Setting up Business & Startup Services
Starting a Business at TU Dresden: Your Path to Self-Employment
- Do you have an innovative business idea?
- Don’t want the results of your thesis to gather dust in a drawer?
- Or do you dream of striking out on your own professionally?
Whether it’s a high-tech startup, freelancing, or another form of self-employment—you’ll find support here.
Startup Consulting and Coaching for Students
The startup managers at the TUD Excellence Center for Innovation, Transfer, and Entrepreneurship (TUD|excite) are your main points of contact for all questions related to starting a business and self-employment. They have extensive startup expertise, know which funding programs are right for you, and are familiar with Dresden’s startup scene.
Good to Know
You don’t need a fully formed business idea to get in touch. Even if you just want to find out whether self-employment is right for you, TUD|excite offers numerous resources.
Startup Network of Dresden’s Universities: dresden|exists
For 25 years, TU Dresden has been the lead partner in the dresden|exists network—the startup service for Dresden’s universities and research institutions. TUD|excite is part of this network. For you, this means you can take advantage of all startup and self-employment resources—including those at HTW Dresden, FH Dresden, and other partner universities—free of charge.
Workshops, Funding, and Networking: What to Expect
- Introductory events—meet founders and get inspired
- Lecture “Startup-Oriented Business Administration – How to Start a Startup” – Foundational knowledge to get you started on your entrepreneurial journey
- Idea-Development Workshops – Learn about Design Thinking and develop your own startup idea
- 1-on-1 coaching—personalized guidance at every stage of your project
- Startup Programs“Startup Bootcamp MINT”and“LifeTechLab”– From idea to business model in a compact program
- exist Women – A program specifically for female founders
- Funding – Support with applying for programs such as the EXIST Startup Grant
- Find Your Co-Founder – Support and events to help you find the right team members
- Network – Connections to the regional startup ecosystem
Your next step toward starting a business
• Schedule a consultation
• Discover events and workshops
• Find job openings at startups
Do you have questions about starting a business or our services? Get in touch!
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More resources for starting a business in Dresden
• YETI Dresden: Entrepreneurship scholarship specifically for students
• Gründergarten e.V.: Networking and exchange with others interested in starting a business
Check out the information resources on the City of Dresden’s website or attend upcoming events on starting a business in Dresden.
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