How to Pitch Your Impact Start-up Idea

Learn how to turn your green or social business idea into a clear and convincing pitch. How to Pitch Your Impact Start-up Idea 📅 Date and Time: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 | 16:00–17:30 📍 Location: Building 13, 3rd Floor, Campus Kleve, Rhine-Waal University, Sommerdeich 13 Language: English Participation: Free of charge You know your idea. But can you explain it in a way that others quickly understand and remember? In this practical session, Adriana Plechinger from StartGlocal at Rhine-Waal University will show you how to structure and present a green or social start-up idea clearly and convincingly. You will get practical tips on how to make your pitch easier to follow, communicate your idea more clearly, use examples and data effectively, avoid common presentation mistakes and make sure your audience understands what really matters. By the end of the session, you should have a clearer idea of how to build a strong pitch and communicate your impact idea with more confidence. Who is it for? The session is open to students, alumni and participants from outside Rhine-Waal University who are interested in impact entrepreneurship, already have a green or social business idea, or simply want to learn how to pitch an idea more clearly and connect with others. The event is also part of the interdisciplinary project Green and Social Entrepreneurship: Business Ideas for a Better World. You do not need to have your own business idea to join. After the session, there will be time for questions and informal exchange. Snacks and drinks are included. The event is part of Gründungswoche Niederrhein and Gründungswoche Deutschland, which takes place from 16 to 22 November 2026. Interested? Join us on 17 November.