EVENTS

Apr
16

Research Canvas
Online Workshop
16.04.2026 • 2 pm–4.30 pm
  • Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
  • Technische Universität Clausthal
  • Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen
Have you ever thought about the application potential of your own research? If not, this workshop is for you. You will reflect about user groups and the network of stakeholders that surround you and your research. How will your research benefit them? Brainstorm potential use cases and help each other to take your ideas to…
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22

Your Research Canvas
Online Workshop
22.04.2026 • 10 am–12.30 pm
  • Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
  • Charité BIH Innovation
  • Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)
  • Berliner Hochschule für Technik
  • Freie Universität Berlin
  • Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH (HZB)
  • Geschäftsstellen Zukunftsorte (WISTA Management)
  • GreenCHEM
  • Hertie School
  • Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
  • Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin
  • Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
  • Potsdam Science Park Golm
  • Science & Startups by Berlin University Alliance
  • Technische Universität Berlin
  • Zukunftsorte Berlin
  • Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
  • Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)
Have you ever thought about the application potential of your own research? If not, this workshop is for you. You will reflect about user groups and the network of stakeholders that surround you and your research. How will your research benefit them? Brainstorm potential use cases and help each other to take your ideas to…
Info Enroll until 20.04.2026 
30

Social Entrepreneurship
Online Workshop
30.04.2026 • 9 am– 12 pm
  • Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
  • Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
  • Universität Heidelberg
  • Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
  • Hochschule Offenburg
How can entrepreneurs synergise social responsibility and financial interests? We will look behind the broad meaning of social entrepreneurship, reflect on our personal understanding and give practical examples of careers and concepts in these sectors. You will meet role models, who will let you in on their personal journeys as social entrepreneurs. 
Info Enroll until 27.04.2026 
May
7

From PhD to Impact Innovator
On-site Workshop
07.+08.05.2026 • 9 am–5 pm
  • Universität Potsdam
  • Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH (HZB)
  • Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)
  • GreenCHEM
  • Hertie School
  • Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
  • Berlin Institute of Health in der Charité (BIH)
  • Berliner Hochschule für Technik
  • Zukunftsorte Berlin
  • Science & Startups by Berlin University Alliance
  • Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin (MDC)
  • Technische Hochschule Brandenburg
  • Hasso-Plattner-Institut, School of Entrepreneurship
  • Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)
  • Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
  • Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin
  • Freie Universität Berlin
  • Potsdam Science Park Golm
  • Technische Universität Berlin
  • Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
  • Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Get to know entrepreneurship as an alternative path to your academic career. Reflect on your own failure and learning journey and think about how to consolidate and develop your personal entrepreneurial skill set.  Get to know the concept of entrepreneurship by breaking the entrepreneurial stereotype. Meet two role models who tell their stories of founding…
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Jun
5

Storytelling for Impact 
Online Workshop
05.06.2026 • 10 am– 4 pm
  • Hochschule Wismar
  • Hochschule Stralsund
What impact would you like to create with your research? By looking at the golden circle framework, this workshop focuses on the WHY behind your work. With a view to the Sustainable Development Goals you will think about the potential areas of impact you can create with your own research. Would you like to define…
Info Enroll until 02.06.2026 
11

From Research to Innovation
Online Workshop
11.06.2026 • 9 am– 2:30 pm
  • TUM Venture Labs
  • Universität der Bundeswehr München
  • Social Entrepreneurship Akademie
  • Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
  • Helmholtz-Zentrum München
Ignite your innovative potential. Reflect your skillset as an Innovator and discover what you already bring to the table! Practise your entrepreneurial mindset and meet other PhDs or postdocs with great ideas. Have you ever thought about the application potential of your own research? If not, this workshop is for you. You will reflect about…
Info Enroll until 09.06.2026 
16

Gateway ESC X YES: Prototype your Research
Online Workshop
16.06.2026 • 9 am– 12 pm
  • Gateway Exzellenz Start-up Center
  • Universität zu Köln
  • Technische Hochschule Köln
  • Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln
  • Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
  • Bergische Universität Wuppertal
  • Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
  • Hochschule Fresenius
How much startup is in your PhD and what does the product of this startup look like if you realise it with the help of paper, stapler, and dry noodles? You will learn Design Thinking methods and practice rapid prototyping, together with other young and creative researchers. This way, you will playfully discover the entrepreneurial…
Info Enroll until 13.06.2026 
25

Entrepreneurial Empowerment (women* only)
Online Workshop
25.06.2026 • 2 pm– 4:30 pm
  • Gründercube
  • Universität zu Lübeck
  • Technische Hochschule Lübeck
  • Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
  • Fachhochschule Wedel
To all female scientists, let's go on a journey of discovery together. Our „Entrepreneurial Empowerment Journey“ workshop is designed for all women and people that identify as women who want to strengthen their personal and professional growth. Our goal is to create a safe space that recognizes and empowers this diversity, fostering an environment where…
Info Enroll until 22.06.2026 
26

Pitching
Online Workshop
26.06.2026 • 9 am– 11:30 am
  • Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau
  • Hochschule Koblenz
  • Leistungszentrum Simulations- und softwarebasierte Innovation
  • Hochschule Mainz
  • Universität Trier
  • Universität Koblenz
  • Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
  • Universität des Saarlandes
  • Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen
  • Hochschule Kaiserslautern
  • Hochschule Worms
You want to be prepared for your next networking event, research presentation or elevator pitch? In this workshop, you learn and practise how to convince supporters or investors of your vision and personality. Develop your pitch storyline and receive feedback from our experts and an interdisciplinary team of peers, who are – like you –…
Info Enroll until 15.06.2026 
30

Strengthening Resilience and Navigating Conflicts
Online Workshop
30.06.2026 • 10 am– 3:30 pm
  • Promotionskolleg NRW
  • Cluster industrielle Biotechnologie e.V. (CLIB)
  • ChemStars
  • KOALA
What do you know about self-management in complex and volatile environments? Resilience is an integral part of mental health and of managing our resources as scientists and entrepreneurs. In this workshop, you will learn about useful mindsets to cope with stressful situations, and develop strategies that suit your needs. Discover how to train your inner…
Info Enroll until 25.06.2026 
Jul
3

Navigating Team Dynamics
Online Workshop
03.07.2026 • 10 am– 3:30 pm
  • Hochschule Wismar
  • Hochschule Stralsund
Are you interested in improving your team’s collaboration and exploring ways to spark innovation? Do you want to learn how different perspectives can lead to better decision-making? In this workshop, we’ll introduce key techniques for managing conflict and fostering teamwork, helping you explore how these approaches might be applied in your own work environment. This…
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Oct
7

Your Innovation Skills
Online Workshop
07.10.2026 • 10 am– 1 pm
  • Universität Duisburg-Essen
  • Technische Universität Dortmund
  • Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Ignite your innovative potential. Reflect your skillset as an Innovator and discover what you already bring to the table! Practise your entrepreneurial mindset and meet other PhDs or postdocs with great ideas.
Info Enroll until 05.10.2026 

Design Thinking for Researchers
On-site Workshop
07.10.2026 • 9 am– 6 pm
  • Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
  • Gateway Exzellenz Start-up Center
  • Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft
  • Bergische Universität Wuppertal
  • Promotionskolleg NRW
  • Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
  • Hochschule Fresenius
  • Technische Hochschule Köln
  • Universität zu Köln
  • Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln
How much of an innovator is in you? Explore the step-by-step Design Thinking process in small teams. Based on practical examples and challenge, you learn how to empathise with users, as well as brainstorm and assess ideas to prepare for the rapid prototyping and testing finale. The workshop takes place on-site in Bonn between 9…
Info Enroll until 01.10.2026 
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