Start-up Forum
Vision
The Start-up Forum is a networking format for young companies, those interested in starting a new company and start-ups from the Hagen region. It is co-organized by the South Westphalian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SIHK Hagen) and the Work - Education - Digitization research group (ABD) at the FernUniversität in Hagen. The aim of the Start-up Forum is to create a space for exchange and networking between interested regional start-ups and knowledgeable experts and multipliers.
How does the Start-up Forum work?
The focus of our Start-up Forum is to provide a space where our participants can get to know each other and network. At the same time, we offer professional input and helpful experience. The format comprises three slots:
- Pitches from start-ups
At the beginning of every Start-up Forum, two to three start-ups present their business idea or their business model in a short pitch. In this way, the participants successively get a chance to get to know each other.
- Lecture by experts from the worlds of science and business
The focus is always on a presentation by experts (e.g., investors, scientists, founders, disseminators). The lecture topics are derived and selected from the feedback and interests of the participants.
- Networking and finger food
Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and network over finger food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Where and when does the Start-up Forum take place?
Every 6–8 weeks / for around 2 hours
Next Meeting:
Where: FernUniversität in Hagen
Topic: How can industry and start-ups work together?
Christoph Kotthaus is head of networking at AVENTUM and is a key figure in the integration of start-ups and their expertise into company projects. AVENTUM, which entered the market as a start-up in 1999, is now successfully established and has retained much of the start-up culture that characterized its beginnings.
This makes AVENTUM and Christian Kotthaus interesting contacts for new entrepreneurs to learn from.
We look forward to seeing you!
Your team from the Start-up Forum
Events Archive
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Where: M12 Co-Creation Space, Mittelstraße 12, 58095 Hagen
Subject: “Low Coding” – Digitizing Processes and Products YourselfDeveloping your own digital business model can quickly turn into a major headache, especially for new businesses and start-ups where money and IT know-how are limited. Hiring a professional agency is an ideal solution, but who can afford that?
During the early stages of starting a business, it’s often worthwhile taking a step back and having a rethink about which digital solutions can be deployed. In other words, opting for a more hands-on approach, even if you lack advanced IT skills.Speaker: Daniel Gotschalk von nedyx software GmbH -
Where: Schwelm-ArENa, Milsper Str. 35, 58332 Schwelm
Topic: Business meets SportsWhat aspects of my mindset as a sports professional can I transfer to my professional career? How can sport and work be combined already during a career? And what were my personal success factors in sport and at work? Our speakers will answer these and other questions. -
Where: SIHK Hagen, Bahnhofstr. 18, 58095 Hagen
Topic: Keynote “Digital Business Models” + 3 ten-minute pitchesSpeaker: Samuel Kumanan from Blickpuls -
Where: FernUniversität in Hagen
Topic: What Criteria Do Start-up Investors Use to Make Their Investments?
Speaker: Dr Ingo Dahm, capacura GmbH
Topic: Great Moments in Entrepreneurship Research
Prof. Dr. Till Winkler, Chair of Business Administration, esp. Information Management
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SIHK Hagen, Bahnhofstr. 18, 58095 Hagen
Speaker: Phillip Schäfer, apomap UG and Dive Inn GmbH
Contact
FernUniversität in Hagen
Work – Education – Digitalization Research Group (WED)
Natan Azabal: natan.azabal