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You are thinking about getting self–employed or to set up your own venture? Then you are right in the startup consulting of Hochschule Mannheim. Each week there is a discussion with experts about topics like brand–building, economic or judicial basics for start ups.
This week is about patent and trademark law. On December 1st, Dr. Philipp Herwig from Thews & Thews law firm will provide you with all the information and answer your questions.
Product and brand piracy causes Germany's economy an annual loss of around 50 billion euros! That's a lot.
Unfortunately, there is also a realistic risk for startups that ideas will be copied and that is often the heart of the company. Both patent and trademark law offer protection against this.
Patent attorney Dr. Philipp Herwig gives you basic knowledge of both property rights in his lecture. The goal is that you then know for which technical parts of your idea you can obtain a patent and what makes a good brand in a legal sense.
As always, there will also be a Q&A session.
When? December 01, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Where? online
You are thinking about getting self–employed or to set up your own venture? Then you are right in the startup consulting of Hochschule Mannheim. Each week there is a discussion with experts about topics like brand–building, economic or judicial basics for start ups. Additionally, there are founders who share their entrepreneurial spirit and experience with us.
This week Rolf Koch from the Mannheim Chamber of Crafts will answer questions about the business basics of founding a company.
In case you are interested, please register on.
The event will take place upcoming Tuesday (24 November 2020)
5:00 – 6:30 pm online
From June 26th – July 2nd, 2021, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company will be hosting the 11th edition of the Merck Innovation Cup (http://innovationcup.merckgroup.com) (http://innovationcup.emdgroup.com) near Frankfurt, Germany. In case the pandemic situation would not allow in-person meetings, the event would take place online.
Invited are all post-graduate students and young professionals from you organization to apply now – deadline January 31st, 2021.
The Innovation Cup is an initiative for post-graduate students and young professionals in natural sciences, computer sciences, and business administration to attend a training program near Frankfurt, Germany. All travel, food and accommodation expenses are paid by Merck. The Innovation Cup is designed to support the professional development of post-graduate students interested in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. Participants learn how R&D in the industry works by lectures from Merck managers and scientists. The students will also advance an idea to a full project plan with their team. The event brings together a promising new generation of talent with senior managers and researchers and accomplished retirees in a meeting of the generations. It also provides a unique chance to network with the brightest students from all around the world. Teams will work on innovative projects in the areas of: Oncology, Immuno-Oncology, Autoimmunity, Drug Discovery Technologies, Digitalization, and Pandemic Preparedness. At the first day of the summer camp a conference with alumni from previous editions of the Innovation Cup will be organized.
Postdocs and post-graduate students on their way towards a PhD in biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, biotechnology, bioinformatics, computer sciences, data sciences, informatics, biochemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related fields are invited to apply. In addition, advanced MBA students or recent MBA graduates with an interest in the pharmaceutical and chemical business and a background in natural sciences are also eligible.
The participating teams have the chance to win the Innovation Cup award endowed with EUR 20,000 for the most convincing project plan, plus EUR 5,000 for the runner-up.
Most convincing project plans might potentially be implemented and top performing participants be offered a permanent position at Merck.
Start-up BW Academic Seed Accelerator Program (short: Start-up BW ASAP) is going into its 5th round! You have a cool idea for a start-up, but don't know exactly how to turn it into a validated business model or you want to refine your business concept? You want free support and work flexible when you want and from anywhere? You are a student, alumni or research assistants at a university in Baden-Württemberg? Then this is the right place for you! In only 5 challenges you can develop your idea further and participate in the biggest state-wide university competition. Use the opportunity to pitch your idea in front of a qualified jury panel and audience at the big final demo day of Start-up BW ASAP. You can win prizes of up to 1.000 Euro and a place in continuative start-up programs and get access to a statewide start-up network. Also you can get up to 3 ECTS credits for your studies and a certificate for your CV.
You want all these benefits for you and your team? Then register now for free and without obligation at http://www.asap-bw.comand join the next round of Start-up BW ASAP!
How do I communicate my ideas?
Every company or startup needs it - a core story, a narrative identity that makes companies strong and unique. Hochschule Mannheim is offering a storytelling workshop and you are invited!
Take part in this online seminar to bring your startup's story to the next level! 5.11.2020 from 9am to 3pm. More info here
Attention: The workshop will be in German!
Register to Jan (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) until Wednesday at the latest!
