Female Founders Contest 2026 Finale & BAND Investors Alliance Forum

ONE DAY - ONE PLACE - TWO EVENTS - ONE MISSION!

BAND Investors Alliance Forum & GERMANY FINALS of the Female Founders Contest 2026

We recommend getting the combo ticket to get the most out of the day and gain valuable insights from the startup and business angel ecosystem.

Look forward to inspiration, discussions, keynote speeches, and the top 12 female founders from all over Germany presenting their pitches.

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – BAND Investors Alliance Forum
6:00 PM – 1:00 AM – Germany Finals of the Female Founders Contest 2026

About the Female Founders Contest:

As a nationwide pitch competition, theFemale Founders Contestbrings more diversity to the startup scene and gives female founders a platform to present themselves to investors. After 12 regional semifinals, the top twelve female-led startups will pitch live for the win and valuable funding opportunitiesat the grand finale in PotsdamonSeptember 10, 2026. Be there, experience thrilling pitches, make key contacts in the investment community, and then celebrate #FemaleFireworks at the networking and after-party!

About the Investors Alliance Forum:

Under the motto“From Network to Leverage,”the first major in-person event hosted by the Wo//men Investors Alliance (WIA) and BAND e.V. invites you to help drive real change for greater diversity in the startup ecosystem. Instead of just theory, you can expect exciting insights, interactive sessions focused on practical solutions, and genuine networking—all without the usual flood of pitch decks. Join us, share your perspective, and help us transform the diversity on cap tables!

Click here for more info about the event and tickets!