Europes Most Exclusive
Startup Conference
Europes Most Exclusive
Startup Conference
Ignite. Create. Shape what's next.
Time for IdeaLab!
Early access to the best offers, application priority, and much more!
About IdeaLab!
The IdeaLab! is one of Europe's leading student-run startup and entrepreneurship conferences, bringing together founders, investors, and students to exchange ideas and build meaningful connections. The conference features a mix of talks, workshops, and pitch formats. It provides a platform for participants to learn from experienced entrepreneurs, discover new opportunities, and engage directly with key players in the startup ecosystem.
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Inside the IdeaLab x WHU
Startup Ecosystem
Join the 26th IdeaLab! conference and step into the world of startups, investors, and future founders.
Meet our previous speakers
Meet industry leaders, founders, investors, and creators speaking at the IdeaLab! conference.
Some of last year's Partners
More partners are going to be announced soon... Stay tuned!
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2025´s Cooperations
These are our University and Initiative Cooperations in 2025. Have a look!
For Students & Professionals
More partners are going to be announced soon... Stay tuned!
Networking
Meet visionary, like-minded individuals whose ideas and passion not only ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within you, but further drive you towards your own path of success.
Knowledge
Immerse yourself in an electric atmosphere as you listen to captivating speeches, attend interactive workshops, and witness thrilling live pitch battles. Unleash your potential by gaining exclusive insights from the world's most successful venture capital funds, startup entrepreneurs, and industry experts.
Boost your Career
Find your future employer and extend your network at our speeddatings, interviews or the career fair.
Galadinner
Get together at our unique Galadinner with over 700 participants. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know each other and make great connections while enjoying our special IdeaLab! menu.
Afterparty
At our conference, we go beyond employment connections as we foster meaningful connections, helping you forge lifelong friendships with like-minded individuals. This means an unforgettable afterparty awaits you, where you can unwind, celebrate, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
For Startups
More partners are going to be announced soon... Stay tuned!
Networking
Meet visionary, like-minded individuals whose ideas and passion not only ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within you, but further drive you towards your own path of success.
Meet Investors
IdeaLab! is your gateway to connect with a vast network of venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry influencers actively seeking the next promising investment opportunity. Seize this chance to pitch your vision, build relationships, and secure the crucial funding your startup needs to thrive.
Pitchbattle
Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to pitch your startup at our conference. Present your idea not only to our audience but as well to our highly appreciated jury and win an amazing price worth of 100.000€.
Galadinner
Get together at our unique Galadinner with over 700 participants. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know each other and make great connections while enjoying our special IdeaLab! menu.
Tech Talent
Simultaneously to our Main Event, we are also proud to welcome more than 100 Hackers at our collaborative Hackathon with BMT this year. Tech Talents from all over the World will come together on September 25th & 26th to showcase their solutions on our embarking stage. Make great connections and maybe find your future CTO at our conference.
For Investors
More partners are going to be announced soon... Stay tuned!
Meet your next Venture
We play matchmaker by bridging the gap between visionary founders and eager investors actively seeking new investment opportunities.
Partner Lounge
Gain exclusive access to the Partner Lounge, your hub for forging powerful connections with potential partners and interesting individuals. Please contact info@idealab.io for more information.
Galadinner
Get together at our unique Galadinner with over 700 participants. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know each other and make great connections while enjoying our special IdeaLab! menu.
Tech Talent
Simultaneously to our Main Event, we are also proud to welcome more than 100 Hackers at our collaborative Hackathon with BMT this year. Tech Talents from all over the World will come together on September 25th & 26th to showcase their solutions on our embarking stage. Make great connections and maybe find your future CTO at our conference.
What makes IdeaLab! special
Listen to our past guests and discover what they love about IdeaLab!
“It is one of the most authentic conferences I have ever been to”
“IdeaLab! is such an amazing place to realize your dreams!”
“My brother and I found our first investors at IdeaLab! 2009 – it was a game changer for us.”
