Settling abroad, funding opportunities, information on international start-up ecosystems, access to international networks.

Business Plan: The predictable necessity.

• What is the objective of a business plan?
• What characterizes a meaningful business plan?
• What other topics should be covered in addition to finance?
• What needs to be taken into account, especially with regard to the financial topic?

Common revenue planning mistakes and how I avoid them.

• Sales coupling, MA & PA development, capacity consideration, identifying value drivers.

Financing options depending on the start-up phase.

• What range is actually available here?
• Overview of venture capital, development loans, etc.

Drafting of articles of association (e.g. choice of legal form and vesting); employee participation; general terms and conditions and drafting of contracts; legal tax issues

"Stop talking product - start talking painkiller".

How do I inspire my customer in B2B sales for my product? Is it the seventeenth product and unique selling proposition or rather the problem solution?

Setting Internal Ground Rules - Harmonious Co-Working among Founders through Clear Rules in the Partnership Agreement

• A troublesome topic that founders often neglect when setting up a company: Do we have to sign a formal partnership agreement?
• And what needs to be included in it, or which key aspects need to be taken into account?
• What are the succession clauses in the event of the unexpected death of a founder, the consent requirements for the sale of shares, and the rights of first refusal?
• What conflict resolution mechanisms need to be considered?

Settling abroad, funding opportunities, information on international start-up ecosystems, access to international networks.

IT law; data protection law; general terms and conditions and contract drafting

Pitfalls with the legal form of the UG (limited liability).

The legal form of the UG (limited liability) is constantly facing the accusation of a lack of reputation -

• But what can the partners do to make the company appear as a reputable business partner in business dealings?
• What does the lack of flexibility mean for the concrete form of the partnership agreement?
• What is the purpose of the sample protocol during formation? - Can the UG (limited liability) be "converted" into a GmbH (limited liability company) at a later date and what costs (costs) does this entail?

Vesting; employee and investor participation; liquidation preference & co: legal knowledge for start-ups.

Start-ups can work through their pitch with us and receive feedback on topics such as:

• Content and structure
• Validation through the pitch
• Feedback on your pitch
• Pitch strategy
• Goal setting and planning
• Team presentation
• Product and business model
• Market and competition
• Tips for the next pitch

NRW.Europa helps with the internationalization of start-ups from strategic consulting and market information to the search for business partners. We are a partner in the Enterprise Europe Network, the world's largest network for the support of SMEs and start-ups with partners in 70 countries. The Enterprise Europe Network is funded and coordinated by the EU.

Systematic organizational development:

From vision to implementation: OKR (Objectives & Key Results) for more focus on your journey

Systemic Organizational Consulting | Agile Change Management

Your retrospective - added value for you. A mid-term review of your startup based on an agile format

Transformation of companies to increase effectiveness

Agile start-up - combining flexibility and stability in the start-up process through LEAN start-up

Positioning as a successful brand - How to start?
How can startups build a successful brand in 2021 and what steps are necessary to do so? Marcel Schubert is the Managing Director of the branding agency burnt, whose day-to-day business is the agile development of brands, and answers all the questions about the right approach so that you can really take off with your own brand right from the start.

Positioning

• What is your USP? - "Being different wins with the customer!"
• Which sales channel wins: B2B or B2C
• Sales strategy - "The secret code for sales success!"

We offer comprehensive support services for medium-sized industry in Bochum. We network solution providers from research & industry, multipliers and above all the industrial SMEs themselves, jointly develop project ideas and examine funding opportunities for innovative projects.

We offer comprehensive support services for medium-sized industry in Bochum. We network solution providers from research & industry, multipliers and above all the industrial SMEs themselves, jointly develop project ideas and examine funding opportunities for innovative projects.

Sustainable mobility and autonomous driving.

IT security creates jobs in companies, start-ups, research institutions and universities in Bochum. To support this development, we provide free advice to all stakeholders, from students and start-ups to companies and professorships, on almost all aspects of their day-to-day work: Do you need suitable premises? Or a suitable project partner? Do you generally want to know something about the science and economy of IT security in Bochum? I look forward to our conversation.

Future-proof, flexible and highly available in the cloud: How start-ups can use Microsoft Azure Services to build a scalable data pipeline.

NRW.Europa helps with the internationalization of start-ups from strategic consulting and market information to the search for business partners. We are a partner in the Enterprise Europe Network, the world’s largest network for the support of SMEs and start-ups with partners in 70 countries. The Enterprise Europe Network is funded and coordinated by the EU.

Full service for companies and founders We close the gap between academic research and commercial exploitation in close cooperation with regional companies and universities - and with you. We accompany you in the implementation of your innovative ideas at the health location Bochum.

EU funding consulting: ZENIT offers support in the area of (EU) funding and financing of scale-ups. From state programs to the EU, we offer a free initial assessment of projects, a network of project sponsors and a check of applications.

ZENIT offers support in the area of (EU) funding and financing of scale-ups. From state programs to the EU, we offer a free initial assessment of projects, a network of project sponsors and a check of applications.

• How do I prepare for a VC financing round as a B2B start-up?
• How do I prepare my pitch?
• What does the typical investment process look like?
• Is VC even the right path for me?
• How do I choose the right VC for me?

Whether for advice in the pre-start-up phase, for financing the start-up itself or for growth in the scale-up phase. There is a wide range of funding and support available in all phases. From consulting programs to startup loans to grants, business angels and VC. EWG's start-up team provides support in finding the right programs and contacts.

Do start-ups need trademarks, patents or designs?
Costs and benefits of industrial property rights.