Kickoff – Founders, Matching & Growth Stories – STARTUP WEEK AACHEN 2026

The official kickoff of Startup Week Aachen 2026 is set!
On July 06, the startup ecosystem of the Aachen Area and the Euregio comes together to launch a week full of innovation, exchange, and entrepreneurial energy.
At the same time, the evening celebrates a special milestone: 9 years of digitalHUB Aachen in the digitalCHURCH.

Expect inspiring founder stories, meaningful networking, and a powerful impulse on the future of the startup ecosystem in Aachen. Nine startups from nine years of digitalHUB Aachen will share one defining moment that shaped their entrepreneurial journey.

🎤 Founder stories
💡 Startup future insights
🤝 Networking with founders, investors & innovators
🍸 Cocktails & barbecue in the courtyard
🎉 Interactive moments & startup spirit


This is where ideas meet opportunity, community, and real entrepreneurial momentum.

This event is supported by: NRW.BANK

Startup Week Aachen
Main sponsors: Sparkasse, INFORM GmbH – Optimization Software, ASEAG, Aachener Straßenbahn und Energieversorgungs-AG
Sponsors: The Urban Village GmbH, dompatent
Initiated by: digitalHUB Aachen e.V., RWTH Innovation, Gründungszentrum FH Aachen, TVF | TechVision Fonds, AGIT MBH, IHK Aachen, Collective Incubator, AC.E Aachener Entrepreneurship Team e.V., Startup Village Jülich, in cooperation with Stadt Aachen, Wirtschaftsförderung Aachen
Supported by: GründerRegion Aachen