1st Venture Weekend Bioeconomy 2017

1st Venture Weekend Bioeconomy in Stuttgart 2017

Your own business idea – different teams – 54 hours

You can expect a weekend full of motivation and creativity within the field of bioeconomy! Bioeconomy – the connection of the three pillars of the University of Hohenheim: agricultural sciences, natural sciences as well as social sciences and economics. You want to start a business in this field? Don´t miss this event!

Friday

We will start with a joint dinner in a pleasant atmosphere here at the University of Hohenheim. Present your startup idea – in only 60 seconds. The best ideas enter the next round and teams will be formed. Even if you don´t have a business idea, you can take part in the success of the team with your inspiring input.

Saturday

The focus of Saturday is the intensive work on the projects. You will be inspired by input sessions and you will get valuable information and tips by professional coaches and mentors.

Sunday

Getting closer to the finishing line. The projects and the pitch- presentations (in English or German) of the attendees must be completed to show what you were working on the whole weekend. The attendees and our qualified jury will be keen on that.

Food and drinks during the event are included in the ticket price.

Event schedule

Friday November 17th
5:15 PM Check-In starts: Arrive at the venue and get registered
6:00 PM Hi and welcome! Short introduction to the event
6:30 PM Input session about Bioeconomy
7:00 PM Pitches Start: Optionally you can pitch your idea
7:45 PM Voting: Attendees vote for the best pitches
8:15 PM Dinnertime: Have a nice dinner with all attendees and get to know each other
9:00 PM Voting results and team forming: The most voted business ideas will be announced and you can build your teams
10:00 PM Day 1 is finished: End of the first day and take some rest at home
Saturday November 18th
8:15 AM Venue opens
8:30 AM Breakfast: Arrive at the venue and have a simple breakfast
9:00 AM Input session about Business Modelling (Lean Canvas)
10:00 AM Begin Work: Get comfortable with your team in your workspace for the weekend
1:00 PM Lunchtime
2:00 PM 1st Coach meeting: Coaches arrive to help you with your questions and problems
2:30 PM Status report: News / update of the teams
7:30 PM Dinnertime
8:30 PM Status report: News / update of the teams
10:30 PM Day 2 is finished: End of the second day and take some rest at home

Sunday November 19th
8:15 AM Venue opens
9:00 AM Breakfast: Arrive at the venue and have a simple breakfast
10:00 AM 2nd Coach meeting: Coaches arrive to help you with your questions and problems
12:30 PM Lunchtime
1:00 PM Input session: Pitch training to help you preparing your final pitches
3:00 PM Optimize your presentation & tech-check
6:00 PM Final Presentations
7:30 PM Judging & Awards: Winners and prizes will be announced
8:00 PM Wrap-up
8:15 PM Dinnertime and final get-together
9:30 PM Third and last day is finished: End of the last day – relax at home