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Funding Student Seminar

Venture Capital Seminar #2

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12/05/2026

2-Days Venture Capital Online Seminar
May 12–13, 2026 | Online via Zoom | English

What exactly is Venture Capital? What role do investors play in the startup ecosystem? And what makes a pitch truly compelling?

The KTUR Venture Capital Seminar offers two days full of insights, expert input, and interactive discussions for students, researchers, and (future) founders from across the Upper Rhine region and beyond.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Venture Capital and startup financing, from pre-seed funding and VC processes to the growing field of impact investing. Speakers include experienced investors, successful founders, and innovation experts from Germany, France, Switzerland, and the wider EU.

Highlights:
• Comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Venture Capital
• First-hand insights from VC analysts and impact investors
• Practical advice on pitching, team building, and funding strategies
• Q&A sessions and networking opportunities
• Access to presentation materials and a follow-up resource guide

Don’t miss the chance to connect with experts and peers from across Europe and take your startup idea-or your curiosity-one step further.

It´s also possible to take part in selected sessions only.
All program items are in English and free to visit.

We reserve the right to change the program. Please register for the event in order to receive the ZOOM link. It will then be possible to take part in selected sessions only.

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Funding Investors Networking

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10/06/2026

For entrepreneurs and investors

Venture Dates offers a platform for start-ups, investors, and co-founders to come together, exchange ideas and make valuable contacts. On 10 June 2026, the event will once again take place in Kaiserslautern as part of the KTUR project, in cooperation with Innovationsagentur RLP.

The day is divided into two parts:

1/ PRIVATE EVENT – For start-ups & investors only
2/ PUBLIC EVENT – Open to the public from 15:00

During the private speed-dating session, start-ups and investors can get to know each other at booths. The top three start-ups will then pitch their ideas during the public part of the event and compete for great prizes. The day concludes with networking over snacks and drinks.

Register as an investor or start-up using the forms on www.venturedates.com!

Registration deadlines:

• 10 May 2026 for start-ups
• 31 May 2026 for investors

Event location:
BIC Kaiserslautern
Business + Innovation Center Kaiserslautern GmbH
Trippstadter Straße 110, 67663 Kaiserslautern

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Entrepreneurship Student Networking

KTUR² Summer School 2025

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24/08/2026

For Students and (Future) Entrepreneurs

Come and discover the KTUR2 trinational summer school and immerse yourself, for five days, in a unique experience dedicated to entrepreneurship.

This comprehensive program guides you through the key stages of creating a business: defining a business model, generating revenue, acquiring customers, securing funding, and developing a business plan.

Through interactive lectures led by academic experts and entrepreneurs, as well as interdisciplinary team projects, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge directly to real projects. The focus is on hands-on experimentation, international collaboration, and developing essential entrepreneurial skills.

Open to students of all levels, whether interested in entrepreneurship or simply curious, the program does not require a prior business idea. Only 40 places are available, ensuring each participant benefits from an interactive and personalized experience.

The summer school will take place from August 24 to 28, 2026, with 2 days in Strasbourg, 2 days in Basel, and 1 day in Freiburg, offering a unique intercultural setting at the heart of the Upper Rhine innovation ecosystem.

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