
PSP Academy
The Potsdam Science Park Academy (PSP Academy) comprises seminars, workshops, and business events offered to scientists, startups or company employees of the PSP and Berlin-Brandenburg area, interested in improving their soft skills, plan their future careers and founding their startup/company.
The PSP Academy workshops are offered free-of-charge and held in English with a length of 2-4 hours. They are organized as in-person or on-line events depending on the topic and the expected audience.
The topics cover many areas, such as:
– Becoming an entrepreneur, team building, productive business meetings
– From research to market, PR for startups
– Academic spin-offs: stakeholders, interests, challenges, IP,
– Pitch training, fundraising, funding
– Business model Canvas
– German tax law, ensurance for startups or licences and permits
With the selected topics, we are responding to current requests from the community. We look forward to receiving further suggestions.
Funding Programmes and Loans Q&A—ILB and WFBB Consultation
Would you like to find out about funding programmes, loans and other financial support for companies in Brandenburg? Are you looking for a new location in Brandenburg and need support with networking in the German capital region?In this consultation, we will provide information on funding programmes, loan options and put…
RegisterPSP Academy: Boost Your Innovation with EU Funding: Workshop on the EIC Accelerator with Inspiralia
Curious if your innovation project fits the EIC Accelerator?Let an expert from Inspiralia guide you through the key criteria, tips, and pitfalls when applying for EU funding. Bring your project idea and get tailored feedback and validation—on the spot.A unique opportunity to learn, connect, and move your innovation one step…
RegisterPSP Conference 2025 - SUSTAINABILITY
REGISTER NOW to the PSP Conference 2025 – SUSTAINABILITY on October 13th and 14th in Potsdam Science Park!A two-day experience packed with cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and new perspectives on sustainability – designed to connect pioneers across disciplines and sectors.What to expect:Keynotes & insights from visionary scientists, startups, and institutions;…
RegisterPSP Conference 2025 - SUSTAINABILITY
REGISTER NOW to the PSP Conference 2025 – SUSTAINABILITY on October 13th and 14th in Potsdam Science Park!A two-day experience packed with cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and new perspectives on sustainability – designed to connect pioneers across disciplines and sectors.What to expect:Keynotes & insights from visionary scientists, startups, and institutions;…
RegisterWFBB Start-up Q&A—Consultation for Start-ups and Scientists with a Start-up Idea!
Do you have a start-up idea and are wondering how to proceed? Are you interested in what funding opportunities are available for young start-ups? And would you like to know what the first steps are immediately after founding a company? Or do you need information on how to find valuable…
RegisterPSP Academy: Founding, Pitching, Failing: Major Pitfalls when Dealing with Investors
Want to know how to attract the right investors for your start-up? In this practical online seminar, an experienced venture capital expert will explain the requirements that business angels, VCs, and other investors place on your company – and how you can best prepare for a successful financing round.Agenda:· 20-minute…
RegisterFunding Programmes and Loans Q&A—ILB and WFBB Consultation
Would you like to find out about funding programmes, loans and other financial support for companies in Brandenburg? Are you looking for a new location in Brandenburg and need support with networking in the German capital region?In this consultation, we will provide information on funding programmes, loan options and put…
RegisterWFBB Start-up Q&A—Consultation for Start-ups and Scientists with a Start-up Idea!
Do you have a start-up idea and are wondering how to proceed? Are you interested in what funding opportunities are available for young start-ups? And would you like to know what the first steps are immediately after founding a company? Or do you need information on how to find valuable…
RegisterDiscover your Research's Potential (for PhDs and PostDocs)
In this workshop you will reflect about the potential of your research projects/ideas, identify the stakeholders surrounding you and your research, brainstorming potential use cases and help each other to take your ideas to the next level.General data protection notice:The data you enter in the online form will be used…
RegisterFunding Programmes and Loans Q&A—ILB and WFBB Consultation
Would you like to find out about funding programmes, loans and other financial support for companies in Brandenburg? Are you looking for a new location in Brandenburg and need support with networking in the German capital region?In this consultation, we will provide information on funding programmes, loan options and put…
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Dr. Maria Grazia Annunziata
Transfer and Cooperation
grazia.annunziata@potsdam-sciencepark.de +49 331 237 351 137
Kathrin Stehr
Transfer & corporate cooperation
kathrin.stehr@potsdam-sciencepark.de +49 331 237 351 102