Noticeboard: Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Master
Libraries only accessible via 24-hour access on Monday, July 27th
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- All courses
- Library
Due to an internal event, the OTH libraries in Amberg and Weiden will be closed on Monday, July 27th.
The 24-hour library will, of course, remain open to students with active access and staff!
Thank you for your understanding.
RISE: 7th Bavarian-Czech Innovation Day
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This year marks the 7th edition of the Bavarian-Czech Innovation Day, held under the motto “Two Regions. One Future.”
The event focuses on visionary ideas and forward-looking collaboration between Bavaria and the Czech Republic. In addition to inspiring keynote speeches, participants will have the opportunity to present their own startups in a 5-minute pitch and win prizes. The Innovation Day will be interpreted into German and Czech.
When? Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where? TechTower Pilsen (Koterovská 2827/152, 326 00 Plzeň 2-Slovany)
Who? Anyone interested in Bavarian-Czech cooperation or involved in related projects.
Innovation Day is a gathering for decision-makers from the business community and representatives from academia, offering a platform to exchange professional insights on current topics, make new contacts, and forge partnerships. The goal is to work with leading figures from business, academia, and politics to set the course for a sustainable and thriving economy in the shared region.
Highlights include several keynote speeches by Bavarian and Czech experts. For example, Jan Siebert (founder and CEO, tomorrow web GmbH) and Marco Schmid (CEO | schmid und kreative, brand and cultural developer). Or Martin Jiránek (Chairman of the Czech Startup Association, Startup Representative at the Ministry of Industry and Trade) and Jan Kavalírek (AI Representative for the Industry and Transport Association, CEE AI Ambassador).
There is still a waiting list for the pitch competition: The competition offers the chance to present your startup in a 5-minute pitch to leading experts and potential customers. In addition to networking opportunities and visibility, the prize includes a €750 gift certificate from the electronics retailer K+B and exclusive access to the Silicon Valley Program at Campus Kemnath.
For more information and to register (fee: €15), visit https://www.by-cz-innovationday.eu.
Further information from the start-up support:
- Extended application deadline: You can apply for the Master’s program in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship until Saturday, August 15. Graduates from all disciplines who wish to drive innovation in their own startup ventures can use this program to develop innovations and advance their own startup projects on the Campus Kemnath.
- Not scheduled this week: For students, university employees, and alumni whose ideas are still in the early stages or who are generally interested in the topic of founding a company, we are once again offering a virtual initial consultation this week on Thursdays between 1 and 2 p.m. Simply visit this link.
If you have any further questions about start-up support at OTH Amberg-Weiden, please contact the operational manager of the Regional Institute for Start-ups and Entrepreneurship (RISE, https://www.oth-aw.de/rise), Dr. Bastian Vergnon, at b.vergnon
@oth-aw.de or +49 (961) 382-1915.Masterstudiengang Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen: Option Teilzeit-Modell oder Vorab-Belegung von Modulen
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Sie stehen kurz vor dem Abschluss eines Bachelorstudiums mit technischen, betriebswirtschaftlichen und integrativen Inhalten und sind noch unsicher ob Sie entweder ein Masterstudium anschließen oder direkt eine berufspraktische Tätigkeit aufnehmen sollen ? Aber warum „entweder … oder …“ und nicht „sowohl … als auch …“ ? Der Masterstudiengang „Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen - Digital Engineering & Management“ (MWI) wird auch im Teilzeit-Modell angeboten. Dadurch können Sie Ihren Workload pro Semester deutlich reduzieren und parallel z.B. intensiv als Werkstudent/in arbeiten. Und eventuell ergibt sich aus Ihrer berufspraktischen Tätigkeit ja sogar ein passendes Thema für ein sog. Praxisprojekt (kann eines von vier Wahlpflichtmodulen ersetzen) und/oder die Abschlussarbeit. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der Homepage des Studiengangs (https://www.oth-aw.de/studium/studienangebote/studiengaenge/master/wirtschaftsingenieurwesen).
Option 2 für Studierende der OTH Amberg-Weiden: Sollten Sie evtl. einzelne Prüfungsleistungen (z.B. Bachelorarbeit) Ihres Bachelorstudiums nicht rechtzeitig vor Semesterbeginn des Masterstudiums abschließen können, dann gibt es unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen die Möglichkeit, trotzdem bereits einige Vorlesungen des Master MWI vorab zu belegen.
Bei Fragen zu diesen Optionen oder allgemein zum Master MWI können Sie sich gerne an den Studiengangsleiter Prof. Dr.-Ing. Günter Kummetsteiner wenden (g.kummetsteiner
@oth-aw.de).Bewerbungen für das WiSe 26/27 sind noch bis 31.08.2026 möglich.
RISE: Co-founders wanted for a health tech startup
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Through the OTH Amberg-Weiden startup support program, we regularly receive inquiries from teams that are still looking for new members for their projects. We’re more than willing to share our network with these teams, as we’re doing today.
I am currently developing a digital solution for psychiatric clinics and psychosocial facilities.
At this point, I have a detailed concept, a business plan, a pitch deck, and a clickable demo prototype. There is no finished software, customers, or pilot clinics yet.
To build out the project, I am looking for co-founders or dedicated project partners in the following areas:
- Software development, IT security & data protection
- Technical implementation of the software
- Development of the platform and features
- System architecture
- Data protection and data security
Further development of the product
- Expertise in psychology/clinical practice
- Experience in psychiatry, psychology, social work, or nursing
- Support with the project’s professional focus
- Contributing practical knowledge from everyday clinical practice
- Ensuring practical applicability
Business, Sales & Startup Development
- Support with grant applications
- Establishing partnerships
- Market development and business growth
- Strategy and growth
I come from this professional field myself and will take charge of the product vision, concept development, and project setup.
If you’re interested in helping shape a HealthTech startup from the ground up and creating real added value for patients and healthcare professionals, I’d love to hear from you.
If you’re interested or would like more information, please feel free to contact me at rise
@oth-aw.de.Further information from the start-up support:
- You can apply for the Master’s program in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship until Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Graduates from all disciplines who wish to drive innovation in their own startup ventures can use this program to develop innovations and advance their own startup projects on the Campus Kemnath.
- For students, university employees, and alumni whose ideas are still in the early stages or who are generally interested in the topic of founding a company, we are once again offering a virtual initial consultation this week on Thursdays between 1 and 2 p.m. Simply visit this link.
If you have any further questions about start-up support at OTH Amberg-Weiden, please contact the operational manager of the Regional Institute for Start-ups and Entrepreneurship (RISE, https://www.oth-aw.de/rise), Dr. Bastian Vergnon, at b.vergnon
@oth-aw.de or +49 (961) 382-1915.Did you miss “Master on Air”? The recording is online!
Were you unable to join us live for Master on Air? Or are you currently in the middle of writing your bachelor’s thesis and would like to look into master’s programs later?
No problem! The approximately 40-minute recording is now available and can be watched at your convenience anytime.
Learn about the five master’s programs at Weiden Business School and find out more about the curriculum, unique features, and potential career prospects—at your convenience, whenever it works for you.
Watch the recording now:
https://www.oth-aw.de/en/university/departments/weiden-business-school/news-events/
Still have questions afterward? The program directors appreciate your interest and are happy to schedule a personal consultation with you.
Reminder - Master on Air am Mittwoch
Bachelor fast geschafft – und wie geht’s danach weiter? Bei Master on Air lernst du in nur einer Stunde die fünf Masterstudiengänge der Weiden Business School kennen – vor Ort oder online.
Bachelor fast geschafft – und noch unsicher, wie es danach weitergeht?
Bei Master on Air lernst du in nur einer Stunde die fünf Masterstudiengänge der Weiden Business School kennen und erfährst, welcher Master zu dir und deinen Zukunftsplänen passen könnte.
Mittwoch, 08. Juli 2026 | 17:00 Uhr
Vor Ort: Campus Weiden, Hauptgebäude, Raum 140
Online: via BigBlueButton
Weitere Infos, Online-Zugang und Anmeldung:
https://www.oth-aw.de/hochschule/fakultaeten/weiden-business-school/news-events/#veranstaltungen
Eine spontane Teilnahme ist ebenfalls möglich. Für alle, die vor Ort dabei sind, wartet eine kleine Überraschung.
RISE: Looking for a team member to help start a business
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Through the OTH Amberg-Weiden startup support program, we regularly receive inquiries from teams that are still looking for new members for their projects. We’re more than willing to share our network with these teams, as we’re doing today.
As part of my doctoral research, I’m developing an innovative measurement system for industrial applications. The technical foundation is in place, and initial development work is underway. The goal now is to turn this into a fundable startup project that includes intellectual property rights/patents, product development, market entry, pilot customers, and commercialization.
WHO I’M LOOKING FOR
A motivated individual with an interest in business administration, business, management, or entrepreneurship who is eager to help build the economic and organizational aspects of a real startup venture. I’ll handle the technical development and scientific foundation. Flexible start: You can join the project in a variety of ways—for example, through a bachelor’s or master’s thesis, a project, or direct involvement in the startup venture.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Business plan & financial planning
- Market and competitive analysis
- Customer interviews & pilot customers
- Grant application & funding structure
- Business model & pricing strategy
- Sales, organization, project development
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, and industry
- Business mindset
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to take on responsibility
- Openness to customer contact and development work
IMPORTANT
This project involves a technology-oriented measurement system with potential for industrial applications. Technical details are currently being withheld due to a potential patent application.OBJECTIVE
Build a strong team to secure the right startup funding—and develop the project toward a patent, a product, pilot customers, and eventual company formation.
If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact us at rise
@oth-aw.de.Further information from the start-up support:
- The “Marketing & Sales” Startup Workshop will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Coworking Kemnath (Röntgenstraße 14, 95478 Kemnath). Sarah Segerer (sub.lab – strategist and owner of a marketing agency) and Julia Mahr (sabbalott. – coach and trainer for personal, team, and organizational development) will provide expert insights and then support participants in further developing their own ideas and projects during a coworking session. If you’re interested, please register at https://coworking-kemnath.de/events/gruenderwerkstatt-kemnath-kostenlos-19-05-2026-318/.
- Also on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the event “I like being the boss” will take place at Coworking Kemnath. In a session titled “Two Female Entrepreneurs—A Coincidence! Why We Do Things Differently and Why That’s Exactly Why We Work Together,” Sarah Segerer and Julia Mahr will explain why different perspectives don’t divide us but can instead create a powerful foundation for collaboration. Registration is free and available at https://coworking-kemnath.de/events/chefin-juli/.
- You can apply for the Master’s program in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship until Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Graduates from all disciplines who wish to drive innovation in their own startup ventures can use this program to develop innovations and advance their own startup projects on the Campus Kemnath.
- For students, university employees, and alumni whose ideas are still in the early stages or who are generally interested in the topic of founding a company, we are once again offering a virtual initial consultation this week on Thursdays between 1 and 2 p.m. Simply visit this link.
If you have any further questions about start-up support at OTH Amberg-Weiden, please contact the operational manager of the Regional Institute for Start-ups and Entrepreneurship (RISE, https://www.oth-aw.de/rise), Dr. Bastian Vergnon, at b.vergnon
@oth-aw.de or +49 (961) 382-1915.Staffing of the WEBIS Dean’s Office
Dear Students,
Due to a faculty event, the Dean's Office will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards,
WEBIS Dean's OfficeREMINDER!: Umfrage zu einer Masterarbeit "KI-Grundlagenkurs" / Survey for a Master's thesis titled “Introduction to AI-course”
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Du studierst an der OTH Amberg-Weiden? Dann bist du gefragt!
Die neue EU-Verordnung schreibt vor, dass alle Studierenden Grundkenntnisse in KI erwerben müssen.
In meiner Masterarbeit entwickle ich einen neuen, praxisnahen KI-Grundlagenkurs. Deine Meinung ist mir wichtig. Hilf mit, Inhalte zu gestalten, die für Studierende wie dich wichtig sind.
👉 Anonym – keine persönlichen Daten
👉 Schnell – nur ca. 5 Minuten
👉 Einflussreich – deine Stimme zählt!
Fülle jetzt den Fragebogen aus und hilf mit, den Kurs der Zukunft zu gestalten!
https://survey.gebongert.de/poll/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=268248&lang=de
Are you a student at OTH Amberg-Weiden? Then I want to hear from you!
The new EU regulation requires that all students acquire basic knowledge of AI.
In my master’s thesis, I’m developing a new, practical introductory AI course. Your opinion matters to me. Help shape content that’s important to students like you.
👉 Anonymous – no personal data
👉 Quick – only about 5 minutes
👉 Influential – your voice counts!
Fill out the quiz now and help shape the course of the future!
https://survey.gebongert.de/poll/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=268248&lang=enLast Reminder: Interlibrary loan of books is only available for one more day!
Concerns/Category:
- All courses
- Library
The library will soon be switching to a new IT system. As a result, users will face some restrictions on interlibrary loan services.
1. If you need to order interlibrary loans from other libraries in the near future, please place your orders as soon as possible. The last day to place an order is June 10th, 2026, only one day from now! After that, interlibrary loan requests for books will not be processed again until early September.
2. Loan periods for books from other libraries can be granted until July 24, 2026, at the latest. No exceptions will be made. Late returns will result in fees.
3. NOT affected are: Orders for journal articles through our Articles via Interlibrary Loan service, Books available locally in Amberg and Weiden.Need help with your literature research?
Please feel free to contact our on-site staff or
our research specialist Lena Konrad by email.Alternatives starting June 11th, 2026:
- Interlibrary loan requests in Amberg via the Amberg Provincial Library
- Interlibrary loan requests in Weiden via the Regional Library
- Use of our Bookeye book scanners to scan and save important content to a USB drive you bring with you—please ask at the service counter if you have any questions!
- Use of our e-books and databases
Damage in Seminar Room 242 – A call for attention and responsibility
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Dear students,
It was with great shock and disbelief that we discovered the extensive damage in Seminar Room 242 on Thursday morning. Three tables have been destroyed; the room has been left in a state that has left us deeply concerned.
You will find some pictures of the tables in the attachement!
We have never before witnessed such a level of destruction and disrespect towards shared spaces at our university.
Even though the perpetrators are currently unknown, the consequences affect us all: damaged furniture, unsightly study and work spaces, broken equipment – and, in the worst case, restrictions on the free use of seminar and common rooms. Spaces such as lecture theatres, the library, the canteen or the Orange Lounge depend on being used responsibly and with trust.
We are talking here about our university. That is why we ask you: do not look the other way if you observe wilful damage, vandalism or disrespectful behaviour towards rooms and equipment. Please speak to us or the university management if you notice anything.
Of course, things can sometimes be damaged accidentally. That is annoying, but no big deal if it is dealt with openly. In such cases too, please do get in touch.
We are counting on your support. Let us work together to ensure that our university remains a place where we enjoy learning, working and coming together.
Kind regards
Prof. Dr. Marco Nirschl
Dean of WEBISProf. Dipl.-Ing. Burkhard Stolz
Dean of WIGProf. Dr. Julia Heigl
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Teaching and International Relations🍻 Kneipentour am 07.05.
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Seid dabei!
Was ihr wissen müsst:
📍 OTH Köpfe
🗓 Do, 07.05.2026
🕕 Vorglühen ab 18 Uhr
🕗 19 Uhr Gruppenweise zu den Bars
🍹Sneakpeak der günstigeren Kneipen-Specials🍹
- versch. Cocktails (auch alkoholfrei)
- Bier (auch alkoholfrei)
- Cola-Mix
- Pfeffi
- Irish Mimosa
- Whiskey
- u.v.m.
Die Kneipen bleiben noch geheim, aber wir haben eurer Feedback mitgenommen und unsere Tour optimiert.
Komm vorbei, bring deine Freunde mit und stoß mit uns an! 🍻
Eure Fachschaft ☺️
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🍻 Pub Crawl on May 7th!
What you need to know:
📍 OTH Heads
🗓 Thu, 07.05.2026
🕗 Pre-Drinks at 6 PM
🕗 Start at 7 PM with selected groups
🍹 Sneak peek of the bar specials: 🍹
- Various cocktails (also alcohol-free)
- Beer (also alcohol-free)
- Cola-Mix
- Pfeffi
- Irish Mimosa
- Whiskey
- and much more!
The pubs will remain a secret for now, but we took you feedback from last time and optimized our route.
Come join us, bring your friends, and cheers with us! 🍻
Your Student Council ☺️
