Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and SMEs (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.

18.

March
2025

Online Workshop: Storytelling for Scientific Ideas

Your research has the potential to change the world—but only if people understand its impact. Communicating complex ideas in a clear and engaging way is a crucial skill for researchers, whether you’re presenting at a conference, applying for funding, or reaching audiences beyond academia. Join our Storytelling-workshop on March 18 and learn how to transform your research into a compelling story.

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09.

April
2025

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!

29.

April
2025

Online-Workshop: Future Thinking

Do you wonder what the world will look like in ten or fifteen years? How do you and your research fit into future scenarios? In this workshop, you will learn techniques to venture a glimpse into the unknown as well as to learn about trend analysis to find future visions and innovation potential.

06.

May
2025

Online-Workshop: Business Model Canvas

Do you work on an inspiring research topic or do you already have a great business idea in mind? The Business Model Canvas supports you in thinking your ideas through and transforming them into a solid business model. Through the application to your own case or an idea from the group, you learn which elements are essential in order to specify and make the idea applicable.

Banner YES Workshop Business Model Canvas

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

GreenBonn Hackathon

The first GreenBonn Hackathon took place in May 2023. The joint event organized by Start-up-Manufaktur, the Start-up Center of Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, DIGITALHUB.de, Transfer-Center enaCom of the University of Bonn and Stadtwerke Bonn addressed the question “How do we solve the shortage of skilled workers in climate-related professions?”.
The winning team, consisting of H-BRS students and others, impressed the jury with a concept for a digital platform entitled “Future Heroes” and received prize money of EUR 3,000 as well as the opportunity to take part in a follow-up workshop with SWB.

News article (in German)

GreenBonn Hackathon 2023 - Gewinnerteam und Jury

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