The first Startup Week Brandenburg

Brandenburg is organising the first state-wide Startup Week from 5 to 9 May 2025. During this week, founders can gather ideas, actively exchange ideas and make valuable contacts at over 40 events. At the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, interested parties can find out more about artificial intelligence and law

The diverse Startup Week programme includes workshops, keynote speeches, meetups, pitches and networking events, which will take place in Potsdam, Cottbus, Wildau, Eberswalde and online.

Artificial intelligence and law

On Tuesday, 6 May at 10 a.m. in the small hall of the Startblock B2 start-up centre, lawyer Harald Keil will talk about the legal particularities associated with the use of artificial intelligence. After the lecture, start-up teams can ask their questions. Individual consultations are also possible with the lawyer, the Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Cottbus and the university's start-up service. The event is organised by the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg Founders' Service in cooperation with the IHK. Anyone interested can register at gruendungsservice(at)b-tu.de.

Start-up ecosystem in eastern Germany

Brandenburg has established itself as the leading startup ecosystem in eastern Germany and offers fertile ground for forward-looking business ideas. With 202 active start-ups since 2019, Brandenburg is the strongest start-up state in eastern Germany and is developing into a significant driver of innovation. Pioneering business ideas come from the scientific community, among others.

Contact us

Dr. phil. Viktor Zakar
ABWL; insbesondere Planung; Innovation und Gründung
T +49 (0) 355 69-3685
Viktor.Zakar(at)b-tu.de

Kristin Ebert
T +49 (0) 355 69-2115
kristin.ebert(at)b-tu.de