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Born Global Startup Festival 2024

The Born Global Startup Festival is an annual event that supports "Born Globals", startups founder, international students or researchers from Central Germany and from the Universities Leipzig, Jena, and Halle. The festival combines inspiring keynotes, workshops, expert panelists that give insights to startup ecosystem in Germany and beyond horizon. (By Festival team)

2024-06-07

28.05. BGSF EMPOWERING INTERNATIONALS

The Born Global Startup Festival kicked off in Leipzig on May 28th and brought together around 200 international students, doctoral candidates, post-docs and alumni who have a business idea or are interested in founding a startup in Germany. With inspiring talks from international successful founders and a vibrant atmosphere, the first day also featured the International Innovators Awards. Take a glimpse into the festival!

29.-30.05 ISC at MACHN 2024

The team of experts from the University Alliance Leipzig-Jena-Halle provided young entrepreneurs and startups with information about different support services, financial programs, and growth opportunities for their ventures in Asia and worldwide, sharing their knowledge and experience from the target countries.

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Pictures: Christian Hüller

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