Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and SME Management (CENTIM)

Events on the topic of entrepreneurship

From information events to practical workshops and networking get-togethers: We offer a diverse mix of events on the topic of entrepreneurship to give you a better understanding of start-ups and to prepare you to launch your own business.

Upcoming events

Take a look at our German site to see what events are coming up in the next weeks.

06.

July
2026

Forgers & Founders Meetups 2026

Bei den Forgers & Founders Meetups 2026 steht der informelle Austausch im Fokus.

Schmuckbild Ideenwettbewerb Gründungscurriculum

13.

July
2026

STARTUP WEEK KICK-OFF

On 13 July at 5 pm, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, the Rhein-Sieg district and DIGITALHUB.DE to the kick-off event for Startup Week Bonn/Rhein-Sieg at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg. Together, we aim to showcase the region’s start-up potential, present the programme for Startup Week and offer initial networking opportunities.

14.

July
2026

Ringvorlesung "Unternehmensnachfolge Region Bonn-Rhein-Sieg"

Am 14.7.2026 findet eine weitere Veranstaltung im Rahmen der Ringvorlesung "Unternehmensnachfolge Region Bonn-Rhein-Sieg" an der Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg statt. Die Veranstaltung findet von 17.30 Uhr bis 19 Uhr im Hörsaal 5 der Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Standort Sankt Augustin, statt. An der Veranstaltung kann auch online teilgenommen werden. Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei und eine vorherige Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich.

Ringvorlesung Unternehmensnachfolge im Mittelstand

14.

July
2026

Female Founders Meetup

In "Meet the Founder", you will gain insights into the start-up journey of Meike Kreutel, founder of Femi-ON - a Bonn-based MedTech start-up that has developed a device to relieve period pain, for example in endometriosis

28.

July
2026

Online-Infoveranstaltung zum Start-up-Cup 2026

Beim Start-up-Cup suchen wir die besten Ideen der H-BRS!Du möchtest deine Idee bei uns einreichen? Wir machen dich fit für den Wettbewerb! In unseren kompakten digitalen Info-Sessions erfährst du alles über den Ablauf, die Bewertungskriterien und wie du ein überzeugendes Pitch-Deck erstellst.

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10.

August
2026

Start-up Summer School 2026

Your own start-up in 5 days: this is the Start-up Summer School organised by the Start-up-Manufaktur and the Transfer Center enaCom (University of Bonn). Here you will develop your own start-up ideas in a team. You will be supported by our experienced coaches and learn everything you need to know about founding a company. In addition, successful founders enrich our programme with authentic insights into the real start-up world.

12.

August
2026

Gründungsstammtisch / Regular's Table

Once a month, you can exchange ideas with like-minded people at our regulars' table, have your questions answered by experts or simply get an insight into the start-up scene. Come by, drinks are on us!

07.

October
2026

Design Thinking for Researchers (YES)

How much of an innovator is in you? Explore the step-by-step Design Thinking process in small teams. Based on practical examples and challenge, you learn how to empathise with users, as well as brainstorm and assess ideas to prepare for the rapid prototyping and testing finale.

Banner YES Workshop Design Thinking for Researchers 07. Oktober 2026

Entrepreneurship regulars' table

You want to meet like-minded people, brainstorm ideas for the future together or exchange information about start-ups, innovations or ideas? At our Gründungsstammtisch you can network with other start-up enthusiasts. In addition to free drinks, there are alternating guests or topic inputs.

The regulars' table takes place every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. in the DIGITALHUB.de at Bonn Central Station and is a joint offer of the Start-up-Manufaktur, the University of Bonn and the DIGITALHUB.de.

More information and the next dates

BonnProfits workshops - basic knowledge for founders in Bonn

Our BonnProfits partners offer a varied workshop program for founders, the self-employed and start-ups. The events provide practical knowledge on business planning, financing, marketing and more. Participation is free of charge.

Interested in taking part in one of the workshops? Get in touch with us so that we can secure you a place!

You can also stay up to date on our events via LinkedIn and Instagram.

Highlights

Start-up-Cup - der Ideenwettbewerb der H-BRS

At the H-BRS Start-up-Cup, we award innovative ideas and dedicated teams with cash and special prizes.

Start-up-Cup 2024

Start-up Spring and Summer School

In spring and summer, the signs point to start-ups. In the Start-up Spring and Summer School, those interested in founding a company can take the first steps towards their own business within 5 days. From brainstorming to the final pitch, they go through all the important stages.

Start-up Spring School 2025