Many aspiring founders are unsure where to start or which support services can help them turn an idea into a business. This event aims to change that.

Together with the Institute for Entrepreneurship (ENI), TTI Technologie-Transfer-Initative GmbH, the University’s transfer center TRACES, NXTGN, and a guest startup, participants get to explore how innovative ideas can grow into successful ventures at the University of Stuttgart.

 

Participants will:

  • Learn about the university’s startup support programs and initiatives

  • Meet the people driving entrepreneurship in Stuttgart

  • Hear first-hand experiences from founders

As a special guest, Michael Ilewicz, co-founder of Ecalia, will share his story of building a Stuttgart-based startup developing next-generation compressor-expander technology.

This event is open to students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and anyone curious about entrepreneurship. No business idea or prior experience is needed – just curiosity and an open mind.

Snacks and drinks will be available in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.

 

Interested? 

No registration is required for this event. Just drop by!

 

Contact

For any questions regarding the event, please contact Mia Zsohár (mia.zsohar@eni.uni-stuttgart.de).

You already have an idea you would like to get started with? Get in touch with startupcoaching@traces.uni-stuttgart.de for a first touchpoint.

When

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

16:00–18:00

Where

Café frei[raum], Vaihingen Campus, University of Stuttgart 

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