Celebrating innovative ideas, making female founders visible and promoting female entrepreneurship – that is exactly what the FEMALE FOUNDERS CUP stands for. On 19 November 2026, the competition will once again bring together the most promising female founders from across Baden-Württemberg in Böblingen.
In the elevator pitch competition, selected founders present their business ideas to a jury and the audience in just a few minutes. The event showcases innovation, creates valuable networking opportunities and strengthens female entrepreneurship across Baden-Württemberg.
As an agency, we have been supporting the FEMALE FOUNDERS CUP for many years on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg.
Preparing the finalists is particularly important to us. Through our pitch training, we strengthen their stage presence, storytelling skills and overall performance – because every great idea deserves a great stage.
We also take care of moderating the elevator pitch competition, as well as stage interviews and panel discussions on socially relevant topics, presenting the entire programme in a dynamic and engaging stage format.
At the same time, the event creates valuable connections, making the FEMALE FOUNDERS CUP a strong network that extends far beyond the competition itself.
"Germany cannot afford to ignore the potential of women. They are the country's greatest untapped resource."
(Verena Pausder, Chairwoman of the German Startup Association)
As an owner-managed agency with female leadership, supporting female founders is a cause that is particularly close to our hearts. That is why we are committed to initiatives such as the FEMALE FOUNDERS CUP, encouraging more women to take the step into entrepreneurship and actively shape the innovative strength of Baden-Württemberg.
Applications for the FEMALE FOUNDERS CUP 2026 are now open
In the elevator pitch competition, selected founders present their business ideas to a jury and the audience in just a few minutes. The event showcases innovation, creates valuable networking opportunities and strengthens female entrepreneurship across Baden-Württemberg.
As an agency, we have been supporting the FEMALE FOUNDERS CUP for many years on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg.
Preparing the finalists is particularly important to us. Through our pitch training, we strengthen their stage presence, storytelling skills and overall performance – because every great idea deserves a great stage.
We also take care of moderating the elevator pitch competition, as well as stage interviews and panel discussions on socially relevant topics, presenting the entire programme in a dynamic and engaging stage format.
At the same time, the event creates valuable connections, making the FEMALE FOUNDERS CUP a strong network that extends far beyond the competition itself.
"Germany cannot afford to ignore the potential of women. They are the country's greatest untapped resource."
(Verena Pausder, Chairwoman of the German Startup Association)
As an owner-managed agency with female leadership, supporting female founders is a cause that is particularly close to our hearts. That is why we are committed to initiatives such as the FEMALE FOUNDERS CUP, encouraging more women to take the step into entrepreneurship and actively shape the innovative strength of Baden-Württemberg.
Applications for the FEMALE FOUNDERS CUP 2026 are now open
