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  • RISE: 7th Bavarian-Czech Innovation Day

    Start-up consulting

    Concerns/Category: 

    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.

  • RISE: Co-founders wanted for a health tech startup

    Start-up consulting

    Concerns/Category: 

    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.

  • RISE: Looking for a team member to help start a business

    Start-up consulting

    Concerns/Category: 

    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.

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