At #INNODAY26 on 29 October 2026 in Darmstadt, founder spirit and innovation come together with leaders from business, academia, and politics. With over 100 exhibitors, inspiring keynotes, and the Start-up Pitch Corner, the event offers a diverse program featuring numerous networking formats and workshops.
Impact on Replay: The INNODAY25 main stage is now available on replay – tune in and get inspired.
Harald Holzer shares his expertise on the startup ecosystem at INNODAY.
HIGHEST Team
TU Startup Stories Live Podcast with Bartosz Kajdas
Live Podcast with Bartosz Kajdas, David Kelm and Jovana Walter
Exist Women Pitch Corner
Winners of the 2025 Innovation Challenge
An exhibitor explains the functionality of a technical exhibit to an interested visitor at the technology booth.
Jacob Beautemps demonstrates the fascination of physics on the main stage.
exhibition stands
exhibition stands
in conversation
Dr. Mariana Bozesan on stage
TU President Prof. Dr. Tanja Brühl
Highlights
Programm
Inspiring Keynotes
Founder Speed Dating
Live Podcast: Startup Challenge X
Inspirationen
Live Podcas
Presentations by Start-ups and Innovation Project
Dialogue with Startup Advisors and Coaches
Netzwerke
Pitch your idea in the Start-up Pitch Corner, meet decision-makers from business, investors, politics, and academia, explore exhibition booths featuring the latest business ideas and inventions, and network personally in our HIGHEST Xchange Area as well as through digital channels using #INNODAY26.
Finale TU-Ideenwettbewerb 2026
At the finale of the TU Idea Competition, the finalists pitch their ideas, followed by the award ceremony.