StartGlocal – Support on your entrepreneurial journey

Our purpose

StartGlocal is a project of the Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer, which supports entrepreneurship at the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. Our purpose is to establish a vital start-up culture at Rhine-Waal University and share its benefits with the Lower Rhine region.

Our aims

We motivate students and employees of the Rhine-Waal University for entrepreneurship and provide support in the entrepreneurial process. We aim to bring the innovation and start-up mindset in the Lower Rhine Region.

For our university

Coaching

We offer personal coaching for our university students and staff members. Tell us about your business idea!

Consultation hours

Visit us during our consultation hours and get answers to your questions about self-employment and our project.

Events

Get an inspiration, valuable business know-how or connect with other students and employees interested in entrepreneurship at our workshops and events.

Mentoring

Find mentors who will accompany you on your start-up journey.

Curricular activities

We have prepared various curricular formats for our teaching staff. Integrate start-up and entrepreneurship topics into your lectures!

Prototyping

We know how to build a prototype or minimum viable product for your business idea. We can help you with that!

Business know-how

We have prepared plenty of materials on start-ups and entrepreneurship for you! Learn more about different business topics in our online tutorials and other learning materials.

Funding programs

Find out more about the most popular funding options for university start-ups.

Self-employment Visa

Find out more about the Visa process for students, alumni and employees of HSRW.

Matchmaking

Find co-founders or team members for your business idea or check for open vacancies and internships in start-ups. We are here to support you!
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Founded start-ups
526
Coaching sessions
142
Start-up events
17
Scholarship holders

For our region

Cooperation opportunities

Regional companies, organisations and other stakeholder interested in entrepreneurial activities are invited to join forces with us.

Innovation Network

We aim to establish an active network, which will enable us to support entrepreneurial activities at Rhine-Waal University and to share the innovation and start-up mindset with the Lower Rhine region.

News and stories

Read about our latest news and stories, our milestones, cooperations and projects.

Press releases

Get an overview of news and articles about us in the regional press.

Projects

Various entrepreneurial projects have been advanced with our help. Take a look at our project page!

Our news and stories

Read our latest news and get inspired by entrepreneurial and innovative efforts of our students.