Idea Sprint - Batch 2
5 Weeks. Future Trends. Your Opportunities.
Application will be closed on 31.12.2026 or when the program is full.
Start with Idea Sprint
You want to start a business, but you do not have a concrete idea or a suitable team yet? The Idea Sprint supports you in developing an initial entrepreneurial question based on your personal interests, relevant changes, and possible future scenarios. At the same time, you will meet other people interested in starting a business and can find potential collaborators.
Next Step Startup Discovery Lab
After successful participation, suitable participants can aim to take part in the next Startup Discovery Lab in the next semester batch with their developed opportunities.
Date & Key Facts
Duration
5 WeeksDates
12.01.2027-
09.02.2027
Rhythm
EveryTuesday
13:00 – 15:00
Team Size
Solo/TeamIdea Status
Without an IdeaFormat
In PersonYour Benefits
At the end of the Future Opportunity Labs, you will have a better understanding of whether starting a business is actually an option for you – or not. The goal is not to develop a finished startup within five weeks. It is about gaining clarity on a possible topic, your own search direction, and potential collaborators.
Hands-on Support
Work on opportunity areas and problem hypothesis.
Decision Making
Gain confidence, refine your skills and make a founding decision.
Strong Network
Connect with founders, experts, researchers and investors.
Expert Guidance
1:1 mentoring from experienced startup advisors.
5 Weeks Programme Overview
Teaming and Commitment
Introduce the opportunity, test collaboration and determine next steps.
Opportunity Areas
An open business question and determining the first stakeholders.
Possible Futures
Develop scenarios and derive tensions and needs from them.
Trends and Signals
Explore relevant changes and prioritize topics.
Purpose and Search Direction
Clarify your own motivation, competencies and two to three search fields.
Participation Requirement
To participate in this program, you must either be a student at a university in Saxony-Anhalt or have completed a degree that is not older than 5 years.
