K1 - Startup Service

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The K1-Startup Service is the central point of contact for all members of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena who are interested in the topic of starting a business or want to implement a concrete business idea. With us, interested parties can discuss ideas, expand their start-up skills, and move forward with the implementation of their ideas. We accompany the entire start-up process, from the initial idea to the development of a viable business model to the establishment of the company.

At the university's start-up center at Kahlaische Straße 1, prospective founders will find the necessary environment to develop their ideas in a targeted manner: individual consulting, network contacts, premises, and access to funding and venture capital.

Our Services:

• Information, advice and coaching
• First check of business ideas
• Improvement of business models
• Assessment of markt potential
• Support during creating a business plan
• Funding opportunities
• Application for funding
• University Jena own startup funding to take the next step ("Next Step")
• Make contact with other founders, mentors, network partners and investors
• Free use of office and meeting rooms ("Freiraum")
• startup-specific qualification and further trainings