Stromaufwärts festival Startup Bootcamp

The #stromaufwärts festival was a remarkable event where the spirit of innovation took center stage. Under the leadership of Franz Glatz and the dedicated team at brigk: Digitales Gründerzentrum Ingolstadt, participants were immersed in an atmosphere that truly embodied the festival’s slogan: “MACHEN, MACHEN, MACHEN!” The event featured inspiring talks, engaging workshops, and the opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces in a unique innovation space.

As part of the festival, Dipl. Mag. Asetila Köstinger from Sonnenland conducted a two-day startup bootcamp with 15 students aged 15-17 from the Economic High School Neuburg a.d. Donau in Bavaria. These young participants explored the world of entrepreneurship, starting by identifying problems, brainstorming solutions, and designing innovative business models. They then developed hypotheses, validated them, and confidently pitched their ideas to a distinguished jury.

Over the course of just two days, these students gained invaluable skills, including decision-making, teamwork, working under time pressure, solution-oriented thinking, self-confidence, and public speaking. The highlight of the bootcamp came on Saturday afternoon when the students presented their projects to a wide audience, showcasing their creativity and determination. Their presentations were a powerful demonstration of the potential of the next generation of entrepreneurs.

The participation of these students from Neuburg on the Danube was a special highlight of the festival, and their commitment to the startup process was truly impressive. Their ideas and projects signaled a bright future for entrepreneurship, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved.