PEELx: What is it 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.
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- Apply via the form below application closed for idea providers; participant application open until 19. July 23 - first come first serve
Key Information:
- Online workshop introduction
- 2. August 2023; 5-7pm
- 4-day sprint on Site at Campus Griebnitzsee
- 8.-11. August 2023; 10am-5pm
- The course is held in English
- Application Deadline: 5. July (Idea Provider)/ 19. July 2023 (Participants) - first come first serve
- The workshop costs of 700 EUR will be fully covered by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Affairs.
Code of Conduct:
Active participation is crucial in this 4-day workshop, as you will be working in small teams that depend on everyone's input. Please make every effort to attend the entire workshop, or inform us in advance if you are unable to do so. Please note that a certificate for PEELx will only be issued if you attend at least 80% of the workshop.
PEELx: Everything You Need to Know
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Anita Knappe
EXIST-Potentiale: Entrepreneurship Education Manager
Campus Griebnitzsee
Potsdam Transfer - Gründungsservice
August-Bebel-Straße 89, Haus 7
14482 Potsdam