German Gastro Founder Award

About

The German Gastro Founder Award invites innovative restaurant entrepreneurs from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to showcase their ideas conceived after April 2024, with a chance to win a €10,000 cash prize, consulting services, and industry exposure at the prestigious Internorga trade fair in Hamburg, culminating in a final competition in March 2026.

Benefits

• Cash prize of €10,000
• 40 hours of consulting services
• Exposure in the industry
• Networking opportunities
• Showcase at the Internorga trade fair

Eligibility Criteria

• Founders must be from Germany, Austria, or Switzerland
• Innovations must be related to the restaurant industry
• Ideas must be conceived after April 2024 and completed by December 2026