Workshops, events and training sessions

16. May 2026

BPW | 3rd Round of Submissions 2026

You can participate in the competition and submit a business concept for evaluation in three phases. Business plans and Business Model Canvas concepts are accepted.

20. May 2026

Your Profile - Your Future: Discover your strengths and present them professionally (EN, on campus)

What truly defines you – and how can you present your strengths convincingly? This workshop helps you gain a clear understanding of your personality, skills, and career goals. You will learn how to communicate them strategically, how to optimize your online profile and CV to present yourself authentically and make a strong impression. // 9 am to 5 pm // GD 312 // Register via Moodle //

21. May 2026

BPW | Build your impact business model

Turn your startup idea into an impact driven business model. // 4 pm to 6.30 pm // Online // Sign up in advance via BPW //

27. May 2026

The Social Impact Award is looking for young people under the age of 30 who want to solve social or environmental challenges. Whether you have a rough idea or an already well-developed project—benefit from workshops, expert input, mentoring, and the chance to secure €2,500 in funding. // Discovery Journey: Develop ideas & build skills (online & international) // Incubation: Turn projects into reality & receive 1-on-1 mentoring (hybrid & local) //

28. May 2026

Ask me anything! - Meet the cross-faculty student services

No matter where you are in your studies—you don’t have to deal with your questions on your own. Whether it’s about compensating for personal disadvantages, mental health issues, finding an internship or job, or experiencing discrimination: Viadrina offers counseling and support services. Do you want to study more effectively? Are you a freelancer or interested in starting a business? We can help with that, too. Stop by and just ask! // May 28th, June 25th // 1 pm to 2.30 pm // Co-Working Space //

31. May 2026

Gründungspreis (Founders' prize) Brandenburg 2026 | Apply until May 31st!

In 2026, the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy, Climate Protection, and Europe will award the Brandenburg Start-up Prize for the second time in the categories: Audience Award, Female Founder, Business Succession, and Start-ups with a Migration Background. Competition period: April 1st to May 31st, 2026.

23. June 2026

IHK & Handwerkskammer | Women's Business Day

// This Event will be held in German. // Female entrepreneurs, founders, and successors share their personal experiences and offer honest insights into their journey into entrepreneurship—not theoretically, but in an approachable, open, and practical manner. // Entry from 4.30 pm // Starting 5.00 pm // BLOK-O //

24. June 2026

BPW | Mindful and bold entrepreneurship

Stand your ground as an entrepreneur according to your core values, goals and resources. // 10 am to 1 pm // Cottbus // Sign up in advance via BPW //

Flaggen vor der Frankfurter Stadtbrücke mit Blick auf Slubice

24. June 2026

The labour market in Berlin/ Brandenburg. Career opportunities for international students (EN, on campus)

If you are an international student considering working here, don't miss this event as it will provide you with useful information about a possible career start in Berlin/Brandenburg.The information session takes place in cooperation with Berlin Partner and the Economic Development Agency Brandenburg. // 4 pm to 6 pm // Room AM 03 //

25. June 2026

Ask me anything! - Meet the cross-faculty student services

No matter where you are in your studies—you don’t have to deal with your questions on your own. Whether it’s about compensating for personal disadvantages, mental health issues, finding an internship or job, or experiencing discrimination: Viadrina offers counseling and support services. Do you want to study more effectively? Are you a freelancer or interested in starting a business? We can help with that, too. Stop by and just ask! // June 25th // 1 pm to 2.30 pm // Co-Working Space //