Awards ceremony on May 6, 2026, in Würzburg
On May 6, 2026, the top teams will be honored at Bürgerbräu Würzburg. But one thing is already clear: The nominated teams cover key technology fields—with a clear focus on B2B solutions and research-based spin-offs.
Following the ceremony: Networking with founders, investors, partners, and key players in the Northern Bavarian startup scene.
These 10 startups have been nominated for Phase 2 of the 2026 Northern Bavaria Business Plan Competition
Software, AI, and IT Infrastructure
AssetPatrol (Ochsenfurt) – IT security platform
EuroOffice (Bayreuth) – Office suite designed for GDPR-compliant operation
SOLISTIQ (Würzburg) – AI-based approach to order planning in businesses
Synascale (Bamberg, Nuremberg) – Cloud simulation for optimizing metal 3D printing
Life Sciences, Medical Technology, and Biotechnology
Lab4Paws (Nuremberg) – Research samples and services for veterinary medicine
TigerShark Science (Würzburg) – Realistic skin models for drug testing
Vasc-on-Demand (Würzburg) – Artificial human blood vessels as ready-to-use laboratory products
UroPro (Erlangen) – Minimally invasive implant for stress incontinence
Energy and Industrial Applications
LIGARO (Ansbach) - Fossil-free, non-toxic adhesives
Marchl Metering (Roding) - More cost-effective smart meter solutions
