Startup Support
MCEI has several support schemes that can help you and your business grow - no matter whether you are a student, alumnus/alumna of the University of Mannheim or not. Depending on your goals and objectives, we will help you accelerate your venture from scratch to growth stage with a variety of MCEI support schemes. What is more, we have a strong partner network to rely on which perfectly matches our support with even more opportunities and industry expertise. Find more information in our MCEI Support and Partner Support categories below and have a look at how we can help you advance!
On April 12th, Wilhelm Josten, the founder of the retail chain BUTLERS, joins the next business breakfast organized by our ifm colleagues (ifm Förderkreis). After studying business administration, positions in the Aldi Group, in BBE Consulting and the Deutsche Post, Wilhelm Josten founded BUTLERS in 1999. The retail chain employs around 1,000 employees in 150 branches in Germany and abroad.…
The sole development of an innovative idea does not guarantee a sustainable competitive advantage. To ensure the economic exploitation of innovative techniques, processes or products, innovators have to possess correspondent rights and be able to enforce them legally. Below you will find useful advice on how to avoid the imitation of your ideas, inventions and developments or at least be…
Only few entrepreneurs possess the necessary financial means to fund initial investments themselves. If you are dependent on external capital, inspire potential investors with your business idea and convince them of your concept’s sustainability. You should convey a sense of security to your banker or investor, showing that your business concept is properly thought through and the repayment of capital…
A single idea forms the heart of any start-up. After in-depth brainstorming, your business idea should be clarified and withstand a detailed plausibility test. You are still motivated? Then nothing stands in the way of starting up your own business. Inspiration Even if your business idea or the desire to become an entrepreneur is the only existent fact at the…
Your idea is feasible? Then clarify your intentions. We recommend you to set up a business plan, regardless of whether it is required for investors, or other stakeholders. A well developed business concept is the foundation for your success! A solid business plan outlines strategies and specific objectives, related to the financing, production and distribution of the core purpose of…
