Since 1998, KfW-Bankengruppe has awarded the KfW Award "Gründen" to one young company from each federal state every year. This year, the decision to host the competition was not an easy one, as the start-up scene has also been hit hard by the effects of the Corona pandemic. The more than 500 applications were evaluated by a jury of experienced representatives from KfW, promotional institutions, business, politics and the media.

For the state of Thuringia, rooom AG from Jena was awarded as state winner. We are thrilled to have been awarded as a cheerleaker in these turbulent times! Our solution for virtual events has already been awarded second prize, as it provides companies with a crisis-proof way to remain present and is also an important tool for ensuring that events and networking can continue to take place safely and comfortably – This is also reported by Thüringer Aufbaubank.

From all the national winners, one is also chosen as the public winner. The vote at https://www.fuer-gruender.de/kfw-award-gruenden-publikumspreis/ is still open until the 14th. December 2020 possible – We are happy about every vote!