Prof. Dr. Klaus Fichter presents current research results as keynote speaker

Borderstep at the IHK Potsdam foundation meeting

Borderstep at the IHK Potsdam foundation meeting: Sustainable start-ups are on the rise. Especially companies from the food and nutrition industry are successful. However, they face challenges – including matchmaking with SMEs, access to capital and securing skilled workers.

What does the path of green start-ups look like? What are the success factors? Where are the difficulties? These questions will be discussed at the Gründungstreff Potsdam.

Borderstep Director Prof. Dr. Klaus Fichter will present current research results on green start-ups as keynote speaker. Registration is now open.


PROGRAMME GRÜNDUNGSTREFF IHK POTSDAM, 28 June 2022, 3 – 7 pm

15 Uhr | WELCOME | Welcome talk with:

  • Prof. Dr. Dr. Mario Tobias (CEO IHK Potsdam)
  • Bernd Rubelt (Councillor of the State Capital Potsdam for Urban Development, Construction, Economy and Environment)

15:15 Uhr | KEYNOTE
Impulse lecture on the topic “Sustainable founding: results and learnings from the Green Startup Monitor 2022”.

15:45 Uhr | INSIGHTS
4 x 5-minute roundtable with regional companies:

16:15 Uhr | FISHBOWL-TALK
“Sustainable founding and growth – how does it work?” Talk with:

18:30 Uhr | GET-TOGETHER
Closing and networking opportunities with a small snack and drinks

Moderation:
Marie-Lucie Linde

Your Contact

Prof. Dr. Klaus Fichter
  • Founder and Director
  • +49 30 306 45 100-0

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