General Information for Participants:

You want to create something innovative and cannot wait to try out your ideas in a safe space? You want to change the world? You want to have an impact on society?  

Then apply to our Mission:Enterprise seasonal school now! 

What you can expect:  

With the help of professionals, you will generate your own start-up project, which you will pursue during the two-week long seasonal school in Stuttgart, Germany. On top of that, we will discuss typical problems and risks that can arise when establishing a start-up. This time, the focus will be on social entrepreneurship and effectuation.  

The aim of the Mission:Enterprise seasonal school is to teach you the very basics you need to know in order to set up your own business.  

Besides talking about business, you will also receive a comprehensive training on intercultural skills. Share your knowledge, skills and ideas with at least three different nationalities, when taking part in the Mission:Enterprise. With us, you can create an international network that lasts forever and encompasses the whole world.  

After the end of the seasonal school, you can keep in touch with your peers and us, and further foster your entrepreneurial mind-set on our platform for eLearning modules. 

And the best part of it? It is all free of charge!

Here is what is in it for you:

Travel costs

(flights from your university’s country to Stuttgart and / or Mexico)

Accommodation

Accommodation in a twin room or 3-bed room with your peers (same sex)

Credits

You can earn up to 5 credit points

Essential Learning Content Topics

The primary objective of our seasonal school is to equip you with the fundamental knowledge required to launch your own business, but with a focus on social entrepreneurship. But it doesn’t stop there. In addition to business discussions, we provide comprehensive training in intercultural skills. By collaborating with individuals from at least three different nationalities, you will expand your horizons and create an enduring international network that spans the globe.

Here is an overview of what to expect during the program.

Ideation

How can I find my startup ideas?
How can I develop it?

Intercultural skills

How to work in intercultural teams

Preparing the mindset

Learn about social entrepreneurship and the attitude of founders

Business Modeling

All you need to know for setting up a sustainable and social business

Customer Journey and User Experience

Learn how to understand you customers and users

Validation

Without validation your startup idea is worth nothing

Finances

Also social startups need money: How can you make money with your idea?

Negotiation techniques & Pitch training

How to present your idea infront of investors

Team & conflict management

How do we work together? What can we do in a conflict phase?

Contact

Lizett Samaniego
samaniegorivera@hdm-stuttgart.de
0711/8923-2597