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The author and innovation expert Dr. Mario Herger will share rare insight into technological progress and how start-ups can manage the fears associated with it.
What current fears are shaping us? What fears did people face in the past when today’s technologies did not exist? Why are we not at the forefront of the competition between cultures for new technologies today? What measures do we need to take in order to view new technologies not as something frightening and hostile, but as a means of solving humanity’s major problems? In “Future Angst“, innovation expert Dr. Mario Herger poses the crucial questions regarding technology and progress and presents professional and forward-looking solutions. With his appeal “Design the Future”, Herger offers an unconventional and transformative approach for a new, human-centered mindset.
When: May 24th 2023, 4.45 pm – 6:15 pm
Where: online
Registration via Stud.IP (for students)
Registration for external audience
The International Entrepreneurship Summer School (IESS) is an online program that is free of charge for qualified applicants. It is designed as a practical introduction to the world of Entrepreneurship and start-up culture.
The International Entrepreneurship Summer School 2023 will take place from 4th to 8th September with a kick-off event on August 27th.
The IESS is open to dedicated future Entrepreneurs. You are invited to bring your own business idea to the program. If you do not already have an idea of your own, you are welcome to join a team around an existing idea. The Entrepreneurship Hub will also present selected cutting edge technologies that have recently been developed at TU Braunschweig as possible business ideas for you to work on.
Following the kick-off event on August 27th you will form hybrid or fully virtual teams of international participants. The Entrepreneurship Hub will support you in this process.
Each team will work on one business idea and combine their skills and experiences to design a detailed business model, which they will then present in a final pitch event at the end of the IESS.
With our event calendar, you will no longer miss any upcoming sessions at the Entrepreneurship Hub – be it lectures, workshops or events.
Please note whether an event is held online or in person and to whom it is open.
If you are looking for more event information or cannot find an event, please feel free to contact us!
info(at)entrepreneurship-hub.org
Are you looking for a way to make an impact? Would you like to meet new people and share interesting ideas? Meet the network that is here to help you do it!
Whether you would like to organise an event, realise a project or start your own business, you will find expert support at TU Braunschweig. Get to know the friendly people at Sandkasten, Enactus and the Entrepreneurship Hub who are excited to support you in all of your ventures. Join us for a fun and informative morning workshop and discover your first steps to get from a fantastic idea to real-world impact. Then stay for a relaxed exchange over a good cup of coffee and some delicious snacks.
When: 17.05.2023, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: TU Braunschweig, Sandkastenzentrale, Altgebäude
Registration: Stud.IP
Our new online Entrepreneurship lecture series begins with an exciting talk by Robert Tietje.
Robert Tietje works as a tech evangelist and intrapreneur at Volkswagen. In addition to stations at Volkswagen in Canada, China and Silicon Valley, he is also working on the topic of „Data driven product design“ in Germany. During his presentation, Robert will provide insights into his work and discuss the topics from the perspective of Germany vs. Silicon Valley.
When: May 17th 2023, 4.45 pm – 6:15 pm
Where: online
Registration via Stud.IP (for students)
Registration for external audience
As a founder or young professional, solving problems independently is an important skill. It is essential to know methods that help to develop creative solutions to problems. In this workshop, the Design Thinking method will be discussed in depth in order to be prepared for a potential start-up or career entry.
When: 27.04.2023, 3 pm – 5 pm
Where: online
The workshop is offered in cooperation with the TU Career Service.
The link to the registration will follow at the end of March.
The Entrepreneurship Hub cordially invites you to participate in the Entrepreneurship Spring School from 20-24 February 2023.
Do you have a business idea, are you looking for motivated co-founders and need support and inspiration to develop a sustainable business model? Or are you looking for innovative start-up teams to join? Then the Entrepreneurship Spring School is a good starting point for you to learn the basics of entrepreneurship and develop innovative ideas. In addition to exciting workshops by start-up experts and experienced founders, all teams receive individual business coaching. Students can also receive 3 ECTS. The Spring School will take place in the Aula at the Haus der Wissenschaft in Braunschweig.
The event will be in German.
You can find more information on our website:
https://www.entrepreneurship-hub.org/spring-school/
February 15th 2023 //
Engineering Design Workshop – Design creative Solution to different Problems
Engineers create solutions today for the challenges of tomorrow. Participate in the Engineering Design Workshop and discover modern approaches to product development. In this Workshop your get an overview on methods and tools of design and systems engineering with real-world applications.
The workshop will be held online and in English on 15 February 2023 from 2pm to 4pm.
The Entrepreneurship Hub is happy to invite everyone to a joint Christmas party. In the courtyard of the old TU building and, in case of bad weather, in the architecture pavilion, we would like to use the time for intensive exchange and networking between start-up participants and interested parties with gingerbread, cinnamon stars and Christmas punch on December 12, 2022 from 5 to 7 pm. Prof. Asghari, Head of the Entrepreneurship Hub, welcomes the participants in an open atmosphere to exchange ideas with others who are interested in start-ups and to expand one’s own network.
The event is free of charge.
We ask for registration using the following link.
Dr. -Ing. Jan-Philipp Mai is a start-up fundraising expert & strategist and CEO of JPM Silicon. The company JPM Silicon develops and implements technologies for the production, refinement and recycling of silicon with the goal of being able to produce CO2-neutral silicon in the long-term.
During the Founderstalk, Dr. -Ing. Jan-Philipp Mai will explain why, in his view, university is the best time to start a company. He will talk about first steps, setbacks and best practice examples of a high-tech start-up from university.
The lecture will take place on December 6th, 2022 from 1 to 2 pm. in English.
The event is free of charge.
We ask for registration using the following link.
November 24, 2022 – Entrepreneurship and Academia: Chances for Early Career Scientist
The work and research results of Early Career scientists often hold the potential to be applied beyond the university. They can have a significant impact on our society and play an important role in tackling society’s greatest challenges.
This workshop is designed to explore additional options for your future and ways to transform ideas or gained skills into practical steps. It will give you an insight into Entrepreneurship and funding opportunities in Germany. You can also engage with peers and discuss your research topics in the light of entrepreneurship perspectives.
Registration by e-mail to: postdoc-programm(at)tu-braunschweig.de
November 22, 2022 – Founderstalk with Hadi Ghorashi
The author and innovation expert Dr. Mario Herger will share rare insight into technological progress and how start-ups can manage the fears associated with it.
What current fears are shaping us? What fears did people face in the past when today’s technologies did not exist? Why are we not at the forefront of the competition between cultures for new technologies today? What measures do we need to take in order to view new technologies not as something frightening and hostile, but as a means of solving humanity’s major problems? In “Future Angst“, innovation expert Dr. Mario Herger poses the crucial questions regarding technology and progress and presents professional and forward-looking solutions. With his appeal “Design the Future”, Herger offers an unconventional and transformative approach for a new, human-centered mindset.
Do you want to get fit in negotiating? In a three-hour training you will get first insights into the world of negotiations. You will learn one of the most important negotiation techniques (the Harvard principle) and how to prepare specifically for a negotiation. In practical exercises you can directly apply and consolidate what you have learned.
November 2nd, 2022 – Dr. Sven Beiker “Mobility from Silicon Valley – from tech companies, start-ups and old friends”
On November 2nd, 2022, Dr. Sven Beiker, founder and CEO of the mobility consulting company Silicon Valley Mobility, will share insights into the mobility industry of Silicon Valley during an online lecture.
In Silicon Valley, new business models, such as the field of electric mobility or autonomous driving, have been advanced and developed a lot in recent years. Tesla, Google, Waymo or Uber are just a few examples, as well as numerous innovative start-ups and tech companies. But the well-known automotive companies are also part of this and have been working on the future of mobility for years. One reason to take a closer look at the Silicon Valley ecosystem and ask why the pioneers of disruption are so interested in the “old economy”.
The lecture will take place online in English on November 2nd, 2022 from 4:45 to 6.15 pm.
We ask for registration using the following link.
How is a team composed? How do teams develop? And how can I support teams to work optimally? All these questions are covered in this three-hour training. You will learn about different team roles, how a team develops, and how you can support the team or your team in each development phase. Practical exercises will allow you to directly apply and deepen what you have learned.
The workshop will take place on October 26, 2022, from 2 to 5 p.m. in English and will be conducted by Katinka Bertrix.
We ask for registration using the following link.
October 11, 2022 – Founderstalk with Fridolin Franke,Co-Founder and CEO of SOLAR MATERIALS
The start-up SOLAR MATERIALS develops recycling processes for solar modules and thus contributes to the change towards sustainable and resource-saving energy production. Due to the current decline in globalization, the regional recovery of raw materials is gaining additional relevance.
In the Founderstalk Fridolin Franke talks about his journey from student to entrepreneur.
The Founderstalk will take place on the 11th of October 2022 from 1 to 2 pm. in English.
22-29.08.2022 – International Entrepreneurship Summer School 2022
Participants will form international teams, develop their own research-based Start-up ideas and design an innovative business model. In a final pitch, they will then be able to convince a jury and gain support in taking the next steps in their Start-up ventures.
Participation is free of charge for qualified applicants. Places are limited and allocated on a rolling basis.
July 21, 2022 – Engineering Design Workshop – Design creative Solution to different Problems
Engineers create solutions today for the challenges of tomorrow. Participate in the Engineering Design Workshop and discover modern approaches to product development. In this Workshop your get an overview on methods and tools of design and systems engineering with real-world applications.
The lecture will take place online in English on July 21st, 2022 from 2. to 4 pm.
June 28, 2022 – Dr. Mateusz Molasy “The method of shaping the culture of organization that supports knowledge management”
The lecture by Dr Mateusz Molasy starts by introducing the topic of knowledge management and its role in today’s organisations. It is assumed that the culture of an organisation plays one of the most important roles in any knowledge management initiative. Therefore, the concept of organisational culture is introduced and the types of cultures that support knowledge management are explained. Finally, the method for designing organisational culture is presented. The method is based on human resource management activities.
The lecture will take place online in English on June 28th, 2022 from 5. to 6.30 pm.
June 24, 2022 – International Start-up Day
The International Start-up Day is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the local start-up ecosystem in the Braunschweig region. In an interactive workshop you will be able to develop ideas, gain useful skills and learn how you can put them into action. There will also be an evening barbeque where you can connect with other participants and the Entrepreneurship Hub team.
The International Start-up Day will take place on 24 June 2022 from 10 am to 5 pm.
May 11, 2022 – Founderstalk with Dr. rer. nat. Manoj Nimbalkar
Dr. rer. nat. Manoj Nimbalkar, Start-up Mentor and Co-Founder of DareToStart.org, says about himself that he is a scientist by training, an entrepreneur by choice and a coach/mentor by passion.
He has 15 years of combined experience in academic research and industry in Germany. During this time he has worked as a successful and experienced business development, programme and application manager in the field of science and technology.
His passion is to connect, empower and support people to achieve their best.
The Founderstalk will take place online in English on May 11th, 2022 from 1 to 2 pm.
May 10, 2022 – Dr. Sven Beiker “Mobility from Silicon Valley – from tech companies, start-ups and old friends”
On May 10th, 2022, Dr. Sven Beiker, founder and CEO of the mobility consulting company Silicon Valley Mobility, will share insights into the mobility industry of Silicon Valley during an online lecture.
In Silicon Valley, new business models, such as the field of electric mobility or autonomous driving, have been advanced and developed a lot in recent years. Tesla, Google, Waymo or Uber are just a few examples, as well as numerous innovative start-ups and tech companies. But the well-known automotive companies are also part of this and have been working on the future of mobility for years. One reason to take a closer look at the Silicon Valley ecosystem and ask why the pioneers of disruption are so interested in the “old economy”.
The lecture will take place online in English on May 10th, 2022 from 5. to 6.30 pm.
April 20, 2022 – Online Founderstalk with Jan Stanczyk
Jan Stanczyk, Chief Marketing Officer, tells the story of Probility: their journey from a university spin-off startup to today. Along the way, he talks about important lessons the company has learned through competitions and programs.
The Start-up Probility aims to improve the working environment in production facilities with an intelligent safety system. The system is based on decentrally installed optical AI sensors and prevents collisions between people and transport vehicles. Probility thus improves safety on the one hand and efficiency in the manufacturing industry on the other.
The Founderstalk will take place online in English on 20.04.2022 from 1 to 2 pm.
We ask for registration under the following link.
April 08, 2022 – Core competence intrapreneurship: Creative thinking and acting for a successful career.
Exclusively for students at Ostfalia.
Certain soft skills are essential for a career within future-oriented companies.Intrapreneurship, thinking and acting independently to solve problems and create internal innovation, is increasingly becoming a core competency. This workshop offers the opportunity to acquire this important skill even before joining a company in order to optimize career opportunities from the very beginning.
The workshop will take place online and in German on 08.04.2022 from 1pm to 4pm.
We ask for a registration under the following link.
Dr. -Ing. Jan-Philipp Mai is a start-up fundraising expert & strategist and CEO of JPM Silicon. The company JPM Silicon develops and implements technologies for the production, refinement and recycling of silicon with the goal of being able to produce CO2-neutral silicon in the long-term.
During the Founderstalk, Dr. -Ing. Jan-Philipp Mai will explain why, in his view, university is the best time to start a company. He will talk about first steps, setbacks and best practice examples of a high-tech start-up from university.
The lecture will take place on March 22, 2022 from 1 to 2 p.m. in English.
We ask for registration using the following link.
How is a team composed? How do teams develop? And how can I support teams to work optimally? All these questions are covered in this three-hour training. You will learn about different team roles, how a team develops, and how you can support the team or your team in each development phase. Practical exercises will allow you to directly apply and deepen what you have learned.
The workshop will take place on March 9, 2022, from 2 to 5 p.m. in English and will be conducted by Katinka Bertrix.
We ask for registration using the following link.
The Entrepreneurship Hub cordially invites you to participate in the Entrepreneurship Spring School from February 21st – 28th, 2022.
You have a business idea, are looking for motivated co-founders and need support to develop a sustainable business model? Or are you looking for innovative start-up teams to join?
The Entrepreneurship Spring School is a good starting point to learn the basics of entrepreneurship and to develop innovative ideas. In addition to exciting workshops by start-up experts and experienced founders, all teams receive individual business coaching. Students can also receive 3 ECTS. The seminar will be held in German.
Kristina Nikolaus is the CEO and co-founder of the start-up OKAPI:Orbits, a spin-off of the TU Braunschweig in the field of New Space. OKAPI:Orbits has developed a software that avoids collisions in space and minimizes space debris.
The business magazine Forbes ranks Kristina Nikolaus as one of the 30 most promising people under 30 in Germany.
During the Founderstalk Kristina Nikolaus will share with you her journey with OKAPI:Orbits, a spin-off of TU Braunschweig in the field of New Space. Take the chance and learn about the mistakes and learnings on the way to space.
The lecture will be held on Feb. 22, 2022 from 1 to 2 p.m. in English.
We ask for registration using the following link.
On February 15, 2022, there will be an online lecture by Dr. Mario Herger from 5 to 6:30 pm. The author and innovation expert will share rare insight into technological progress and how start-ups can manage the fears associated with it.
What current fears are shaping us? What fears did people face in the past when today’s technologies did not exist? Why are we not at the forefront of the competition between cultures for new technologies today? What measures do we need to take in order to view new technologies not as something frightening and hostile, but as a means of solving humanity’s major problems? In “Future Angst“, innovation expert Dr. Mario Herger poses the crucial questions regarding technology and progress and presents professional and forward-looking solutions. With his appeal “Design the Future”, Herger offers an unconventional and transformative approach for a new, human-centered mindset.
The lecture will be held on Feb. 15, 2022, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in English.
21st. January 2022 Startup Nation Israel – success factors & challenges
Stephanie Reimann (VW – Group Innovation) shares interesting insights into Israel’s innovative tech scene in the lecture “Startup Nation Israel – success factors & challenges”.
The lecture will take place within the lecture Technology Entrepreneurship of the Entrepreneurship Hub from 10.30 to 11.15 online. All interested parties are welcome to attend.
No registration is required.
26. November 2021 – Venture Financing for fast-scaling Start-ups
Prof. Dr. Reza Asghari and Dr. Matthias Dill cordially invite you to the lecture. The lecture will start on Friday, 26/11/2021 at 10:00 am and can be followed online.
We kindly ask you to register in advance under the following link. Thank you very much!
