Overview

The International Summer Bootcamp is a dynamic, two-week intensive program designed to equip aspiring international entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge, tools, and personalized guidance needed to successfully launch and grow their ventures. Our mission is to transform promising business ideas into thriving realities by addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by international founders in Saxony.

Program Dates & Structure

The Bootcamp will run from July 15, 2025, to August 7, 2025. We've structured the program for maximum flexibility and impact:

  • Participants can book up to two dedicated coaching slots with our expert business coaches.
  • Each coaching slot is 3 hours and 30 minutes in duration, available from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM CEST. Participants can select their preferred time slots within the program dates.
  • All coaching sessions will be conducted conveniently online via Zoom, ensuring accessibility for international participants.
  • We encourage all members of a startup team to attend their booked coaching sessions together to foster cohesive learning and strategy development.

Who Should Apply?

This bootcamp is ideal for international entrepreneurs who:

  • Possess a strong motivation and commitment to their entrepreneurial journey.
  • Have a well-defined business idea with clear potential.
  • Are part of a committed team ready to collaborate and learn.
  • Have identified specific areas where they require expert guidance to advance their business.
  • Have an academic degree and relevant professional experience.

Key Areas of Support

Our experienced business coaches are prepared to provide tailored support across a wide range of critical entrepreneurial topics, including but not limited to:

  • Funding Strategies: Navigating funding landscapes, identifying potential investors, and preparing compelling pitches.
  • Team Dynamics & Development: Building and optimizing high-performing entrepreneurial teams.
  • Legal & Regulatory Frameworks: Understanding the legal considerations for establishing and operating a business as an international entrepreneur.
  • Prototyping & Product Development: Iterating on ideas and bringing concepts to life.
  • Business Development & Growth Hacking: Strategies for market entry, customer acquisition, and scaling.
  • Strategic Planning: Crafting robust business models and long-term growth strategies.
  • Market Research & Validation: Understanding target audiences and validating business hypotheses.

Personalized Coaching Approach

To ensure each participant receives the most relevant and impactful coaching, we've implemented a pre-program assessment:

  • Before the bootcamp commences, each participant will complete a detailed form outlining their specific business needs, challenges, and desired outcomes from the coaching sessions.
  • This crucial information will empower our business coaches to thoroughly prepare for each session, ensuring the advice and strategies provided are directly applicable and highly valuable to your unique entrepreneurial journey.

Your Coaches

  • Professor Dr. Utz Dornberger 
  • Mr. Muhammed Alieu Barry
Semester: ST 2025

Inhalt: Im Modul geht es um gründungsrelevante Themen und Entrepreneurship. Anhand von Praxisbeispielen wird der Prozess von der Ideenentwicklung bis hin zur Prüfung der Umsetzung und Machbarkeit gemeinsam erarbeitet. Theoretisches Wissen wird in Übungen mit der Praxis verknüpft. Arbeitsgrundlage ist das Business Model Canvas. Darauf aufbauend werden Schwerpunktthemen wie Projektplanung, Marketing, Zielgruppenanalyse, Kundenmanagement und Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten behandelt. Am Ende steht ein Konzept, das Idee und Markteintritt soweit aufzeigt, dass ich entscheiden kann, ob ich meine Idee als Business weiterverfolgen will.

Semester: ST 2025

Inhalt: Innerhalb einer Vorlesungsreihe werden grundlegendes Wissen und Kenntnisse im Bereich Gründungsmanagement vermittelt und ein Einblick in die Gründungspraxis gegeben. Die Vorlesungsreihe soll die Studierenden durch das Modul hindurch begleiten, und zur Umsetzung eines Semesterprojektes befähigen. Im Rahmen einer Übung, die alternierend zur Vorlesung stattfindet, werden den Studierenden themenspezifische Aufgaben gegeben, anhand derer das vermittelte Wissen vertieft werden soll. Die an den eingebrachten Projektfragen orientierten Aufgaben sollen durch die Studierenden eigenverantwortlich gelöst werden.

Semester: ST 2025