International Founders Lab

Are you an international student dreaming to found your own startup in Germany? Then this is the right workshop for you! Take away your fear of the notorious German bureaucracy and figure out how to get access to EU funding and financial support.  

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Get ready to answer all of your questions before founding in Germany through our interactive workshops and talks by experienced international founders:

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Friday, June 20, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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• International Founder's Talk [Speaker: Andres Felipe Macias]: A serial founder, notably the founder of Wide Thinkers (International Founders Award), and Goethe-Uni investment manager. Hear Andres's live experiences as a Colombian immigrant founding in Germany and gather insights from his journey.‍

• Legal Essentials [Partner: YPOG]: Which type of company is right for you? How do transactions and fundraising work? How do you protect your intellectual property?

• 6:00 PM: Delicious Fingerfood – Networking and exchange over tasty bites

• German Entrepreneurship Culture [Partner: FRM United]: Get to know the business/work/entrepreneurship culture and communication styles in Germany.

• International Founder's Talk [Speaker: Sergio G. Chavez]: A serial founder and coach to founders on career security, growth, and resilience. Get inspired by Sergio's strategy in becoming a successful founder in Germany.
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Key Details

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• Format: Fully offline workshop at Futury's Bertramshof

• Target Audience: International students and founders in the Rhein-Main region

• ‍Length:  One intensive evening with 4.5 hours of concentrated knowledge

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From Tips, Case Studies, to Practical Appliance—We’ve Got You Covered

Come join us to connect with other international founders and find out how you can become part of our LAUNCH network. We look forward to seeing you!

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