WHU Entrepreneurship Center

15/07/2021

++ instead of competition? instead of unicorns? capitalism instead of financial capitalism? ++

Could the above be ingredients for future-oriented ?

Join the Start-up-Kongress von Herausforderung Unternehmertum on Sept. 10, 2021 as they shed light on these and other topics under the motto "GeSINNmaximierung - Wie wollen wir zukünftig gründen?"

During the event, keynotes, discussions, and workshops from numerous experts such as Jakob Berndt (co-founder Tomorrow, Lemonaid and ChariTea) and Lisa Jaspers (founder FOLKDAYS and co-author "Starting a Revolution") will show examples of how a socially beneficial impact startup can succeed.

To learn more and join, click here:

Wie wollen wir zukünftig gründen? - Keynotes, Workshops, Interviews, Pitches & Networking - Seid dabei und diskutiert mit!

03/05/2021

++ CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!🚀 ++

The RWTH Incubation Program is looking for motivated early-stage with a clear business plan, a 6-12-month , and full founder commitment (3-5 hours per week) to join their 4-month RWTH Incubation Program. If this description matches you, we encourage you to apply!

The application for the is May 14, 2021, and the program will commence in August 2021.

The is a publicly funded program participation with a focus on start-ups. This program was established to inspire entrepreneurs to take action - to believe they can accelerate and create successful ventures.

The incubator supports entrepreneurs to grow ventures by giving them access to the power of the RWTH research landscape and to their and .

Check out the official video here: https://lnkd.in/dNCrkqz

Would you like to apply? 📝

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dMbT3jE
For more information, visit the program page here: https://lnkd.in/dAp7YvX

30/04/2021

++ We're participating in ++

We're excited to announce our participation in Stage Two– the first pan-European for the best startups spinning out of leading European universities. The competition aims to connect across national borders and provide them with access to international , , and !

Quick Facts: 📌
- Finals will be held in Berlin on October 29th
- Two WHU startup teams will be selected to join the finals
- The WHU semi-finals will be held in early September
- Over 25 universities will participate and 25+ VCs & industry leaders will be present

Would you like to your startup? 🎤
We will open our application process next week! Stay tuned for information. In the meantime, get your pitch deck ready for submission 😉

02/04/2021

How can you get noticed by investors? Find out during our next workshop!

Next Wednesday, April 7th at 6 pm, we will be holding our final workshop of the semester on and with Sebastian Pollok, former co-founder & co-CEO of Amorelie and Founding Partner at Visionaries Club VC, and Sebastian Johnston, Founder & CEO of VIVERE and General Partner at La Famiglia VC!

Both speakers will provide participants with a deep dive into raising funds as a startup, as well as the many , , , and one might face. As active investors themselves, they will also provide insights into what VCs and business angels look for in portfolio companies and how to get noticed by investors.

Take this chance to learn directly from the experts and directly ask them your questions during our Q&A session!

Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/rS4tVXw4hZv42bm29

*Deadline to register: Tuesday, April 6th at 6 pm *

We look forward to seeing you all there!

26/03/2021

Expand Globally with the German Accelerator 🚀

We're happy to announce that the German Accelerator has launched a new program for German !

Yesterday was the start of "Kickstart International" a new opportunity for founders to prepare for expansion at an early stage while learning the necessary skills and tools to succeed. In the program, participants will be supported in making critical decisions around their business model and product to prepare them for growth internationally.

Are you interested? Find out more here: https://www.germanaccelerator.com/our-programs/academy-kickstart/

Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JpRjmEQz1xqNjs8vCPiz7B3lWZ9yVhxs/view?usp=sharing

15/03/2021

What is Design Thinking??

On Wednesday, we will be hosting our next workshop on to answer that question and more! Also, attendees will gain using Miro Boards during our breakout session!

So, be sure to sign-up here: https://forms.gle/JcCUn5KMBNMKMLwU8

Please note: This event requires Active Participation!

Deadline to register is TODAY at 6pm!

We look forward to seeing you there😉

10/03/2021

Would you like to know more about the origins of Open Innovation, how it impacts startups, and more?

On the latest episode of The Most Awesome Founder Podcast, Henry Chesbrough provides a masterclass into Open Innovation with rich real-world examples that practitioners can relate to!

Check out the latest episode via one of the channels below!

Website: https://mostawesomepodcast.com/chesbrough
Youtube: https://youtu.be/l_dqZew2K6w
Spotify: http://ow.ly/5VFR50By8RP
Apple: http://ow.ly/LCKk50By8RR
Stitcher: http://ow.ly/PVEJ50By8RQ

08/03/2021

Have you ever wondered how some startups become so successful?

Learn how, directly from Thomas Griesel, Founder and CEO of HelloFresh and Robert Ermich, Founder and CEO of OnTruck! During our workshop on Customer Development and Discovery, the duo will explain the importance of being customer-centric, as well as the tools and way of thinking needed to do so!

Do you have questions you'd like to ask them? After each session, you'll have the opportunity to pose your questions during our Q&A!

Don't miss your chance! Sign-up for the workshop here: https://forms.gle/HPSpxPpBC7oCuWiS7

The deadline to register is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9th⏰

05/03/2021

Do you want to join the WHU Summer Accelerator, but still have a few questions?

Find everything you need to know below!

When will the Accelerator take place? 📆
May 14th-July 3rd! We will end with a Demo Day.

Who is eligible to participate? 👥
, &

Will it take place online or offline? 💻
Due to COVID-19, we are still uncertain, but from our experience mentoring recent accelerator cohorts in Berlin, London, Munich, and Silicon Valley, either option should still be great!

What does the program format look like? 🗂️
March 29th- May 13th- Pre-Program Coaching
May 14th- Program Orientation
May 17th-28th- Phase One: Mentor Mayhem
May 31st-June 18th- Phase Two: Product-Market Fit
June 21st-July 2nd- Phase Three: Capitalization

How can you apply? Visit this link: http://ow.ly/KO4Y50DQL6F

Do you need an MVP or market-ready product to participate in the WHU Accelerator?
Yes and no. Although we don’t require applicants to have a finished product or market traction, we expect that the product or service has been well-designed with some degree of testing or validation.

Find out more about the program here: https://bit.ly/3riZvCH

04/03/2021

Sign-up now for our Customer Development and Discovery Workshop!

On March 10th, our guest speakers Thomas Griesel, Founder and CEO at HelloFresh and Robert Ermich, Founder and CEO of OnTruck.eu will share their experiences and insights into building a customer-centric business. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the how to develop a hypothesis, testing, implementing the discovery across business units, and so much more!

The workshop will take place from 6-8 pm, and you can sign-up here: https://forms.gle/bNE5fV2ngaAuBHzz6

We look forward to seeing you there😉

03/03/2021

++ Join our next workshop on Customer Development and Discovery! ++

Find out how you can create a more centric during our next workshop on Wednesday, March 10th from 6-8 pm!

During the event, our guest speakers Thomas Griesel, Founder/CEO at HelloFresh and Robert Ermich, Founder/CEO of OnTruck.eu, will leverage their experience to help you gain a deeper understanding of the methods, tools, and ways of thinking needed to be customer centric!

To attend, sign-up here: https://forms.gle/VqszpnPJhTuvJ9vT8

We look forward to welcoming you to the event!

03/03/2021

++ Have you been looking for more support for your startup?++

This summer the Accelerator Program will do just that and more! Over the course of 7 weeks, you'll participate in a variety of , daily , and ! By the end of the program, your startup will have progressed further than you could have imagined and you'll have the tools to take it to the next level!

This program is open to all , , and !

Find out more about the application requirements and program here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iGblMKKAql-Xge6kS7LiM3QmX8RgD102DOwjzPaKqA0/edit?usp=sharing

To apply, click here: https://bit.ly/WHUaccelerator
Application deadline is March 7th📆

Don't miss your chance!