Startup Academy
Start-up Academy Events
The Start-up Academy at the University of Freiburg coordinates all teaching and continuing education events on the subject of entrepreneurship at the University of Freiburg. The Start-up Academy promotes entrepreneurial thinking, knowledge, and action and is offered by the Start-up Office of the University of Freiburg in cooperation with the Center for Key Qualifications (ZfS).
To help you qualify for self-employment, we offer various programs on start-up topics that are open to everyone. There are also programs aimed exclusively at students: Work on your start-up idea and earn ECTS credits for your studies.
The exact event times and individual dates can be found below in our event calendar. The dates for each series can be found in the detailed event information.
Ongoing formats
Practical module “Experience Entrepreneurship”
Target group:
Those interested in founding a company, students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
Those interested in founding a company, students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
“Experience entrepreneurship” – Insights into the world of founders and start-ups
In this course, students dive right into the world of entrepreneurship: they visit startups, meet founders, explore the startup ecosystem, and take part in exciting events such as startup get-togethers.
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Young Entrepreneurs in Science
2-3 times per semester
Target group:
young researchers (graduates and post-docs), english language
Target group:
young researchers (graduates and post-docs), english language
Young Entrepreneurs in Science
Skillsets and key qualifications
Together with the Falling Walls Foundation and other universities in the region, we offer workshops (online and face-to-face) to introduce young researchers to entrepreneurial thinking. Our key question to you is: How much startup is in your PhD?
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Together with the Falling Walls Foundation and other universities in the region, we offer workshops (online and face-to-face) to introduce young researchers to entrepreneurial thinking. Our key question to you is: How much startup is in your PhD?
Online consultation hours on support offered by the Start-up Office
Do you have initial questions about starting a business?
Target group:
Those interested in founding a company (German/English)
Target group:
Those interested in founding a company (German/English)
Online consultation hours on support offered by the Start-up Office
Du hast erste Fragen rund ums Gründen? Komm einfach in
unsere Online-Sprechstunde und stelle deine ganz
persönlichen Fragen.
Do you have initial questions about starting a business? Join our online office hour and ask your personal questions.
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Do you have initial questions about starting a business? Join our online office hour and ask your personal questions.
Crash course in starting a business
monthly
Target group:
people interested in starting a business
Target group:
people interested in starting a business
Crash course in starting a business
The crash course gives you an initial insight into all the important aspects you need to consider when starting a business: from developing your business idea to financing, sales, marketing, and possible legal forms.
Afterwards, you will know how to get your business project off the ground.
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Female Founders Afterwork
Inspiration. Exchange. Networking.
Target group:
Female founders, women interested in starting a business
Target group:
Female founders, women interested in starting a business
Female Founders Afterwork
Female Founders Afterwork is a new event format for female founders, entrepreneurs and all women who are enthusiastic about entrepreneurial thinking and female entrepreneurship.
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FRENI regulars' table
Monthly
Target group:
People interested in starting a business, startups
Target group:
People interested in starting a business, startups
FRENI regulars' table
The FRENI regulars' table facilitates open exchange with other entrepreneurs.
After keynote speeches by experienced entrepreneurs, there is plenty of time for discussion and networking. A great opportunity to make new contacts and find inspiration!
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Crash course in fundraising and investor search
every six months
Target group:
people interested in starting a business
Target group:
people interested in starting a business
Crash course in fundraising and investor search
Many founders need capital to finance the growth of their start-up.
What types of investors are there? Are business angels better than venture capital funds? How do I make my company ready for investors? When is the right time to start looking for investors? Should I look for equity or debt capital?
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Bridge the gap - Focus on female founders
monthly
Target group:
People interested in starting a business, students
Target group:
People interested in starting a business, students
Bridge the gap - Focus on female founders
In six inspiring and practical workshops and lectures, women* who are interested in starting their own business, are self-employed or in leadership positions – and anyone who would like to be – can exchange ideas, gain deep insights, valuable inspiration and concrete support for their path to self-employment or starting their own business.
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Winter semester
Legal and business management issues
Target group:
exclusively Students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
exclusively Students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
Entrepreneurship – legal and business management issues
A good business idea can sometimes fail due to a lack of business management skills and basic legal knowledge. Anyone who wants to successfully start their own business therefore needs not only a “brilliant” idea, but also basic knowledge about setting up a company.
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The business plan – methodological principles
Target group:
exclusively Students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
exclusively Students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
The business plan – methodological foundations for entrepreneurial independence and for realizing your own ideas
Roadmap to self-employment and realizing your own ideas. Participants will acquire the basic knowledge necessary to develop a business plan for their own business idea. They will learn which aspects are relevant for entrepreneurial self-employment...
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Summer semester
Startup BBQ
2-3 times per semester (summer)
Target group:
young researchers (graduates and post-docs), english languages
Target group:
young researchers (graduates and post-docs), english languages
Startup BBQ
Are you ready for the Start-Up BBQ?
Join us, meet awesome founders, connect & network and enjoy bbq and a cool drink with us!
Meet awesome startups of the University of Freiburg, exchange ideas with like-minded people, network and learn from experienced founders - all while enjoying a BBQ and a cool drink at a special place!
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Meet awesome startups of the University of Freiburg, exchange ideas with like-minded people, network and learn from experienced founders - all while enjoying a BBQ and a cool drink at a special place!
Personnel basics for self-employment
Target group:
exclusively Students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
Personnel basics for the career option of self-employment
As an alternative to employment, more and more students are considering self-employment as a career option. In this event, find out whether your personal characteristics match those of an entrepreneurial personality...
Starting a business – but doing it right! Entrepreneurship lecture series
Target group:
Those interested in founding a company, students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
Those interested in founding a company, students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
Starting a business – but doing it right! Entrepreneurship lecture series
Do you have an exciting business idea? This lecture takes a practical approach to teaching the various aspects of starting your own business, from the initial idea to market launch. Students will gain the specialist knowledge they need to develop the best approach and implement their ideas.
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Pfiffikus Startup Idea Award
Application deadline: July 16, 2024
Target group:
Students or doctoral candidates at the University of Freiburg
Target group:
Students or doctoral candidates at the University of Freiburg
The “Pfiffikus” Start-up Idea Award
Are you studying or doing a PhD at the University of Freiburg? Has a problem from everyday life given you a business idea, or are you unable to let go of the results of your bachelor's thesis, master's thesis, or PhD, and are you convinced that you can do more with them?
Then you've come to the right place!
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KTUR² Summer School on Entrepreneurship
Target group:
Students at all levels (Upper Rhine region, international), ZfS BOK (ECTS), english language
Students at all levels (Upper Rhine region, international), ZfS BOK (ECTS), english language
KTUR Summer School on Entrepreneurship
The Summer School provides first-hand insights into the dynamic world of entrepreneurs. Over the course of a week, the big questions of any business are examined from a practical perspective: What is my business model? How do I make money? Where does the funding come from? How can I attract enough customers? Am I suitable as an entrepreneur?
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Startup Lab Intrapreneurship
Target group:
exclusively Students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
exclusively Students, ZfS BOK (ECTS)
Startup Lab Intrapreneurship – sustainable solutions for business challenges
Creative innovation methods and business development ideas are of central importance in times of transformation. Entrepreneurial thinking and agile start-up practices are crucial for developing sustainable solutions and realizing successful start-ups.
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Events
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