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
  €10,000 cash prize for the winner
• 🧑‍💼 Consulting Services
  40 hours of consulting services provided
• 🌟Industry Exposure
  Exposure in the restaurant industry
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Opportunities to network with industry leaders
• 🎤Showcase Opportunity
  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

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in the final competition in March 2026
• Must present at the Internorga trade fair in Hamburg

Target Region

Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Target Sector

Restaurant Industry