SEPT Competence Center | INTERNATIONAL STARTUP CAMPUS
Born Global Startup Festival 2023 - Day 1
About BGSF Day 1
Are you an international student, Ph.D./ Post Doc researcher or alumni? Do you have a business idea and are you interested in setting up your business in Germany? Are you struggling with the legal framework, financing, and access to networks?
This day of the festival is for you!
For the first time, the Born Global Startup Festival is dedicating a special day focused on Empowering Internationals to create Startups in Germany. This event promises to be an exciting and informative experience for any international interested in setting up a business.
Join us and connect with like-minded professionals, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs, gain valuable insights from experts, and leave with the knowledge you need to setting up a business in Germany!
Target group: International students, Ph.D.,
Post Docs researchers and alumni
Topics: Setting a Business, Legal aspects,
Funding opportunities, Startup Ecosystem
Language: English
Cost: Free
Location: Egenberger Lebensmittel
Markranstädter Str. 8, 04229 Leipzig
AGENDA:
Attendees can expect an exciting line-up of successful international founders from Leipzig, Jena, and Halle, who will share their experiences as entrepreneurs in Germany in an inspirational podium discussion.
In addition, we will feature three parallel informative workshops that will offer a deeper dive into specific topics related to creating a business in Germany such as legal considerations for registering a company, funding opportunities, and an overview of the startup ecosystem and networks in central Germany.
Additionally, we will celebrate the official launch of the International Startup Office, a special office designed to support and empower international aspiring entrepreneurs like you! To close the night, we will celebrate the International Innovators Award Mitteldeutschland, and the ARQUS International Innovators Award followed by a summer party.
Check-in & registration
Opening and greetings
Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger (Director of the SEPT Competence Center / Leipzig University)
Inspirational Podium Discussion with international founders
Luana Dos Santos Held (Brasilheroe) & Pratyush Saxena (Ideatarmac)
Parallel Workshops
Workshop 1: Solo entrepreneurs: Administrative & legal aspects for creating a business in Germany.
Johannes Göckeritz & Christian Hauke (Leipzig University)
Workshop 2: Funding opportunities to kick-off your business: EXIST and other public programs
Christian Scheffler (Leipzig University), Ede Möser (Jena University) & Moritz Bradler (University of Halle-Wittenberg)
Workshop 3: Startup ecosystem and networks in Central Germany
Official launch of the International Startup Office
Award ceremonies:
1. International Innovators Award Mitteldeutschland
2. ARQUS International Innovators Award
Networking & Summer party (inclusive Catering & drinks)
Speakers:
Leipzig University
Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger
Leipzig University
Jazmín Ponce Gómez
LEIPZIG UNIVERSITY
Gunnar Kassberg
Brasilheroe
Luana dos Santos Held
CO-FOUNDER
ideatarmac
Pratyush Saxena
LEIPZIG UNIVERSITY
Christian Hauke
LEIPZIG UNIVERSITY
Johannes Göckeritz
LEIPZIG UNIVERSITY
Christian Scheffler
Jena University
Valerie Daldrup
INTERNATIONAL start-up ADVICE Jena UNIVERSITY
Ede Möser
TRANSFER AND FOUNDER SERVICE University Of Halle-Wittenberg
Moritz Bradler
TRANSFER AND FOUNDER SERVICE University Of Halle-Wittenberg
Steffen Ahrens
Registration:
Either if you are thinking of becoming a solo entrepreneur or you have a team, this festival is a must-attend event. Don´t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights and support.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you for your interest in this festival! We regret to inform you that tickets are now SOLD OUT due to high demand. Please stay tuned for updates on the upcoming Born Global Startup Festival 2024.