Are you toying with the idea of becoming self-employed or becoming a business successor? Or would you simply like to find out more about how to start your own business? Then you've come to the right place. We support you on your way from the idea to the finished business plan - even if you don't have a concrete idea yet, but the will to start up is there.
The Start-up Academy is funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus). This means that our advisory services, information events and workshops on all aspects of start-ups, entrepreneurship and business succession are free of charge for you.
Start-up advice is aimed at the following groups of people:
with a main or secondary residence in the Free State of Saxony.
The Gründungsakademie primarily aims to raise awareness and provide information. That is why we organize various events for you, which you are welcome to attend at any time.
The consultation process itself is completely open-ended and founding a company at the end is not compulsory. That means
Our aim is to show you your options. The knowledge you learn about entrepreneurship and yourself will also help you in your later professional life.
So take your chance to work on your business idea risk-free during your studies.
A start-up consultation is a very individual process, as it depends very much on how far you have already come with your idea. Nevertheless, the process can be broken down into the following topics:
To ensure that you receive support exactly where you need it, the process is put together individually for you after an initial meeting. You will also receive supporting methods, templates and checklists tailored to your needs to help you get through the pre-foundation phase in good shape. With these tools, you will also be able to further develop your company later on.
At the end of the process, you will have your finished business plan in your hands.
Strengths coaching instead of measuring skills - and there are two reasons for this:
Firstly, skills are important in many situations and specialist areas. Nevertheless, it is difficult to measure and compare them, as each field has its own specific professional requirements. For the most part, you have already acquired the skills you need for your job and your company during your studies.
Secondly, in times of AI and economic uncertainty, it is becoming increasingly important for companies to know their own strengths and values. These are the unshakeable cornerstone of every company. Everything is based on the strengths and values: the products, the target group, the marketing. They make the company unique - even in comparison to potential competitors.
We use the VIA character strengths to recognize and develop your personal strengths.
The VIA character strengths are positive traits that are present in every person to varying degrees and shape the way we think, feel and act. As such, they have a significant impact on the soft skills of every person. Based on scientific findings from positive psychology, 24 universal and internationally recognized character strengths have been identified - including creativity, perseverance, leadership, empathy and the ability to work in a team. They count as personal resources that can strengthen well-being, resilience, performance and relationship skills.
By using the VIA character strengths, we also prepare you for your company's international activities.