Startups

Startup Opportunities

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The Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc) is committed to fostering innovation by providing young startups the opportunity to showcase their ideas at a reduced rate. At ptc 2025, we offer two exciting participation options for startups:

Startup Area

  • For all companies that meet the EU startup definition
  • Exhibition stele in the dedicated Startup Area at the ptc Exhibition
  • Includes 1 print, lockable cabinet, exhibitor profile, logo, website in event guide and ptc website
  • Marketing kit for social media, e-mail etc.
  • optional: Extra equipment and upgrades
  • 1 ptc Conference Ticket
  • Unlimited exhibition tickets (also available for marketing purposes)
  • Price:

  • Stele
  • €2,500*

Young Innovators Program

  • For German companies that meet the EU startup definition (some industries may be excluded)
  • Supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
  • Exhibition stele or 12 sqm booth within the Young Innovators joint stand at the ptc Exhibition
  • Shared lounge and storage room
  • Stele includes 1 print, lockable cabinet; booth includes standard equipment of regular exhibitors.
  • Exhibitor profile, logo, website in event guide and ptc website
  • Marketing kit for social media, e-mail etc.
  • optional: Extra equipment and upgrades
  • 1 ptc Conference Ticket
  • 2 exhibitor tickets
  • Unlimited exhibition tickets (also available for marketing purposes)
  • 60% cost coverage by the BMWK
  • Prices:

  • Stele
  • €5,220*
  • (€2,088* after subsidy)
  • Booth
  • €7,200*
  • (€2,880* after subsidy)
Apply Now to Participate!

EU Startup definition:

  • Less than 50 employees
  • Annual balance sheet total or annual turnover of no more than ten million euros
  • Younger than 10 years
  • The company must have newly developed or significantly improved products, processes, and services.
    Please provide a brief sketch of your company's innovations in your email application.

* All prices excl. VAT

Contact Person

Marian Ritter

m.ritter@eitep.de

+49 511 90992-15

Marian Ritter