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Finally it´s time! Now you can nominate your favorite digital startup in NRW for #OOTBNRW 2022. With its OUT OF THE BOX.NRW award, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is celebrating its digital startup scene – and everyone’s invited to get involved. You decide which startups are truly “out of the box”. Don't hesitate and nominate them for the award! A total of 50,000 euros in prize money awaits the winners!
All you need to know about the new startup award for NRW
Box on Tour
Box on Tour
The OOTB-box goes on tour through the ecosystem NRW: Until March 2022, you have the opportunity to submit your nomination in the real OOTB-Box. Meet us in person, learn more about the award and bring your favorite startups a little closer to the prize money. Find our tour dates here.
THE COMPETITION
What it's all about
You let innovations take off! You have until March 21, 2022 to nominate young digital startups that belong „OUT OF THE BOX“ and help your favorite founders pitch at the PIRATE Summit 2022 in front of an international jury for a total prize of 50,000 euros.
Winners
Winners 2020/2021
In the past two 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.
The jury
THEY HAVE A SAY
At #OOTBNRW 2022 a team of established investors and digitalization experts decides – in addition to the community – which ten nominees get the chance to present themselves at the PIRATE Summit 2022. Get to know them here soon.
Economics and Digital Minister Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart:
Once again, OUT OF THE BOX has comprehensively activated the startup community in North Rhine-Westphalia. The 12 finalists are now entering an exciting showdown for the final pitch at the PIRATE LIVE 2021.
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