The OUT OF THE BOX.NRW Award is a yearly showcase for the region’s top digital companies. The event brings the local startup community together to award a over 50.000 euro to the night’s top companies.
For the second year, PIRATEx developed a hybrid solution to connect participants onsite and online. Alongside the interactive award show, participants connected via parallel networking sessions on the event’s digital platform.
“PIRATEx designed a visually appealing and exciting award ceremony aimed to bridge the gap between participants on-site, and those attending virtually. Through the digital platform, the audience’s votes helped to determine the night’s winners. ”
During the live show, nominated startups pitch live on stage, to convince the audience and jury of their merit– and for a share of the prize money!
Whether you are looking to host a small workshop or a big international trade fair, you want to leave a lasting impact. We can help you bring your vision to life!
#RaiseYourselfIn order to build better and more successful businesses, we need to view humans as a whole. You have it in your own hands – how can we evolve as human beings?
Topic Track curated by:
Michelle Ruby, Founder of RubixPotential
This year we will offer a stage to a variety of startups and companies that are actively tackling one of our time’s biggest issues: climate change! This is not simply a pitch but a chance for ClimateTech Companies to show what they do and get the support and exposure they need and deserve!
More on how to apply for this soon.
Humans thrive on connection, but the industry has changed. How should people come together for the next generation of events?
Topic Track curated by:
Ben Costantini, Event Expert and Founder of Startup Sesame
Not relying on existing technologies, but instead constantly challenging the status quo and causing industry disruption. From artificial intelligence to robotics, blockchain, quantum computing, and beyond.
Topic Track curated by:
Sonya Barlow, Founder at Like Minded Females
Sustainability & CleantechA wave of innovations in service of helping the climate. How to let it become a Tsunami.
Topic Track curated by:
Lubomila Jordanova, Co-Founder of PlanA & Greentech Alliance
OUT OF THE BOX.NRW is a competition honoring North Rhine-Westphalia’s digital startup scene. It’s an award that shows how tech ideas can be so convincing and thrilling that the community wants to see their favorite startups in the final pitch for a total of 50,000 euros in prize money on September 1st.
A local deep dive into the NRW Startup Ecosystem. Success stories to share, developments to discuss, and how to raise its global impact.
Topic Track curated by:
Thomas Riedel, Tech Expert and Journalist
Logistics & SCMWhat innovations are driving logistics and supply chain? How to use it to exchange, grow and innovate.
Topic Track curated by:
Katharina Zipse, Product Owner of A2X Logistics
How to get the most out of your product with the least effort? Building products without coders? Hands-on product development, how to set the course, raise the sail, and let it take off.
Topic Track curated by:
Sebastian Deutsch, Head of Nerds and Founder of 9elements
#RaiseYourGrowthSocial and marketing activities are crucial to building your personal brand and the community that surrounds it. Practical tips about tools and strategies to boost your performance.
Topic Track curated by:
David Arnoux, Co-Founder of Growth Tribe
#RaiseYourFundsIt’s not only about cash – it’s about how to find and attract the right people. What opportunities are there and what’s the best approach for your business to raise financially.
Topic Track curated by:
Borys Musielak, Founding Partner at SMOK Ventures
#RaiseYourCultureHow to build a great company and a resilient culture you can rely on when the storm comes up. Organizational hacks in terms of structure, hiring, communication well as motivation, and employee happiness are the core of this section.
Topic Track curated by:
Manuel Koelman, Co-Founder of PIRATE.global
