SEPT Competence Center

SEPT Competence Center The SEPT Competence Center is a research and training center at Leipzig University dedicated to prov

🌞 Apply now: International IDEAS Summer School Kenya 2026🧑‍🎓 Are you a Master’s or PhD student at Leipzig University wit...
02/09/2026

🌞 Apply now: International IDEAS Summer School Kenya 2026

🧑‍🎓 Are you a Master’s or PhD student at Leipzig University with an interest in innovation, entrepreneurship, employability, artificial intelligence, or university–business collaboration? Apply to participate in the International IDEAS Summer School Kenya 2026, taking place from 4–11 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya.

🌿 Theme: Co-Creating Sustainable Solutions: Scaling MSMEs through SDG 9

🚀 As part of the Summer School, participants will also take part in the International IN4IN Conference 2026, held on 12–13 November 2026 at the MKU Mombasa Campus. The conference, themed “The Triple Synergy: Building Sustainable Innovative Ecosystems Through Education & Partnerships,” offers an additional opportunity to engage with an international audience and explore current discussions on university–MSME partnerships, AI and employability in higher education, entrepreneurship education, and innovation for inclusive development.

🔗 All Information: https://www.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/en/sept-competence-center/newsdetail/artikel/call-for-applications-international-ideas-summer-school-kenya-2026-2026-09-02

Final International SDG Partnerships Conference in Costa RicaThis past August, the SEPT Competence Center took part in t...
31/08/2026

Final International SDG Partnerships Conference in Costa Rica

This past August, the SEPT Competence Center took part in the final international conference of the SDG Partnerships Project, held in Alajuela, Costa Rica, under the theme “Universities that Transform: Innovation, Linkage and Development.”

The event was hosted by Universidad Técnica Nacional (UTN) and brought together representatives from the partner universities of the network: Universidad del Rosario (Colombia), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Perú), and the SEPT Competence Center at Leipzig University (Germany).

This closing conference marked the third and final gathering in a three-year series that previously took place in Germany, Perú, and Colombia, and was supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

More Information: https://www.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/en/sept-competence-center/newsdetail/artikel/final-international-sdg-partnerships-conference-in-costa-rica-2026-08-31

👍 Our ACCESS 2.0 Alumni Workshop in Ghana Strengthens Project Development via Digital Tools🌍 From 6–8 August 2026, selec...
31/08/2026

👍 Our ACCESS 2.0 Alumni Workshop in Ghana Strengthens Project Development via Digital Tools

🌍 From 6–8 August 2026, selected ACCESS alumni consisting of lecturers and professors from Ghana and Kenya gathered at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, for the ACCESS Alumni Workshop Ghana 2026.

🚀 The three-day workshop provided an opportunity for alumni to connect, exchange expertise and, most importantly, work together developing credible, collaborative and fundable projects with the help of digital tools and platforms.

Learn more here: https://www.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/en/sept-competence-center/newsdetail/artikel/our-access-20-alumni-workshop-in-ghana-strengthens-project-development-via-digital-tools-2026-08-27

Calling All Businesses: Open up international market opportunities with international studentsHow much potential does a ...
19/08/2026

Calling All Businesses: Open up international market opportunities with international students

How much potential does a product have in international markets? Who are the competitors—and what does a successful market entry look like?

As part of the International Business and Export Management Training (EMAT) program, the SEPT Competence Center at Leipzig University offers SMEs and startups the opportunity to explore these questions together with international students.

Starting October 9, international students will work on specific challenges posed by participating companies. The focus will be on a jointly selected target market. The teams will analyze market potential, competitive structures, and relevant framework conditions, and, based on this analysis, develop practical recommendations for market entry.

For companies, EMAT offers the opportunity to view new international markets from a global perspective, gain additional inspiration for their own internationalization strategy, and, at the same time, connect with qualified young international professionals.

The results generated by the project will be made available to participating companies.

Interested in participating?

SMEs and startups that wish to tap into a new international market for their products or further develop existing internationalization plans can contact Mr. Wojtek Muras at the SEPT Competence Center at Leipzig University by September 18, 2026.

📧 [email protected]
📞 +49 341 97-33765
🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/wojciechmuras

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Unternehmen gesucht: Internationale Marktchancen mit internationalen Studierenden erschließen

Wie groß ist das Potenzial eines Produkts auf internationalen Märkten? Welche Wettbewerber gibt es – und wie kann ein erfolgreicher Markteintritt aussehen?

Im Rahmen des International Business and Export Management Trainings (EMAT) bietet das SEPT Competence Center der Universität Leipzig KMU und Start-ups die Möglichkeit, diese Fragen gemeinsam mit internationalen Studierenden zu untersuchen.

Von 9. Oktober arbeiten internationale studierende an konkreten Fragestellungen teilnehmender Unternehmen. Im Mittelpunkt steht ein gemeinsam ausgewählter Zielmarkt. Die Teams analysieren Marktpotenziale, Wettbewerbsstrukturen und relevante Rahmenbedingungen und entwickeln darauf aufbauend praxisorientierte Empfehlungen für den Markteintritt.
Für die Unternehmen bietet EMAT die Chance, neue Auslandsmärkte aus einer internationalen Perspektive zu betrachten, zusätzliche Impulse für die eigene Internationalisierungsstrategie zu erhalten und gleichzeitig mit qualifizierten internationalen Nachwuchskräften in Kontakt zu kommen.

Die im Projekt erarbeiteten Ergebnisse werden für die teilnehmende Unternehmen zur Verfügung gestellt.
Interesse an einer Teilnahme?

KMU und Start-ups, die einen neuen internationalen Markt für ihre Produkte erschließen oder bestehende Internationalisierungspläne weiterentwickeln möchten, können sich bis zum 18. September 2026 an Herrn Wojtek Muras vom SEPT Competence Center Universität Leipzig wenden.

📧 [email protected]
📞 +49 341 97-33765
🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/wojciechmuras

🌎 SDG-Partnerships Final Conference 2026: Innovation Networks Meet in Costa RicaFrom 10–14 August 2026, the SDG-Partners...
22/07/2026

🌎 SDG-Partnerships Final Conference 2026: Innovation Networks Meet in Costa Rica

From 10–14 August 2026, the SDG-Partnerships consortium will meet in San José, Costa Rica, for the final conference of the project.

The event will bring together partners from Germany, Peru, Colombia, and Costa Rica, as well as members of the international iN4iN network, to reflect on achievements, exchange knowledge, and strengthen future cooperation in innovation management and sustainable development.

Highlights include:
🔹 Internal consortium sessions to evaluate the project journey and future perspectives
🔹 An international iN4iN event connecting innovation actors worldwide
🔹 A special alumni gathering celebrating graduates of the Innovation Management Programme in Costa Rica

After three years of collaboration, research exchange, capacity building, and international partnership development, the conference will celebrate the impact of SDG-Partnerships and the networks created along the way.

📍 San José, Costa Rica
📅 10–14 August 2026

More information: https://www.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/en/sept-competence-center/newsdetail/artikel/sdg-partnerships-final-conference-to-bring-together-international-innovation-networks-in-costa-rica-2026-07-22

20/07/2026

👍 SEPT MBA Alumni Meeting in Hanoi

👩‍🎓 On July 12, more than 40 SEPT MBA alumni met at VinaChem’s premises to discuss joint activities related to supporting students and providing continuing management education.

🚀 Several alumni presented their companies and highlighted opportunities for cooperation with Germany. The meeting also aimed to prepare for the 20th anniversary celebration of the SEPT MBA program (https://www.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/en/sept-competence-center/masters-program), a collaboration between Leipzig University and Hanoi University of Science and Technology, which will take place in October 2026.

🙏 We would like to thank our alumna, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Binh, Member of the Board of the Vietnam National Chemical Group, for her warm invitation to VinaChem’s premises.

👍 Meet the winners of the 2026 Arqus Awards!👏 The Arqus Annual Conference provided the perfect setting to celebrate some...
13/07/2026

👍 Meet the winners of the 2026 Arqus Awards!

👏 The Arqus Annual Conference provided the perfect setting to celebrate some of the Alliance’s most inspiring achievements. During the Arqus 2026 Awards Ceremony, outstanding initiatives in Open Science, Innovation and Teaching Excellence were recognised, showcasing the creativity, collaboration and commitment that continue to shape the Arqus community.

✈️ The Alliance extends its sincere thanks to everyone who submitted their projects. The exceptional quality of the applications made this year’s selection particularly competitive and reflected the wealth of talent across our partner universities. Discover the winners of the 2026 Arqus Awards below.

🏆 Innovators Awards
The Arqus International Innovators Award is an online competition that looks for selecting the most innovative and internationalized Arqus start-ups.
It is one of the initiatives of the Alliance intended to identify and foster university-based start-ups planning to internationalize very early. The Award allows them to present international business models in order to support visibility and networking on the European level for international venture implementation. Following a public vote that allowed the audience to choose their favourite team, the winner of the 2026 edition is:
Elite Education Academy: an initiative from Vilnius University.

👏 We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the SMILE-supported startup team “Peace”—led by Johanna Eller, Anais Bourgon, and Juan Carlos Javier Ramos Martínez—on their successful nomination in this competition.

The Arqus Awards continue to celebrate the talent, dedication and collaborative spirit that define the Alliance. By recognising these outstanding initiatives, Arqus reaffirms its commitment to fostering excellence in education, research and innovation across its member universities. Congratulations once again to all the winners and nominees for their valuable contributions to the Arqus community!

More Information: https://arqus-alliance.eu/news/meet-winners-2026-arqus-awards/

-----It's that time again! Come to the SMILE Insights Startup Talk!📣 SMILE Insights – the startup talk with Alexander Ja...
06/07/2026

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It's that time again! Come to the SMILE Insights Startup Talk!

📣 SMILE Insights – the startup talk with Alexander Jaworski von greenhub solutions (https://greenhub.eu/) starts on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 p.m.

💎 Be inspired by Alexander Jaworski’s experiences as he shares behind-the-scenes insights from the green-tech startup greenhub during the SMILE talk.

⏲️ The event will take place on July 9, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at the Leipzig University of Leipzig (Faculty of Economics building, 1st floor, Seminar Room 7).

🍹 Look forward to a casual talk full of practical insights and interesting stories about startups, sustainability, and climate protection. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn something new and exchange ideas with other interested participants. Come by and bring your questions!

➡️ https://www.eventbrite.de/e/smile-insights-der-praxistalk-gast-alexander-jaworski-greenhub-tickets-1988826437412

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🌞 Es ist wieder soweit! Komm zum SMILE Insights Startup Talk !

📣 SMILE Insights - der Startup-Praxistalk mit Alexander Jaworski von greenhub solutions (https://greenhub.eu/) startet am Donnerstag 09.07.26 von 17:00-18:30 Uhr

💎 Lasst Euch von Alexander Jaworskis Erfahrungen inspirieren, wenn er beim SMILE-Praxistalk aus dem Nähkästchen des Green-Tech Startups „greenhub“ plaudert.

⏲️ Das Event findet am 09.07.2026 von 17:00-18:30 Uhr an der Leipzig University (Institutsgebäude der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät, 1. OG, Seminarraum 7) statt.

🍹 Freu Dich auf einen lockeren Talk voller Praxis-Insights und interessanter Geschichten rund um Gründung, Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz. Perfekt geeignet, um Neues zu lernen und sich mit anderen Interessierten auszutauschen. Komm vorbei und bring Deine Fragen mit!

➡️ https://www.eventbrite.de/e/smile-insights-der-praxistalk-gast-alexander-jaworski-greenhub-tickets-1988826437412

🎓 Congratulations to the SEPT MBA Class of 2024–26! 🌍👏 Last Friday, we had the pleasure of celebrating the graduation of...
02/07/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the SEPT MBA Class of 2024–26! 🌍

👏 Last Friday, we had the pleasure of celebrating the graduation of 18 wonderful students from 15 countries at Leipzig University’s historic Alter Senatssaal.

💡 Over the past two years, our graduates have not only expanded their knowledge in entrepreneurship, SME development, and management—they have also built lasting friendships, learned from diverse perspectives, overcome all kinds of different challengs, and become part of the global SEPT community.

💎 A special congratulations goes to Sardor Ikramov (Uzbekistan), recipient of this year’s Best Business Plan Award for his outstanding entrepreneurial concept.

🌍 During the ceremony, SEPT Director Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger encouraged our graduates to embrace a rapidly changing world shaped by digitalization, artificial intelligence, and global challenges. More than ever, strong international networks and cross-cultural collaboration will be essential for creating sustainable solutions.

🦾 We are incredibly proud of everything the Class of 2024–26 has achieved and look forward to following your future journeys as part of our worldwide SEPT alumni network.

👏 Congratulations, graduates—we wish you every success in the next chapter of your careers! 🎉

Vote for your favourite team in the 2026 Arqus International Innovators Award – European FinalsThe 2026 Arqus Internatio...
30/06/2026

Vote for your favourite team in the 2026 Arqus International Innovators Award – European Finals

The 2026 Arqus International Innovators Award – European Finals are approaching, bringing together outstanding student and researcher initiatives from across the Arqus European University Alliance.

This competition highlights inspiring ideas, solutions and innovative initiatives developed within Arqus universities, giving participants the opportunity to share their work with a wider European audience.

Each Arqus partner university has selected a team to take part in the European final. Their video pitches will be available online from 1st July, and the Arqus community will have the opportunity to vote for the “Public’s Favourite Team” through an online vote opening on 1st July and running until 7th July.

Get to know more about the previous editions of the International Innovators Award here and get ready to support your favourite team!
https://arqus-alliance.eu/news/arqus-international-innovators-award-2026-vote-favourite-project/

The winning team will be announced on 9th July during Alhambra Ventures in Granada.

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