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The decision is made. Ten digital startups took the stage at the PIRATE Summit 2023 to compete for the OUT OF THE BOX.NRW award and a total of 50,000 euros in prize money. It was a night full of inspirational pitches, celebrating innovative ideas and well-deserved winners. Congratulations to the awardees and a big shout to all our contestants and contributors for making this memorable show happen!
Stay tuned - for #OOTBNRW 2024 is coming!
All you need to know about the new startup award for NRW
THE COMPETITION
What it's all about
The #OOTBNRW is “your“ competition. One that puts North Rhine-Westphalia’s digital startup scene in the spotlight and celebrates it. And someone who shows how your ideas can be so convincing and inspiring that the community wants to see you in the final pitch with the chance to win a total of 50,000 euros in cash prize money!
Winners
Winners
In the past three years, the #OOTBNRW has been characterized by innovative ideas and an inspiring founding spirit. Get to know the winners from previous years here. We look forward to more exciting innovations at this years’s award.
Minister for Economic Affairs, Mona Neubaur:
Sustainable technologies, new approaches and entrepreneurial courage: These are the driving forces in North-Rhine Westphalia’s digital start-up scene. With the OUT OF THE BOX.NRW award, we support their dedication and put the young start-ups in the spotlight. Because our ultimate goal is help them grow, spread their innovations and to successfully connect them with corporates as well as investors.
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