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Workshops and qualifications


Changes in the general conditions are part of daily business in a globalized world, and entrepreneurial thinking and action are of growing importance in order to be able to master the challenges ahead. That is why we want to specifically promote the development of specialist knowledge, skills and abilities that are required for successful business start-ups and management as well as for an independent, self-reliant lifestyle.

You can find the current semester program here: Semester program winter semester 21/22

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Learning platform Startupkit of the University of Göttingen


In the Startupkit, you as a university member or alumni/alumnae can acquire specific knowledge on the topics of entrepreneurship and innovation and be inspired by other startups. Have you ever wondered how to transfer a scientific research project into a practical application or how to transform an innovative, sustainable or technological idea into a viable business model? Then register on the learning platform.

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Innovation and Foundation" Certificate


The SNIC certificate program consists of four modules that form a self-contained content unit on the topic of innovation. If all four modules are successfully completed, the certificate "Innovation and Foundation" is acquired. The modules are offered at the University of Göttingen, the PFH Private University of Applied Sciences Göttingen and the TU Clausthal.

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Offers for the qualification of scientists


We are convinced that everyone in Germany has the potential to become an entrepreneur. Working passionately on a topic, developing new solutions to problems and presenting ideas convincingly - these are skills that successful scientists and entrepreneurs have in common. The academic environment is hardly characterized by entrepreneurial spirit. In our workshops, we would like to offer scientists the opportunity to think about their research in an entrepreneurial way.





Chair of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Georg-August-University Göttingen


The chair conducts research on entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of social innovation, high-tech or digitalization, in particular on networks, organizations, entrepreneurial ecosystems and entrepreneurial teams. Furthermore, the chair supervises theses and offers courses on entrepreneurship also for students of agricultural and forest sciences.

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Young Entrepreneurs in Science


Young Entrepreneurs in Science (YES) is a continuing education program aimed at doctoral students from all disciplines at German universities. The aim of the program is to open up new career and development prospects for highly qualified scientists during or shortly after their doctorate. Entrepreneurial thinking does not begin with a business plan.

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ahead life science track 2021


The AHEAD Life Science Track is a program in cooperation with Fraunhofer. Life Science Startups receive free support services for the areas "Life Science", "Industry" and "Go-to-Market" in 3×2 days. The focus is on 1-on-1 coaching sessions with experts on individual issues such as financing models, IP or pitches.

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Semester program of the start-up support


Our semester program includes exciting workshops, trainings and events for the qualification of people interested in founding a company.

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Makers of Tomorrow - Online-Course


In the first season of the online course, "Makers of Tomorrow" will tell ten stories of founders in Germany and Silicon Valley. Students will be able to learn from role models, gain insights into the startup world, and get their first tools for founding a company.

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