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Startup@ISH Area: showcase for national and international founders

VdZ brings young innovators to ISH 2025

The Startup@ISH Area of VdZ, Wirtschaftsvereinigung Gebäude und Energie e.V., and Messe Frankfurt is an anchor point for promising building technology solutions.

At the large Startup@ISH Area in Hall 11.1, national and international young founders present their ideas, make important industry contacts and meet potential investors. In addition to the attractive joint stand, the startup stage is used to present new products and services to the public.

Depending on time capacities and budget, startups can exhibit in the area for one day or for the entire duration of the trade fair from March 17 to 21, 2025.

Participation requirements

Our offer is aimed at startups that are less than 10 years old. Their product/service, technology and/or business model are (highly) innovative. In addition, the company is characterized by significant employee and/or sales growth.

View of the Startup@ISH Area (subject to change):

View of the Startup@ISH Area

Startup@ISH Area by VdZ:

Each of the up to 40 startup counters is part of the large Startup@ISH Area. We offer participants a complete package with their own stand space including attractive stand construction and marketing services.

  • A highly visible startup area for plenty of networking opportunities in Hall 11.1
  • approx. 4 m² stand area
  • High-quality stand construction1 high table, 2 bar stools, monitor, waste paper basket, carpet, lighting
  • Logo placement on your own stand
  • Power connection 1-3 kW and consumption
  • WLAN access
  • Startup pitch on the startup stage
  • 2 free exhibitor passes
  • Marketing package, advertising fee, AUMA fee
  • Unlimited free tickets (vouchers) for customers

Costs:

Startups can choose between the options “one-day exhibitor” or “permanent exhibitor”.

Exhibitor (1 day): 450,- € plus VAT
Permanent exhibitor (5 days): 1.950,- € plus VAT

Application and registration:

Interested start-ups can apply to take part in ISH 2025 via an online form provided by VdZ. The VdZ will review the applications. If the result is positive, you will receive a corresponding message by e-mail.

The deadline for submitting the declaration of participation is December 31, 2024.

Questions & contact:  

The Startup@ISH Area is organized by the VdZ. Kilian Peters will answer all your questions about participation and implementation: kilian.peters@vdzev.de or +49 (0) 175 / 35 81 571.

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