108 applied.

8 made it.

This year, 108 startups applied for the SCALEup Incubation Program.
After a competitive selection process, 8 startups earned a place in the Startup Camp, where they spent the last three months validating their business ideas, refining their business models, and preparing for growth. Through intensive workshops, individual mentoring, expert coaching, and access to INiTS‘ extensive startup network, the founders gained the knowledge, feedback, and connections needed to take the next step.

Demo Day #25 marked the culmination of this three-month journey. In front of an audience of investors, partners, startup supporters, and an expert jury, the eight teams presented solutions addressing challenges in healthcare, climate, sustainability, finance, and beyond. The evening clearly celebrated innovation with purpose.

The Jury Prize was awarded to Attentia for its outstanding pitch and its solution to help people with ADHD receive a valid diagnosis faster and more easily. INiTS also recognized startups creating positive impact through the Climate & Environment Bonus and celebrated female entrepreneurship with the Female Founder Bonus.

While Demo Day marks the end of the Startup Camp, it also marks the beginning of the next chapter. The startups now enter the Growth Phase of the SCALEup Incubation Program, where support becomes increasingly tailored to each team’s individual needs.

Demo Day #25 was therefore much more than a pitch event. It was a celebration of courage, progress, and the determination to turn bold ideas into successful ventures. And another reminder of the entrepreneurial spirit that continues to define the INiTS ecosystem.