Accelerate Startup Ideas

About

Co-create a research-based startup idea in an interdisciplinary team.

- Learn to build a successful business model by using Design Thinking.
- Apply Lean Startup methods.
- Accelerate impact-driven startups.
- Validate ideas for the EXIST Startup Grant
- Learn how to talk to customers, ideate solutions and pitch your ideas.
- Collaborate with like-minded individuals in a team to bring an early stage ideas to new heights.
- Meet successful role models from our community.

PEELx is a business model workshop, using Design Thinking methods. You will get a first understanding about innovation techniques, that can be applied to your own research project, daily work-life, or your own startup idea.

This on-site workshop is open to university students, alumni, and employees worldwide. You can apply as an idea provider to develop your idea further, or as a participant to share your expertise. Novices are welcome.

Get ready for a 4-day sprint that is accompanied by fun social activities, such as yoga, stand up paddling, and a welcome party.

And what is the best? We pay all the costs for your Summer School.

Course leader

M. Sc. Anita Knappe Academic Associate Entrepreneurship Education University of Potsdam - Potsdam Transfer Startup Service Email: anita.knappe@uni-potsdam.de Telephone: +49 331-977-3865

Target group

Students, researchers, university alumni.

Course aim

Interactive learning experience on business model development and Design Thinking in intercultural and multinational teams. Social learning experience, we want you to meet inspiring new people around the world!