EnTechnon

Das Student Innovation Lab (SIL) freut sich über die finanzielle Unterstützung durch die Aurel-Steinert-Stiftung. Gefördert wird die Weiterentwicklung von Prototypen, die im Rahmen des SIL entstanden sind – mit dem Ziel, innovative Ideen junger Menschen in umzusetzen.

Die Aurel-Steinert-Stiftung setzt sich für regelbasierte Völkerverständigung, ökologische Transformation und Geschlechtergerechtigkeit ein. Besonders wichtig ist ihr die Förderung junger Menschen in Ausbildung und Studium – dort, wo Zukunft gestaltet wird.

Wir freuen uns auf die Zusammenarbeit – und auf viele transformative Ideen, die durch diese Partnerschaft weiter wachsen können.

EnTechnon

The Student Innovation Lab (SIL) is pleased to announce future financial support from the Aurel Steinert Foundation. The funding will be used to further develop prototypes created within the SIL – with the goal of turning innovative ideas from students into real-world solutions.

The Aurel Steinert Foundation is committed to promoting values such as rule-based international understanding, ecological transformation, and gender equality. A key focus of the foundation is to empower young people during their education – where the future is reimagined.

We look forward to this collaboration and to seeing many promising ideas continue to grow through this partnership.

KIT

Geschäftsmodelle mit Wirkung - Wie Struktur und Rechtsform nachhaltig Wert schaffen. 

Am 29.04. veranstaltet das EnTechnon in Kooperation mit dem CyberLab einen Workshop im Rahmen der EXI-Gründungsberatung. In dem Workshop dreht sich alles darum, wie (wirtschaftlich) nachhaltige Geschäftsmodelle gestaltet werden können und von Struktur und Rechtsform beeinflusst werden. Wir schauen uns Ansatzpunkte für Nachhaltiges Business Design sowie Vorteile und Herausforderungen nachhaltiger Geschäftsmodelle an. Außerdem werden unterschiedliche Rechtsformen beleuchtet und wir steigen in einem Deep Dive tiefer in das Genossenschaftsmodell ein. Mit dabei ist auch das Unternehmen Pixeltreu eG. 

Meldet euch jetzt an und schaut, wie ihr euer Geschäftsmodell nachhaltiger aufstellen könnt. Der Workshop ist für die Teilnehmenden kostenlos, da er über den EXI Digital BW Gründungsgutschein finanziert wird.

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As part of the Spring Academy on Sustainability, students had the opportunity to explore the diverse startup and innovation landscape at KIT during the "Empowering Student Innovators: Discover KIT’s Startup & Innovation Landscape" excursion.

From student initiatives like Pioniergarage and Enactus, to entrepreneurship education at EnTechnon, and the extensive support programs of Gründerschmiede – participants gained valuable insights into the KIT startup ecosystem. The excursion also introduced Citizen Science Spaces like the Triangel Transfer Kultur Raum, as well as individual startup consulting services.

For students looking to get inspired, take action, or turn their ideas into reality, KIT offers a wide range of support programs. The ARRTI Student Challenge is an exciting opportunity to further develop early-stage business ideas – even alongside studies.

The application for the ARRTI Student Challenge is still open until April 20th.

KK

We at EnTechnon celebrate the remarkable achievement of our colleague Katherina Kuschel Ph.D., who has been honoured with the Venus International Women Award (VIWA) 2025 in the category of Outstanding Woman Researcher in Women Entrepreneurship.

This prestigious recognition highlights Dr. Kuschel’s significant contributions to the study of women’s entrepreneurship, particularly in understanding the challenges women “techpreneurs” face, such as access to funding, team formation, and the bi-directional impact of family life on business growth.

Dr. Kuschel has been invited as a Keynote Speaker at the VIWA 2025 Conference, which took place on March 1, 2025, in Chennai, India. During her keynote address, she shared data supporting the silent growing trend of “Midlife Entrepreneurs”, and the implications for society and policy.

Congratulations Katherina!

KIT

In summer semester 2025, EnTechnon will once again host numerous interesting courses on the topic of "Entrepreneurial thinking and action".

In addition to the Entrepreneurship lecture by Prof. Terzidis, the following seminars are offered:

Master:
* Startup Experience
* Joint Entrepreneurship School
* Entrepreneurship Research
* Design Thinking
* Business Planning for Founders (with a new focus on the dynamic world of startup finance)

Bachelor:
* Entrepreneurship Basics
* SIL LaunchLab

Further information can be found here, registration for most seminars is possible until 02.04.2025 in the WIWI portal.

KIT

New opportunities for young researchers at KIT

Young researchers at KIT will have new funding opportunities in the future. KIT has now concluded a framework agreement with the sponsor and entrepreneur Wolfgang Grenke on scholarships for doctoral students and young researchers in the field of entrepreneurship.

The "Wolfgang Grenke Entrepreneurship Scholarships" will be set up at the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Technology Management and Innovation at KIT (EnTechnon) and can be awarded with immediate effect.

The startup catavis, which participated in our upCAT accelerator in 2020, could convince at the KIT NEULAND Gründerpitch and won the 1st place. Additionally, they were awarded by the viewers with the audience award.

Congratulations to Sandra Kröll, Dr. Patrick Bitterwolf and Dr. Ahmed Zoheir!