

Road to START Summit
The Road to START Summit (RtSS) is START Berlin’s annual flagship pitching competition, a high-energy showcase for Berlin’s most promising Tech & Deep Tech startups. Whether you’re an investor, founder or ambitious student, this event offers the perfect mix of cutting-edge innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
On 19 February 2026, Google for Startups will host the Road to START Summit – one of the most exciting gatherings for founders, investors, and innovators in Berlin.
As part of the START Network tradition, every chapter hosts its own RtSS, where selected startups compete for a pitch slot at START Summit 2026 in St. Gallen, Europe’s leading student-run conference for entrepreneurship and technology with more than 6,000 participants.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this year’s Road to START Summit!