A successful startup needs talented and experienced founders, a clear, forward-thinking business idea, innovative solutions, and a willingness to continuously evolve. The winners of the Business Plan Competition Swabia 2025 impressed the jury with their groundbreaking technologies and tailored products, demonstrating the importance of being both creative and open to new perspectives and feedback. These startups are setting new standards in the fields of 3D printing, automation, and AI-driven solutions, proving that their concepts are particularly promising for the future.
1st place: FIDENTIS
FIDENTIS, an Augsburg-based spin-off of the Fraunhofer IGCV, utilizes its own 3D printing technology to fully automate the production of dental prostheses containing precious metals. The key technology, "Multimaterial Laser Powder Bed Fusion," enables the simultaneous processing of two alloys within a single component. Thanks to FIDENTIS' scalable solution, the global supply of telescopic prostheses is expected to be ensured.
Max Horn, CEO of FIDENTIS
"The Business Plan Competition is an excellent platform for receiving constructive feedback from a diverse jury. This allows us to continuously improve our strategy and discuss it with experts. The network and media exposure help us prepare for the next financing round."
2nd Place: Aumatis
Aumatis from Landsberg am Lech enables the production of complex metal components right at your desk. By automating the well-established investment casting process, this is made possible in a compact, cost-effective desktop device. No specialized knowledge or infrastructure is required. Within the device, a plastic model is automatically transformed into a metal part. This allows for the creation of almost any metal geometry with wall thicknesses starting from 0.5 mm, with just 90 minutes of working time overnight.
3rd place: fibclick
fibclick, from the University of Augsburg, is developing software for the automated production planning in the lightweight construction industry. Within a digital twin of the production facility, material flows are simulated using AI algorithms. Based on this, the required tools are automatically calculated and designed. By minimizing time-consuming testing, companies can reduce their planning times by up to 50% and expand their product portfolio to include more complex components.
Competition Director Max Achmedschin:
"A large portion of the submissions this year came from the fields of technology and services. The winning startups stand out with exceptionally promising concepts that will make a significant impact on the market in the future. With the Business Plan Competition Schwaben, we aim to provide them with a springboard for their further development."
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