At the pitch event on 17 June 2025, the finalists will present their projects to a top-class jury. The judges will evaluate the pitches and award prizes, including the

• HTW Startup Prize – €5,000, sponsored by Berliner Sparkasse
• Fashion Prize – €3,000, with prospects for the upcoming “EXIST in Fashion” incubator in September
• Audience Prize – €2,000

Berliner Sparkasse is the main sponsor of the HTW Startup Challenge. Berliner Sparkasse supports founders in all phases of starting a business. Whether account, loans, public subsidies or modern financing instruments - the start-up experts at Berliner Sparkasse are on hand to advise and determine which offers are suitable.