AiDiA Pitch 2024
"From Startups to Shooting Stars - Afronauts launching visions, landing success."
It's that time again on 7 September. The AiDiA Pitch is entering its third round. Immerse yourself in the startup pitch, where eight promising startups will have the opportunity to present their business models on a big stage. They will be put through their paces by our renowned jury. Prize money totalling €53,000 will be awarded, as well as other sponsorship prizes.
Date and time
Saturday, 7 September 2024
16:00
Venue
EMPORIO Hamburg
Valentinskamp 70
20355 Hamburg
Agenda of the evening
15:30 - Exclusive admission for Premium Ticket Holder (Google Hamburg) and admission for Founders & Start-Ups Ticket Holder (EMPORIO Hamburg)*
16:00 - Exclusive reception for Premium Ticket Holder (Google Hamburg) and reception for Founders & Start-Ups Ticket Holder (EMPORIO Hamburg)*
16:30 - Official admission & welcome drinks
17:30 - Event kick-off with the "Born to Sing" choir
18:00 - Political speech by Armand Zorn
18:05 - Idea pitch: 3 start-ups
19:00 - Break | Food & Drinks
20:00 - Showact: BENSH
20:10 - Founder pitch: 5 startups
21:00 - Break | Food & Drinks
21:30 - Show act: Aisha Vibes
22:00 - Award ceremony
22:15 - Networking & Afterparty hosted by Afro Haus at Uebel & Gefährlich (shuttle service)**
*Note: Access to the receptions and the main event is only possible with the correct accreditation and a valid ID.
**Note: Tickets for the afterparty are not available on Eventbrite, but via Afrohaus on ticket.io. Directly after the event, our shuttles will take you to the after-party location at Uebel & Gefährlich.
Please note that both the content and the times of the agenda may vary. Updates will be announced during the event.
Travel options:
From outside Hamburg:
Railway:
Travel cheaper with the AiDiA-DB Flex event ticket. City ticket included.
Motorways:
A1 (Amsinckstraße)
A7 motorway (Othmarschen exit)
In Hamburg
Public transport:
The underground line U2 runs directly from the main railway station to the "Gänsemarkt" stop. From here it is about a 5-minute walk to EMPORIO. Alternatively, you can reach the "Stephansplatz" stop on the U1 underground line or the "Dammtor" stop on the S21 and S31 S-Bahn lines. Both are also within walking distance of the EMPORIO.
Park tip:
Please use the nearby "Gänsemarkt" multi-storey car park on Dammtorwall or the multi-storey car park at the Hotel Marriott in ABC-Straße.
Payment on site:
We only offer digital payment options at the event. Card payment (EC, credit card), PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay are possible.
The pitch event of the year
Live Acts
Be there and be entertained by our unique live acts.
Afrofusion cuisine
Enjoy our lovingly prepared food from the Afrofusion kitchen.
Afterparty
Celebrate in a great atmosphere and expand your network.
AiDiA Pitch Event
What awaits you
AiDiA is not just a pitch event where we bring the latest ideas from the Black community to the big stage and celebrate them. It's a place where we come together for a more inclusive society, share visions for the future, socialise, have fun and pursue opportunities.
Look forward to rousing live acts, inspiring speakers, Afro-German fusion cuisine and a legendary after-show party to round off the evening.
Our event partners
These start-ups are launching
Finalist:inside
Founder pitch
ADDOBEA
ADDOBEA
ADON HEALTH
ADON HEALTH
KONZOOM
KONZOOM
SERVERLESS SALAD
SERVERLESS SALAD
ZULA
ZULA
Idea pitch
BLUE HOUSING INTERNATIONAL
BLUE HOUSING INTERNATIONAL
FUNDING CREW
FUNDING CREW
STAY & PAY
STAY & PAY
These people choose the winners
Jury
Irène Kilubi
brandPreneurs & brandFluencers
Utena Treves
Moojo
Niddal Salah-Eldin
Axel Springer
These people speak on our stage
Speaker
Armand Zorn
Speaker
Armand Zorn
Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako
Moderator
Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako
Be inspired by these artists
Artists
Aisha Vibes
Singer
Aisha Vibes
BENSH
Singers
BENSH
Born To Sing
Choir
Born To Sing
From Startups to
Shooting Stars
Afronauts launching visions,
landing success.
Afronauts symbolise the determination and pioneering spirit of founders, similar to astronauts exploring space and overcoming obstacles to successfully realise their visions. Afronauts encourage us to pursue our dreams and reach for the stars.
This is what our event looked like last year
AiDiA Pitch 2023
Under the motto "Forward Ever. Backward Never. The future starts here", we were able to celebrate an unforgettable evening full of opportunities and innovation in 2023. We look back on the eventful AiDiA Pitch Event with goosebumps, pride, relief and joy. We are overwhelmed by the energy and positive response from everyone involved. Be there again in 2024 and let yourself be carried away by the energy and creativity of this event.
Founder pitch
Congratulations to the winning team of the main prize of €30,000: Kwame AI. They impressed the jury with their AI-driven legal research assistant and more than earned their victory. Further congratulations go to the second-placed team Sankofa language schoolwhich won €15,000 with an innovative language app for learning African languages. Third place went to IVY POW and secured €5,000 for her 100% natural hair care powder for all hair types.
In addition to the main prize, the start-ups also received licences for the social media management tool Swat.io and support for your technical solutions from our partners Devhaus Leipzig and Fraunhofer Venture.
Idea pitch
A special round of applause goes to our idea pitch teams Fades & Braids, Kynd Hair and Enertable. They presented their ideas impressively and showed how much creative energy there is in our community. The team from Fades & Braids took first place for their digital hairstyling platform, which uses generative AI images to create different hairstyles, making it easier to find the right stylist.
Jury & Line-Up
The AiDiA finalists presented their business models to an audience of over 500 guests in an exciting competition and masterfully answered the jury's critical questions.
Aminata Touré's keynote speech was also inspiring: "Never forget that you have earned it. Because you are paving the way for those who come after you." These words emphasise the importance of AiDiA in promoting black entrepreneurship and creating role models for the black community.
Once again, a huge thank you goes to our presenter Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako, our jury and advisory board, the artists on stage and in the DJ booth, our sponsors and partners and everyone who made this event a success. You are proof of the power of community.
Let's shape the future together and continue to look "Forward Ever. Backward Never." look. The best ideas and innovations are in the pipeline.
The pitch event in pictures
