yourself. Short reflection questions help you to derive meaning from the game.
Resonance space in the community
In our Telegram group, you will find like-minded people who appreciate depth and humour just as much as you do.

What inspires you?

Because we all feel differently, you will receive impulses that match your inner mood. A short test will show you which key feeling guides you to freedom: clarity, joy, wonder or closeness – each mood opens up a different access to your creative power.

MyCreativeSpark accompanies you back to a time when you did not yet evaluate your creativity – but simply allowed it to flow.

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IKANI

Real vanilla. Fair and natural.

Ikani brings vanilla from small farms in Bali directly to the UK – hand-harvested, sun-dried and without additives. Each pod is fully traceable and comes from a cooperative that supports family farms across the island.

Why Ikani?

Direct trade – no middlemen, fair for farmers
Hand-pollinated & harvested – traditionally sun-dried
Natural & aromatic – high-quality cultivation, without synthetic additives
Transparency – full traceability along the supply chain

For connoisseurs, manufacturers and anyone who wants to experience the taste of high-quality vanilla from Bali directly from its source.

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BeAFox

BeAFox – The app for independent and playful financial education

BeAFox makes financial knowledge understandable, exciting and practical. Instead of dry theory, users can expect short, interactive lessons with quiz questions that consolidate knowledge in a lasting way. Gamification elements such as missions, points and rewards provide motivation – learning no longer feels like a chore, but is fun.

What makes it special: BeAFox is 100% independent and neutral.

We do not sell financial products and do not recommend banks or insurance companies. Our goal is clear: to impart real financial literacy – in an understandable, honest and accessible way.

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Brands 4 Change

Toys reimagined: Sustainable. Local. Visionary.

Welcome to Brands 4 Change – the future of toy production.

Our mission: To develop toys that bring joy to children, teach values and protect the environment at the same time.

Our products are made from recycled materials, designed locally – and full of stories with social added value.

Discover our first limited edition: sustainable soft toys packaged in 3D-printed mini containers.

Toys that inspire – for today's children and tomorrow's world.

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Spenden & Sparen

Do good. Enjoy benefits. Strengthen community.

Many people want to help – but often lack the direct incentive or confidence that their help will actually make a difference. At the same time, small shops, social enterprises and local suppliers struggle for visibility.

Donate & Save combines all these challenges into one solution: a digital voucher book that rewards social assistance with real benefits. Anyone who donates – online or directly to a street vendor – gains access to exclusive offers, discounts and vouchers from committed partner companies.

🔁 £5 donation = £100 voucher value

📱 Conveniently select and redeem vouchers

❤️ Support people & projects that make a difference

The idea came from a personal observation in the Berlin underground: as an introvert, I was deeply moved by the strength of homeless vendors who muster the courage to approach strangers every day. Their energy should be more visible, their impact more rewarded.

With the Proof of Concept of the Entrepreneurship Summit, we want to find out how this idea is received by users and partners – directly, honestly and from real life.

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