Last Call for EARLY BIRD ✨
First ticket phase ends TODAY! // Attention to all startups & investors - register now for the Investment Vernissage // These are the benefits for Waterkant exhibitors
[click here for english version]Dear Waterkant Community,
Flying around the world in 80 days - and then landing back on time for the Waterkant Festival in Kiel. At least that's how the clever Early Birds could do it:
// ‼️ EARLY BIRD ticket phase ends TODAY ‼️ - Buy your discounted festival ticket now 🎫
// Investment Vernissage - Opportunities for Startups & Investors // Register now & find your perfect match! 🤝🏼
// Waterkant Exhibition - Exhibitors benefit from these advantages 🙌🏼 // Apply now & be part of it.
‘I can't decide what I liked best ... probably the many motivated, open-minded people. The presentations were great, the exhibition interesting, the dialogue and networking easy and relaxed. All in all, a more than well-rounded event.’
Ulrike Aumüller // Research & Development Centre FH Kiel about Waterkant24
‼️Last Call for EARLY BIRD‼️
// A birdie told us that our early bird tickets are only available today!
Dive into new futures
// The Waterkant Festival inspires, connects and motivates people to take the plunge into new futures. Whether founders, entrepreneurs, students or those interested in the future - this is where ideas, networks and new perspectives are created. Be part of it!
So be quick now and secure your WATERKANT FESTIVAL TICKET at an unbeatable Early Bird price.
Investment vernissage // Where startups & investors come together 🤝🏼
// When: Festival Thursday, 19 June - 8PM
Startups have been the DNA of theInvestment, network, visibility.
// Why YOUR startup should be there
Exclusive access to investors // Exchange ideas in person with business angels, venture capitalists and investors - in an environment that promotes real dialogue.
Networking with other startups // Take the opportunity to discover exciting collaborations with other innovative startups from Northern Europe.
Media presence // Utilise the reach of the event and show the world what you're made of! Waterkant Festival since 2026. We make startups (primarily from the energy/greentech, AI, open source, ocean/maritime and life sciences (deep tech-related) sectors visible, increase their chances of success through access to capital and bring them directly together with investors - without endless pitches, but with real, value-adding discussions at eye level.
Investment, network, visibility.
// Why YOUR startup should be there
Exclusive access to investors // Exchange ideas in person with business angels, venture capitalists and investors - in an environment that promotes real dialogue.
Networking with other startups // Take the opportunity to discover exciting collaborations with other inAccess, insights, trends.
// What's in it for investors
Direct access to founders // Meet founders at eye level and dive deep into their visions - without lengthy pitches, but with prepared insights.
Early insights into promising startups // Gain access to startup data and pitch decks in advance to engage in targeted and efficient dialogue on site.
Market insights and trend spotting // Identify promising trends at an early stage and gain insights into current developments in various industries.novative startups from Northern Europe.
Media presence // Utilise the reach of the event and show the world what you're made of!
Access, insights, trends.
// What's in it for investors
Direct access to founders // Meet founders at eye level and dive deep into their visions - without lengthy pitches, but with prepared insights.
Early insights into promising startups // Gain access to startup data and pitch decks in advance to engage in targeted and efficient dialogue on site.
Market insights and trend spotting // Identify promising trends at an early stage and gain insights into current developments in various industries.
// The Investment Vernissage takes place in cooperation with the Startup Verband Schleswig Holstein and the IZET Innovation Centre Itzehoe.
Waterkant exhibition
// Why you should be there ✨
// very high visibility for your project7,500 visitors in 2024 // 45,000 in our online community
// opportunity to get feedback on your idea & project
// design your project with the support of an experienced exhibition team
// new contact & cooperation opportunities
// use of the exhibition for your own workshops, events or meet-ups
‘It was an incredible project that I was able to realise with a fantastic team. I am incredibly grateful for the collaboration and the creative exchange.’ Hannah Bauhoff // RBZ Kiel & Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design - Digital Learning Campus
The exhibition space is large but limited.
Apply now & until 13 April //
// YOU at Waterkant 🤝🏼
You don't just want to be part of it, you want to contribute yourself, your idea or even your company to Waterkant?
Great! - Whether it's an exhibition, festival, event or something completely different, we're interested in hearing from you!
Sea you soon 🌊
Your Team of the Waterkant Futures Thinking Lab
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