Startup Week
Startup Week Brandenburg 2025
The Startup Week Brandenburg 2025 will take place from 5th to 9th May.
At various locations throughout Brandenburg, startup centers will show what a wide range of startup support Brandenburg has to offer.
In 2024, the Startup Service of Potsdam Transfer pioneered the Startup Week together with the Potsdam Economic Development Agency. This cooperation is taking place again this year. Together, we are offering a week of activities with something for everyone.
During the week, there will be many exciting opportunities to immerse yourself in the world of start-ups. Here you will find an overview of the upcoming events and the opportunity to register.
Monday, May 5th
3D Printing Workshop for Women
Hey girl!
Do you sometimes have doubts about your abilities?
Do you think 3D printing is too complicated?
If you answered "yes" twice, then let me show you otherwise! Join my quick workshop on 3D printing where you will design your own little talisman to remind you of what you can achieve!
Surprise yourself and try out a new skill with me - Jana Mach.
This workshop for womxn is hosted by Jana Mach, aspiring founder currently being advised by Potsdam Transfer
Where: TIP (House 10), Campus Golm
When: Monday, May 5th, 12 -1:30 pm
Registration: register here
Open Consultation
Do you have an idea that you would like to start your own business with, but don't know exactly how to go about it?
Come to TIP without an appointment and find out about your support options.
Whether you would like to become a freelancer, consultant or found a high-tech startup: we're here for you.
We look forward to meeting you!
Where: TIP (House 10), Campus Golm
When: Monday, 5th May from 10-12 am & 2-4 pm
Registration: No registration needed - just come by
Tuesday, May 6th
Open Consultation
Do you have an idea that you would like to start your own business with, but don't know exactly how to go about it?
Come to TIP without an appointment and find out about your support options.
Whether you would like to become a freelancer, consultant or found a high-tech startup: we're here for you.
We look forward to meeting you!
Where: TIP (House 10), Campus Golm
When: Tuesday, 6th May from 10 am to 2 pm
Registration: No registration needed - just come by
Masterclass Impact Tech
Discover the potential behind impact tech and be inspired by the stories of two startups. Discover starting points for your own ideas and initiatives and take the opportunity to gain new perspectives and exchange ideas with like-minded people.
We are delighted to welcome the founders of Valupa and Terratrace as speakers.
Guests:
- Ulrike Böttcher (Valupa GmbH) - Valupa is an innovative company that specializes in sustainable and technologically advanced solutions to reduce the ecological footprint in a wide range of industries. With state-of-the-art technologies and a strong focus on environmental friendliness, Valupa promotes a positive impact on society and is committed to a sustainable future.
- Dr. Walter Düsing (Terra Trace, in foundation) - TerraTrace is setting new standards in the development of efficient hardware to measure greenhouse gas leakage, coupled with real-time data analysis to enable faster, more reliable data collection.
Where: TIP (House 10), Golm Campus
When: Tuesday, 6th May, 2-4 pm
Language: German
Registration: Registration here!
Founding a Business from the Humanities
Have you graduated or will soon graduate in the humanities and are wondering how you can turn it into a successful start-up? Many people believe that entrepreneurship is only for technology or business experts - but that's not true!
In this interactive online seminar, you will find out what strengths humanities graduates in particular have for self-employment. We will talk about typical challenges, dispel prejudices and show you concrete ways to test your ideas and implement them step by step.
This workshop is being held in cooperation with the Berlin-Brandenburg Business Plan Competition (BPW).
Where: online
When: Tuesday, May 6th, 4-6 pm
Registration:Registration via the BPW website
Wednesday, May 7th
Venture Capital Q&A
In the morning, we invite you to an open Q&A session where experienced investors will be on hand to answer questions and provide valuable insights. This offer is particularly aimed at people who are already in the startup advisory process or have even already founded a company.
Guests:
- Sebastian Bertram (Brandenburg Kapital)
- Markus Hüting (Xpress Ventures)
- Sebastian Schwenke (Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg)
Where: TIP (House 10), Campus Golm
When: Wednesday, 07th May 11 am-12 pm
Language: English
Registration: Register here!
Cash & Coffee (one-to-one counselling)
Receive personalised advice on financing and funding from Eike Herbst (Potsdam Economic Development Agency) and Dietmar Kokse (Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg). Book a 60-minute slot to get in-depth information about financing and funding opportunities in Potsdam and the state of Brandenburg.
Available slots:
- 1 pm - 2 pm
- 3 pm - 4 pm
- 4 pm - 5 pm
Guests:
- Eike Herbst (Potsdam Economic Development Agency)
- Dietmar Kokse (Investment Bank of Brandenburg)
Where: TIP (House 10), Campus Golm
When: Wednesday, May 7th, 1-5 pm
Language: German
Registration by e-mail to: Eike.Herbsturathaus.potsdampde
Open consultation
Do you have an idea that you would like to start your own business with, but don't know exactly how to go about it?
Come to TIP without an appointment and find out about your support options.
Whether you would like to become a freelancer, consultant or found a high-tech startup: we're here for you.
Alternatively, if you are a student or employee at the University of Potsdam and you have questions about intellectual property, you can also come by and ask your questions.
We look forward to meeting you!
Where: TIP (House 10), Campus Golm
When: Wednesday, 7th May from 1-4 pm
Registration: No registration needed - just come by
Thursday, 8th May
Open Consultation
Do you have an idea that you would like to start your own business with, but don't know exactly how to go about it?
Come to TIP without an appointment and find out about your support options.
Whether you would like to become a freelancer, consultant or found a high-tech startup: we're here for you.
Alternatively, if you are a student or employee at the University of Potsdam and you have questions about intellectual property, you can also come by and ask your questions.
We look forward to meeting you!
Where: TIP (House 10), Campus Golm
When: Tuesday, May 8th from 10 am - 4 pm
Registration: No registration needed - just come by
Friday, May 9th
IP@UP
Secure your ideas: IP rights for founders
Our next event in the IP@UP series on May 9, 2025 at 10 am will focus on the importance of industrial property rights for a spin-off and will take place as part of Potsdam Transfer's Startup Week 2025.
What are “industrial property rights” anyway? Why should I take care of this in good time? What do I protect with a patent, a trademark, a design application? And how can the university help me? Questions are welcome!
Roger A. Hildebrandt (Head of Unit 2.1.3.c “Promotion of the use of intellectual property rights”) from the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, the central authority in the field of intellectual property protection in Germany, will be supporting us at this event in the IP@UP series at the University of Potsdam.
Where: online via zoom
When: Friday, 9th May, 10-12 am
Language: German
Registration: register here
Open consultation
Do you have an idea that you would like to start your own business with, but don't know exactly how to go about it?
Come to TIP without an appointment and find out about your support options.
Whether you would like to become a freelancer, consultant or found a high-tech startup: we're here for you.
Alternatively, if you are a student or employee at the University of Potsdam and you have questions about intellectual property, you can also come by and ask your questions.
We look forward to meeting you!
Where: TIP (House 10), Campus Golm
When: Friday, 9th May from 1-4 pm
Registration: No registration needed - just come by
Female Coffee Talk
Discover the entrepreneur in you at the Female Coffee Talk!
On Friday, May 9, we cordially invite you to our inspiring online event. We will talk about the entrepreneurial personality and want to explore together the inner challenges that women in particular often face in the start-up scene. Look forward to an open discussion, new impulses and the opportunity to network with like-minded women.
Grab your cup of coffee and bring your curiosity - together we'll broaden horizons!
Where: Online via Zoom
When: Friday, 9th May., 3 - 4:30 pm
Language: German
Registration: via this link