Starting up and self-employment
Turn ideas into reality
Do you have an idea that could change the world? Are you thinking about starting your own business during or after your studies?
Self-employment and starting your own business mean one thing above all: putting your ideas into practice and going your own way.
We support you in this and would like to encourage you to approach us – no matter what stage you are at!
Elena Friedel
“I love driving ideas of all kinds forward and accompanying people on their journey.
In the GO!
Gründungshub Oberfranken project, together with my partners, I support students and employees with or without a concrete start-up idea in realizing their ideas.”
What drives me
As an experienced educational designer and design thinking coach, I would like to incorporate my experience in the field of entrepreneurship education and provide innovative impulses for teachers and design an exciting workshop program for people interested in founding a company.
I am currently going through a start-up process myself and therefore know first-hand that you may not be entirely sure at the beginning whether an idea actually has the potential to be implemented. But great ideas always start small!
And something can only become something if I start.
I would therefore like to encourage anyone who is interested: Just get in touch and we’ll see together where the journey takes us.
“You can never do everything perfectly, but you can always take the first step and make the most of what you have.” Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of Bumble
“Every beginningrs the magic of the possible.” Zsuzsa Bánk, from her novel “The Bright Days”
Our portfolio
Tool box
Education
Founding can be learned.
You can build up the necessary tools systematically and strategically.
We offer a range of learning formats in which you can learn important tools and acquire important skills.
The courses are aimed at students and lecturers at Coburg University of Applied Sciences.
Our range of workshops at a glance - register now!
How to Start Up - Basics of founding a company
In this workshop, you will learn about the essential steps and considerations required for a successful business start-up.
We will guide you through the basics of a start-up – from the initial idea to the actual implementation.
You will learn how to develop a business plan, what legal and financial aspects need to be considered and how to reach your target group effectively.
Practical exercises and interactive sessions will give you valuable insights and the tools you need to take a structured approach to your own business idea and make it a success.
Regardless of whether you already have a concrete idea or are simply interested in the topic – this workshop offers you the foundation to take the first step towards self-employment. Take the first step and register – start your start-up with sound knowledge!
Idea development and concretization with Lego Serious Play
Unleash your creativity and get to the heart of your ideas with LEGO® Serious Play®!
In this workshop you will use the innovative LEGO® Serious Play® method to make your concepts tangible and develop them further.
By building and modelling with LEGO® bricks, you will gain new insights and clear structures that will help you organize complex thoughts and concretize your ideas.
Whether you are working on an existing project or developing a completely new idea – this workshop offers you a playful yet effective approach to recognizing challenges, finding solutions and further sharpening your vision.
Together with other participants, you will exchange ideas and receive valuable impulses for the further development of your ideas. Sign up now and discover how LEGO® Serious Play® can take your creativity to the next level!
Pitch Perfect: Your idea in a nutshell
You have a great idea, but how do you present it convincingly?
In our pitch training, you will learn how to present your business idea or project concisely and effectively in a short space of time.
Whether in front of investors, partners or in a competition – a good pitch is crucial to inspire and convince your audience.
The workshop offers you practical tips and techniques to formulate your message clearly and memorably.
You will learn how to work out your key points, build up suspense and respond confidently to possible questions and objections.
Through targeted feedback and practice sessions, you will become more confident step by step and be able to present your idea with self-assurance. Register now and make your pitch a success!
Social entrepreneurship - shaping social entrepreneurship
In this workshop, you will immerse yourself in the world of social entrepreneurship and learn how you can use entrepreneurial approaches to solve social challenges in a sustainable way.
We will teach you the basics of social entrepreneurship and show you how to develop a business idea that is not only economically viable but also socially effective.
You will learn about successful models and best practices and find out how to measure and communicate social impact.
Interactive exercises and practice-oriented case studies will encourage you to develop your own ideas and drive your project forward in a targeted manner.
The workshop provides you with the necessary know-how to make a positive difference in society as a social entrepreneur. Develop your idea for a better world and register now!
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Stay up to date!
Every semester at Coburg University of Applied Sciences, we offer you a series of free events and courses on the topic of entrepreneurship and self-employment and point you to further offers from our network.
It is important to us to actively involve you in our face-to-face and online events.
We want our events to provide you with the necessary knowledge, suitable tools and important contacts to successfully realize your own ideas.
So you can look forward to inspiring networking events, ideas competitions and practice-oriented workshops.
We are gradually expanding our offer and look forward to receiving impulses for the expansion of our offer.
