Born Global Meetup Leipzig - International founders

Name: Focus on Public Funding for Start-ups in Saxony, Germany
Start: 2026-07-29T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-29T18:00:00.000Z
Location: SEPT Competence Center - Leipzig University

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About us

The Born Global Meetup Leipzig is a semi-formal networking community where international students, graduates, researchers and all the international community in Leipzig gather to discuss their business ideas and any topic related to launching a business or becoming a freelancer in Germany.

This casual setting fosters exchange, encourages collaboration, and provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to receive feedback, solve doubts, and gain insights.

These events are organised by the start-up initiative SMILE at Leipzig University and co-financed by the European Union and the Free State of Saxony.

Note:
Germans are also welcome to participate at these events.

Our workshops are part of the Born Global meeting series in Leipzig and it’s free of charge to participate.

If you would like to join our community and offer a workshop to share your knowledge, test your product or service, please write an email to: mabarry@uni-leipzig.de

Featured event

Focus on Public Funding for Start-ups in Saxony, Germany

Wed, Jul 29 · 5:00 PM CEST

SEPT Competence Center - Leipzig University, Ritterstraße 9-13 (Second floor), 04109 Leipzig, DE

Public funding can be a powerful catalyst for early-stage startups, but navigating the system can feel complex, especially for international founders.

What funding options are actually available in Saxony?
How do public institutions evaluate start-ups?
And how can you position your venture for success with them in mind?

This session gives you a clear, practical overview of public funding opportunities in the region — directly from someone working within the system.

What to Expect?
In this Meetup, we will explore how public funding works in Saxony and what it means for founders building their ventures in Germany.

You will learn:

Key public funding programs available in Saxony
How public investment differs from private funding
What institutions like SBG look for in start-ups
Typical funding structures, instruments, and processes
Practical tips for approaching public investors

Featured Speaker
Steven Münzner | Investment Analyst, SBG – Sächsische Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH

Steven works closely with startups and public investment mechanisms in Saxony, evaluating ventures and supporting financing decisions. He brings firsthand insight into how public funding is structured and what founders need to prepare to access it successfully.

Agenda

Welcome & Introduction (Born Global / SEPT)
Public Funding Deep Dive (Steven Münzner)
Interactive Q&A
Networking & Exchange

Who Should Attend?

Students, graduates, and researchers in Germany
Aspiring founders exploring startup opportunities
Both early-stage and late-stage teams preparing for funding
Anyone interested in venture funding and entrepreneurship
Please note that Germans are welcome too (session in English)

📍 Event Details
Location: SEPT Competence Centre, Leipzig University
Ritterstraße 9–13, 04109 Leipzig
Room 2.10 (2nd Floor)
Date & Time:
🗓️ July 29, 2026
🕔 Starts at 17:00

🤝 Why Join?
At Born Global Meetup Leipzig, we focus on practical insights, real experiences, and meaningful connections.
This session gives you direct access to expert knowledge and real founder stories — helping you better understand how to navigate Germany’s startup funding landscape.

Join us for an informative and practical session and take a step closer to funding your start-up project in Germany.

It's free to join!
Kindly RSVP in advance.