Up2B Accelerator

🚀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲? Join the next Up2B Sales Booster on 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵-𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! This two-day digital accelerator is packed with: 💡 Short, impactful 𝗶𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 from seasoned sales experts 🤝 Personalized 𝟭-𝗼𝗻-𝟭 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 sessions to address your startup’s specific challenges If you're a B2B tech startup looking to refine your sales strategy and scale effectively, this program is for you! 📅 Applications are open until February 2nd, 2025 — don’t miss your chance to apply! 🔗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁: https://lnkd.in/eVp4jVPX The Up2B team: Fiona Preisler, Mathis Palm, Samira Höhn, Viviane Laube Other contributors: Start-up BW, NEXT MANNHEIM, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, innoWerft #Up2B #SalesBooster #B2BSales #StartupGrowth #TechStartups

🎉 Spotlight on REFACTUM: Winners of the 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺! 🚀 ✨ Refactum impressed us with their innovative solution for automating work preparation 🛠️. Their software analyzes 3D models and drawings in seconds ⏱️, creating precise work plans, process steps, setup plans, and NC codes with just a push of a button. By tackling challenges like manual workloads, long setup times, and skilled labor shortages, Refactum is revolutionizing manufacturing. We’re proud to have supported this exceptional startup and can’t wait to see what’s next for them! 🌟 👥 Refactum Team: Keran Sivalingam, Dr.-Ing. Jesko Hermann, Oliver Kohn, Dr.-Ing. Patrick Bertram. 💼Up2B Team: Fiona Preisler, Mathis Palm, Samira Höhn, Viviane Laube 🤝Other contributors: Start-up BW, NEXT MANNHEIM, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, innoWerft #Up2B #ExplorationProgram #Innovation #B2BStartups #ManufacturingSolutions

🚀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆 & 𝗫-𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕𝗕𝗤!🎄 Last Thursday, our startups took the stage at innoWerft in Walldorf to present their innovative solutions to a distinguished jury (Sonja Christine Winter & Gunter Deppner) and audience. The pitches were inspiring, showcasing the hard work and progress made throughout the program. 💡✨ 🎉 Congratulations to REFACTUM, the 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆!🏆 Your achievements are a testament to innovation and determination, and we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next.🌟 🔥 The event wrapped up with our festive X-Mas Up2BBQ, bringing together startups, investors, and industry experts for great food, inspiring conversations, and networking in a cozy holiday setting 🎄. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🌟 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: HazardEye (Konstantin S.), Flipper (Sabine Braunschweig), Qompute edge (Mansoureh Tajaddod, PhD), REFACTUM (Dr.-Ing. Jesko Hermann, Keran Sivalingam), 🏆 Serverless Salad (Hope Wilson), Shoushi - Your Digital Hand Sign (Franziska Taubenmann) 💼The Up2B team: Fiona Preisler, Mathis Palm, Samira Höhn, Viviane Laube, Rebecca Föhner, Yannick Ishimwe, Finn Liesching, Inga-Marit Nölle and Bettina J. Reinhard 🤝Other contributors: Start-up BW, NEXT MANNHEIM, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, innoWerft #Up2B #DemoDay #StartupSuccess #Innovation #B2BStartups

📢𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆!🎤✨ On 12 December, our startups will pitch in front of a jury that brings together corporate insights, startup expertise, and angel investor experience. Let's introduce our jury: 🌟 Gunter Deppner A seasoned Sales expert with years of experience at SAP, Gunter is now part of a startup and also an active Business Angel. He knows exactly what it takes to scale and succeed! 🚀💼 🌟 Sonja Christine Winter With a unique blend of startup know-how and corporate vision, Sonja now drives M&A at BASF. Representing the corporate side, she'll bring invaluable insights to the table. 🏢⚡ We can't wait to hear her expert opinion as she evaluates the pitches on Demo Day! 💡 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀? You can find the registration link in the comments below.⬇️ Don’t miss out on this exciting event! 🌟 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: HazardEye (Konstantin S.), Flipper (Sabine Braunschweig), Qompute edge (Mansoureh Tajaddod, PhD), REFACTUM (Dr.-Ing. Jesko Hermann, Keran Sivalingam), Serverless Salad (Hope Wilson), Shoushi - Your Digital Hand Sign (Franziska Taubenmann) The Up2B team: Fiona Preisler, Frauke Bothe-Anstädt, Mathis Palm, Samira Höhn, Viviane Laube, Rebecca Föhner and Yannick Ishimwe Other contributors: Start-up BW, NEXT MANNHEIM, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, innoWerft

💡 How to get to innoWerft for the 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆 & 𝗫𝗺𝗮𝘀-𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕𝗕𝗤 🎄 We're excited to welcome you to innoWerft (📍Kleinfeldweg 54, 69190 Walldorf) for our Demo Day and festive Xmas-Up2BBQ on December 12, 2024! Here’s how you can get there: 🟢 𝗕𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿: There’s a large parking lot right next to the building, making it super convenient for drivers. Just pop the address into your GPS, and you’re all set!🚗 🔵 𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻: If you're arriving by train, the Wiesloch-Walldorf station is the closest stop. From there, it’s a short 12-minute walk to innoWerft.🚆 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀? You can find the registration link in the comments below.⬇️ Don’t miss out on this exciting event! We can’t wait to see you there!🤝 🌟 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: HazardEye (Konstantin S.), Flipper (Sabine Braunschweig), Qompute edge (Mansoureh Tajaddod, PhD), REFACTUM (Dr.-Ing. Jesko Hermann, Keran Sivalingam), Serverless Salad (Hope Wilson), Shoushi - Your Digital Hand Sign (Franziska Taubenmann) The Up2B team: Fiona Preisler, Frauke Bothe-Anstädt, Mathis Palm, Samira Höhn, Viviane Laube, Rebecca Föhner and Yannick Ishimwe Other contributors: Start-up BW, NEXT MANNHEIM, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, innoWerft

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆!🚀 On December 12th, 2024, our startups will take the stage at innoWerft (Kleinfeldweg 54, 69190 Walldorf) to pitch their innovative ideas. Don’t miss this chance to see the next wave of 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, connect with industry experts, and enjoy a festive 𝗫-𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕𝗕𝗤🔥. 🎄 Innovation, networking, and holiday vibes! 🎅 📅 Details & Registration: Link in the comments! 🌟 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: HazardEye (Konstantin S.), Flipper (Sabine Braunschweig), Qompute edge (Mansoureh Tajaddod, PhD), REFACTUM (Dr.-Ing. Jesko Hermann, Keran Sivalingam), Serverless Salad (Hope Wilson), Shoushi - Your Digital Hand Sign (Franziska Taubenmann) The Up2B team: Fiona Preisler, Frauke Bothe-Anstädt, Mathis Palm, Samira Höhn, Viviane Laube, Rebecca Föhner and Yannick Ishimwe Other contributors: Start-up BW, NEXT MANNHEIM, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, innoWerft #Up2B #DemoDay #XMasBBQ #Innovation #B2BStartups

🎄𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆 & 𝗫-𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕𝗕𝗤🎅 On December 12th, 2024, join us at the innoWerft (Kleinfeldweg 54, 69190 Walldorf) for a special evening! Our Exploration Masterclass startups will take the stage during the 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆, showcasing their innovative ideas and progress 🚀. After the pitches, enjoy a festive 𝗫-𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕𝗕𝗤 🔥—great food, inspiring conversations, and networking opportunities in a christmassy atmosphere.🎄 📅 Details & Registration: Link in the comments! 🌟 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: HazardEye (Konstantin S.),  Flipper (Sabine Braunschweig),  Qompute edge (Mansoureh Tajaddod, PhD),  REFACTUM (Dr.-Ing. Jesko Hermann, Keran Sivalingam),  Serverless Salad (Hope Wilson),  Shoushi - Your Digital Hand Sign (Franziska Taubenmann) The Up2B team: Fiona Preisler, Frauke Bothe-Anstädt, Mathis Palm, Samira Höhn, Viviane Laube, Rebecca Föhner and Yannick Ishimwe Other contributors: Start-up BW, NEXT MANNHEIM, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, innoWerft #Up2B #DemoDay #XMasBBQ #B2BStartups #Innovation

Yesterday the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 took place, organised by PALATINA Business Angels Rhein-Neckar e.V. in cooperation with the KI-Garage and the Up2B Accelerator. 🚀✨  🌟 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: - 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, Konstantin S.: Drone-based structural inspections powered by AI and Computer Vision, ensuring operational safety.   - Assemblio, Dr. Alexander Neb: Revolutionizing assembly planning with AI, reducing timelines from weeks to minutes.   - REFACTUM, Keran Sivalingam and Dr.-Ing. Jesko Hermann: Instant analysis of 3D models to create precise work plans and NC codes with the help of AI.   - Idana AG, Dr. Lucas Spohn: Intelligent patient onboarding for efficient, data-driven healthcare processes.   - Papayo.ai, Rico Fernando: Automating and enhancing recruitment processes with AI-driven solutions.   - Talk'n'Job, Markus Krampe: Voice-guided mobile job applications designed to streamline hiring for blue-collar workers and young professionals.  A special highlight of the evening was the keynote by Christian Daniel, Head of AI Research at Bosch, who shared invaluable insights into emerging technological trends and the exciting opportunities they present for startup investors. 💡  We’re especially proud of 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 and REFACTUM, part of our current 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. Catch them again on 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆, where they will take the stage to pitch their groundbreaking solutions once more! 🎤 The Up2B team: Fiona Preisler, Frauke Bothe-Anstädt, Mathis Palm, Samira Höhn, Viviane Laube, Rebecca Föhner and Yannick Ishimwe Other contributors: Start-up BW, NEXT MANNHEIM, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, innoWerft  #Innovation #Startups #Networking #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity #Up2B #BusinessAngels #DemoDay

🎄 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆 & 𝗫-𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕𝗕𝗤 🎅 On 12 December 2024, startups from the Exploration Masterclass will take to the stage to showcase their innovative ideas at Demo Day. 🚀  Don't miss the chance to see their progress and hear their pitches. After the presentations, join us for a festive 𝗫-𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕𝗕𝗤🔥 - an evening of great food, inspiring conversation and networking opportunities in a Christmassy atmosphere. 📅 Details & registration: Link in the comments! 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: HazardEye (Konstantin S.), Flipper (Sabine Braunschweig), Qompute edge (Mansoureh Tajaddod, PhD), REFACTUM (Dr.-Ing. Jesko Hermann, Keran Sivalingam), Serverless Salad (Hope Wilson), Shoushi - Your Digital Hand Sign (Franziska Taubenmann) The Up2B team: Fiona Preisler, Frauke Bothe-Anstädt, Mathis Palm, Samira Höhn, Viviane Laube, Rebecca Föhner and Yannick Ishimwe Other contributors: Start-up BW, NEXT MANNHEIM, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, innoWerft #Up2B #DemoDay #XMasBBQ #B2BStartups #Innovation

📢 Last Friday, our 𝗨𝗽𝟮𝗕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 startups pitched their ideas to a selected jury! A huge thank you to Eva-Maria Markutzik, Thomas Prexl, and Thomas Lindner for their expert insights and support during this critical milestone. 🌟 🚀 Congratulations to the 6 startups that made it to the 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀! 👏 CopterSystems (Konstantin S.), Flipper (Sabine Braunschweig), Qompute edge (Mansoureh Tajaddod, PhD), REFACTUM (Dr.-Ing. Jesko Hermann, Keran Sivalingam), Serverless Salad (Hope Wilson), Shoushi - Your Digital Hand Sign (Franziska Taubenmann) 💡 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲? Join us at the Demo Day on December 12, 2024 at the innoWerft in Walldorf, where they’ll present their progress and pitch their refined ideas. 🎤 The Up2B team: Fiona Preisler, Frauke Bothe-Anstädt, Mathis Palm, Samira Höhn, Viviane Laube, Rebecca Föhner and Yannick Ishimwe Other contributors: Start-up BW, NEXT MANNHEIM, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, innoWerft #Up2B #ExplorationProgram #DemoDay #StartupSuccess #B2BStartups #Innovation