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University of Potsdam establishes the Founders Club

Mehrere Personen sitzend auf einer Tribüne im Raum
Photo : Kevin Ryl

The Startup Service of the University of Potsdam - one of the most successful start-up centres in Germany - is pleased to announce the successful establishment of the Founders Club with more than 45 national and international startups. The latest chapter under the umbrella of the Universitätsgesellschaft Potsdam e.V. is an exclusive network created specifically for founders to support them in their entrepreneurial development. ‘The Founders Club sees itself as a bridge between prospective founders, start-ups and SMEs and thus makes a significant contribution to the expansion of the start-up ecosystem and economic development in our region,’ says University President Prof Oliver Günther, Ph.D.

Members of the Founders Club benefit from extensive networking opportunities, access to special offers from the Startup Service and exclusive events. In addition, contacts are made in the local economy and with potential customers. ‘The Founders Club enables us to establish, deepen and maintain valuable relationships with current and former founders, advisors and other players in the regional, national and international startup ecosystem,’ says Johannes Zier, Head of the Startup Service.

Brandenburg's largest university attaches particular importance to actively supporting students, researchers and employees on their way to becoming their own company and is continuing to expand its portfolio. ‘The establishment of the Founders Club is another important step towards providing founders with optimal support and networking,’ adds co-initiator and start-up consultant Amy Schmiedeskamp.

Since 2011, Potsdam Transfer's Startup Service has already helped 412 startups on their way. Numerous examples such as the unicorn Signavio, Acker e.V., koppla and Valupa show how successfully the young companies can develop after their foundation.

For more information on the Startup Service, the Founders Club and registration, please visit our website or contact us directly!

Contact:
Johannes Zier, Head of the Startup Service, Chairman of the Founders Club
Phone: 0331 977-1720
E-mail: Johannes.Zier@uni-potsdam.de /founders-club@uni-potsdam.de

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Johannes Zier
Campus Griebnitzsee, Haus 7, Raum 1.23
14469 Potsdam

Phone 0331 977-1720

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Josephine Arnold