Event language: Englisch

Mission to JUPITER brings together ambitious Deep-Tech startups, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology experts for an interactive pitch experience.
Throughout the mission, selected startups will take the stage to face unexpected challenges designed to test their creativity, adaptability, and entrepreneurial thinking.
As an audience member, you aren’t just watching but you will become part of the journey and get the possibility to participate in interactive elements.

The Mission

Launch – Application Phase

Startups can apply by sending an email with the subject Registration for Startup Pitch to contact@ai.rwth-aachen.de by June 30, 2026 (end of day):
- A short introduction of your startup
- A brief explanation of why your team should join Mission to JUPITER
- Full names and email addresses of your team members who will pitch at the event, as well as those who want to attend as audience members (please indicate who is presenting and who is attending as an audience member)

Ascent – The Live Pitch Event

Selected teams pitch their innovations live in front of a jury and audience. Along the way, they will encounter real-time mission challenges and curveball questions that make every pitch unique.

Landing – The Finale

A jury of experts from the JUPITER AI Factory will evaluate the participating teams and select the team that successfully completes the mission.

Mission Reward

The winning team will receive:
- Access to compute resources for 3 months to accelerate the development of their solutions
- An exclusive 3-month mentoring and coaching program with experts from the JUPITER AI Factory
- Strategic and technological support to help advance their startup and innovation

Join the Mission

For Startups

Showcase your innovation, challenge your ideas on stage, connect with experts, and compete for valuable resources and mentoring to accelerate your growth.

For Attendees

Discover emerging technologies, meet founders and innovators, take part in the interactive experience, and help create an unforgettable mission atmosphere.

Are you ready for the launch?

The legal organizer of this event is JUPITER AI Factory / tamara.weber@ai.rwth-aachen.de