Noticeboard: Start-up consulting
RISE: Startup project MyHausing is looking for co-founders
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In the OTH-Amberg-Weiden start-up support program, we are constantly receiving inquiries from teams looking for new team members for their projects.
We are glad to give these teams our reach, like today:
MyHausing is a proptech start-up project led by two OTH Amberg-Weiden graduates. The platform aims to revolutionize the housing market in Germany by proving its use exclusively in the student housing market at the start.
The future founders have profound experience in branding, marketing, finance, and business management. They are looking at adding a student from the OTH Amberg-Weiden to their team with a background in front-end development.
Your skills should include:
- Experience with FE frameworks (preferably React or Angular)
- Basic infrastructure knowledge (AWS/ IaC)
- Experience with Version Control (git)
- Open to learning new technologies
Your work will be overseen by a full-stack developer who has worked at Adobe and Otto as a lead software developer.
If this is a project that interests you, please contact us via email (a.saouma@oth-aw.de)
Further information from the start-up support:
- (Cancelled 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.RISE: Scholarships in the GründerinnenRISE program
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The Regional Institute for Start-ups & Entrepreneurship (RISE) and Campus Kemnath are offering women interested in starting their own business a new support program consisting of coaching, mentoring, and access to a nationwide network. The best applications will even receive a three-month scholarship.
When? The application period runs from March 1 to March 31, 2026.
Where? Applications can be submitted on the GründerinnenRISE website.
Who? The program is open to women with ties to the university who are interested in starting a business or have an affinity for entrepreneurship.
At the heart of the program is the GründerinnenCOACHING (Female Founders COACHING) module, which consists of the LAB, KNOW-HOW, and PERSONALITY modules. In the LAB module, participants develop their business ideas, try out creative methods, and receive valuable feedback. KNOW-HOW imparts the necessary expertise in business models, marketing, sales, financing, and legal basics, while the PERSONALITY module focuses on the personal side of entrepreneurship.
The COACHING is accompanied by a mentoring program that brings participants together with experienced female entrepreneurs. The tandems are individually matched to ensure trusting support for personal and professional development. In addition, the GründerinnenTALK (also known as “Ich bin gerne Chefin!” or “I like being the boss!”) takes place regularly; an evening with exciting ideas and plenty of opportunity for personal exchange and networking.
At the end of the program in spring 2027, participants will present their projects at the GründerinnenPITCH-NIGHT. In front of an audience from the worlds of business, science, and start-up support, they will be given a stage for their ideas, along with the chance to win the GründerinnenAWARD.
Further information from the start-up support:
- 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.RISE: Innovation Breakfast 2026
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The Regional Institute for Start-ups & Entrepreneurship (RISE) and the Digital Start-up Initiative Upper Palatinate (DGO) invite you to this year's Innovation Breakfast at the beginning of March under the motto “From idea to advantage – hardware innovation & digitalization in small and medium-sized enterprises.”
When? Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9 to 11 a.m.
Where? FutureLAB, LUCE Foundation (Paul-Engel-Straße 1, 92729 Weiherhammer)
Who? Anyone interested in networking opportunities and new ideas on exciting innovation topics from the start-up and entrepreneurial scene.
Two exciting presentations will show you how disruptive ideas and seemingly simple solutions can give you a competitive edge. First up is a pitch from InShave (Dominik Greiler & Christoph Micko) on “Hardware innovation as a start-up – how ideas and patents can overcome taboos.” This will be followed by Drahtwerk Waidhaus GmbH (CTO Jürgen Eiglmeier) on “Gaining a competitive advantage with expertise and digitalization.”
Places are limited. You can register at: https://eveeno.com/Innofruehstueck2026
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.RISE: Phase 2 of the Northern Bavaria Business Plan Competition
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Would you like individual expert feedback on your business idea from successful entrepreneurs and investors?
would you like individual expert feedback on your business idea from successful entrepreneurs and investors? Would you like to raise the profile of your start-up or make your idea more visible? Then take part in Phase 2 of the Northern Bavaria Business Plan Competition!
When? The application deadline is March 24, 2026.
Where? Register via the BayStartUP website.
Who? Anyone who can describe their business idea and the customer benefits of their product or solution, as well as its marketing and distribution.
After registering on the website, you can take part in free business planning tutorials from BayStartUP to prepare. A 7-page business outline focusing on the idea and customer benefits is sufficient for the competition.
The Business Plan Competition Northern Bavaria will award this:- Feedback from a renowned jury of experts, including serial founders, business angels, VCs & Co.
- Prize money totaling € 85,000
- Visibility in the BayStartUP network and in the public eye
- Online tutorials, (free) coaching sessions
- Exclusive events and access to the investor network
If you have any questions or need help with your application, please feel free to contact the Regional Institute for Start-ups and Entrepreneurship.
Further information from the start-up support:
- 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.