GESCHMACKSTALENTE - Auftaktevent 2026

The GESCHMACKSTALENTE start-up competition will enter its sixth round on March 9, 2026 with a public kick-off event.

We are looking for founders and entrepreneurs who want to enrich Dortmund's gastronomic offering with new concepts. Participants benefit from content-related training, coaching from experts and attractive prize money with a total value of more than 80,000 euros.

GESCHMACKSTALENTE is a nationwide open competition. Participation is free of charge. What is expected is a passion for gastronomy and the willingness to present the concept in a business plan and then implement it at a location in Dortmund.

If you have already opened a business in Dortmund and did so after 01.03.2025, you can also take part in the start-up competition with this concept.