Our Stories at IES
Excursion to UrbanGreen: Urban Farming in a Bonn Bunker
On Dies Academicus, May 20, we visited a very unique indoor farm with about 15 students.
Tofuel Takes Second Place at the Growth Alliance Idea Camp
Students from the “Startups in the Agri-Food Industry” module took second place at the Growth Alliance Idea Camp in Frankfurt with their vegan protein bar, Tofuel—marking the second consecutive year that teams from Bonn have returned from Frankfurt with an award.
SparkUp Meeting: Networking, Inspiration, and Collaborative Paths to Entrepreneurship
The 4th SparkUp Meeting hosted by the Chair of Entrepreneurial Behavior brought together aspiring entrepreneurs on October 28 to refine startup ideas and define next steps—the next meeting is scheduled for November 25.
Success at the Rentenbank Idea Camp: Three Teams from the University of Bonn Win Prize Money
Students enrolled in the “Start-ups in the Agri-Food Industry” course at the University of Bonn swept the board at this year's Rentenbank Idea Camp in Frankfurt: Four teams from Bonn were nominated, and three of them took first through third place.
Guest Lecture Series: Insights from Startups, Innovation and Diversity
This winter semester, the Institute for Entrepreneurship once again invited experts from startups, companies, and academia to provide students with practical insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, and management—ranging from investment processes and diversity strategies to building a food and beverage brand.
Bachelor's course completion - Business Startups in the Agri-Food Industry Winter semester 24/25
In the module “Startups in the Agri-Food Industry,” six teams of students developed innovative ideas—ranging from orange peel bars to a nutritionist platform—and presented them to a distinguished panel of judges from the business, urban development, and academic sectors.