The grand finale of the Corporate Campus Challenge on the Bildungscampus at Heilbronn took place in an atmosphere full of energy and anticipation. Over 100 spectators watched with excitement as excited students, including Sindi Teqja from TUM Campus Heilbronn, prepared their presentations for the pitching contest. "We were so nervous and practiced until just before our pitch, but once we were on stage, the nervousness was blown away," Teqja shared her experience.
The presentations, judged by a panel of experts including Johannes Schnabel from Campus Founders, showed that this competition is not just about winning, but also about learning. The jury prize went to the "Bridge" team, which impressed with its concept for networking within the educational campus.
Julia Väth from the Dieter Schwarz Foundation and Daniel Gottschald from die TUM Campus Heilbronn gGmbH were mentors during the challenge and praised the students' commitment and progress. The Managing Director emphasizes the importance of diversity on the campus: "We see ourselves as an integrative partner on the Bildungscampus and will use the impulses of the students. For us as TUM Campus Heilbronn, internationality plays a special role; the motto for 2024 will be Europe Campus."
The evening also provided an outlook into the future, illustrated by the founders of the start-up Senior Connect, TUM graduates Samuel Keitel, Tim Findeiss and Stael Wilfried.
Tchinda Kuete, who shared their insights and tips with the new challengers: "Start with sales as early as possible."
The evening ended with a celebration where it became clear: There are no losers in this competition. The event could be the starting signal for the next successful start-up.