WHY

Berlin is an attractive location for start-ups in Germany. It has the highest density of start-ups per 100,000 inhabitants at 35.6 and is also home to several unicorns. To explore and learn more about this start-up landscape, this seminar will take place in Berlin for four days, where participants can meet and exchange ideas with experts.

In the past, countless start-ups have revolutionized the market and consumer behavior with innovative products or services. Especially the field of medicine and digitalization is in demand. As Germany works on support methods for business foundations, one can be sure that the number and importance of start-ups will increase soon. Therefore, a more comprehensive understanding of this topic is valuable for academic and professional purposes.

WHAT

Founders and leading voices from Factory Berlin, HelloFresh, Grover, Siemens Mobility, Porsche Ventures, and SAP Innovation Center will share their stories and give students the unique opportunity to ask for opinions, inspiration, and personal experiences. They will then submit their presentation on the assigned topics for their final grade of this 6 ECTS semester.

HOW

Apply now until February 20, 2023 (23h59) by submitting your application consisting of a 1-page motivational letter, CV, and current Transcript of Records to entrepreneurship@wiwi.uni-marburg.de.

Please use "Application | Venture Expedition Berlin | Summer 23" as the subject line for your e-mail.

We look forward to your applications and conducting this seminar for Master's and PhD students!