LDV20–Sparkasse supports startups at the NOI Techpark Demo Day

Last week, the Demo Day of the Inventors & Pre‑Incubation Programme of NOI Techpark took place — the pre‑incubation programme that supports aspiring entrepreneurs and teams in the early stages of developing their business idea or first prototype. After six months of intensive work involving mentoring, prototyping, and validation, the selected startups presented the results of their journey to investors, partners, and the NOI community.

As LDV20 – Sparkasse, we supported the three winning startups with financial prizes and dedicated coaching sessions.
This contribution is part of a broader commitment to fostering innovation in the North‑East, promoting the growth of emerging entrepreneurial ventures and supporting the initial phases of their development.

The winning startups of this edition

🥇 1st place – ClimbAI
Prize: €1,500 + 3 one‑on‑one coaching sessions
ClimbAI is developing an AI‑powered coaching system for climbing, using artificial intelligence and computer vision to analyse training videos and provide immediate feedback on technique, posture, and movement efficiency.
The technology—based on peer‑reviewed academic research—replicates the analytical capabilities of a professional coach and is designed for climbers, gyms, and trainers through a hybrid B2C and B2B SaaS model.

🥈 2nd place – NeoraLab
Prize: €500 + 2 one‑on‑one coaching sessions
NeoraLab is building a computational drug‑discovery platform that integrates Generative AI, molecular simulations, and predictive models to accelerate the design of new bioactive compounds.
The system enables fully in‑silico generation, analysis, and validation of molecules, providing innovative companies with advanced tools typically available only to major pharmaceutical players.
Applications range from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, agritech, and food innovation.

🥉 3rd place – SoulDI
Prize: 2 one‑on‑one coaching sessions
SoulDI stems from extensive experience in financial consulting and aims to make access to financial services more digital, inclusive, and user‑friendly.
The startup is developing a platform that connects people and consultants transparently, offering digital tools that enhance efficiency, trust, and access to expertise—bringing innovation to a sector that remains only partially digitized.

The value of the NOI Techpark programme
The Inventors & Pre‑Incubation Programme is designed for those who have an innovative idea but have not yet founded a startup. Over six months, selected teams work on:

• business model development
• market and feasibility analysis
• hardware and software prototyping
• use of Maker Space equipment
• mentorship with entrepreneurs, makers, and professionals
• definition of key assets (brand, pitch, materials)

Demo Day represents the final milestone of the programme, where startups present their progress and can receive awards and additional support for their next steps.

LDV20 – Sparkasse’s commitment to the territory
The support provided to the three winning startups fits into the mission of LDV20 – Sparkasse, which operates as the North‑East’s funding hub — the physical and virtual place where startups can:

• learn about all available capital‑access opportunities — truly all of them
• understand which option best fits their stage of development
• receive guidance and be directed toward the most suitable opportunities
• receive assistance to access them consciously and transparently

Our mission is clear:

to distill the best startups of the North‑East, supporting their growth with a unique, concrete, and transparent value proposition.
We are proud to have supported the teams at this stage of their journey and to continue collaborating with partners like NOI Techpark to foster the birth and development of new high‑potential ventures.