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Professional Business Plan Development: Compact and True-to-life in Nuremberg on February 14
Whether as a basis for founding a company, for negotiating with investors and banks, or as a detailed preparation for expanding business – the business plan is an indispensable and important instrument for strategic corporate planning.
The course "Professional Business Plan Development: Compact and True-to-life in Nuremberg on February 14" will address all components of a business plan from the business idea to financial planning – with real-life examples and in a compact manner.
Participation for founders and BPWN 2012 participants is free of charge. For all others, the fee amounts to 95 Euro excl. VAT per person
Venture Lounge "Hightech, Cleantech & Software" in Bonn on February 15
Under the motto "Hightech, Cleantech & Software" the Venture Lounge will take place in Bonn. On February 15, enterprises will present their exciting ideas. The Venture Lounge builds a bridge between young founders and venture capitalists who are keen on new ideas and want to give an impetus with their venture capital.
Selected investors, entrepreneurs, and consultants are invited to participate in the Venture Lounge. In the scope of this event, eight selected enterprises will have the opportunity to present their business case to investors on site. An eight-minute presentation is followed by a short Q&A session. Following the presentations, the participants may discuss their case with individual investors in a relaxed atmosphere. Of course, participation is also possible without a presentation. Expert presentations and a field report of a successful enterprise complete the program.
The entrepreneurs receive qualified feedback and the opportunity to convince the investors of subjecting their business case to further reaching assessment. In addition, the enterprise that presented its business case most convincingly will be determined and awarded in the scope of a small ceremony.
Participation is also possible without a presentation.
Protecting Ideas – With Marks, Models, and Patents in Nuremberg on March 01
Even before the actual start-up of a company, the question arises: Do I have to and is it useful for me to apply for a patent? From the application for patent to a registered design there are possibilities for protecting ideas and innovations and for securing sales by means of trademarks. Our experts will explain in detail and true-to-life how you have to proceed and what you need to consider when doing your research.
Among others, the following issues will be discussed:
- Patents, utility patents, design patents – Which property right is which?
- Register or keep secret – When does protection make sense?
- National and international protection of trademarks – Luxury or necessity?
The fee amounts to 95 Euro excl. VAT; BPWN 2012 participants and F.U.N. e.V. members receive a discount of 30 Euro. Registration deadline is February 02, 2012.
German.Venture.Day in Duisburg on March 08
This year, the "German.Venture.Day 2012" will take place in Duisburg on March 08 under the motto "High-tech innovations and their financing: a mere question of nerves..." A typical technology start-up requires perseverance and, thus, a lot of capital until the road has been taken from development into the market. In most cases, more time is required for the business model to really prove itself than originally planned – and this often puts entrepreneurs and investors to an extreme test. On the other hand it is not unusual that exactly this type of innovations decisively contributes to e. g. improving our health care system, solving our energy demands, or protecting our environment, thus, offering attractive opportunities for a return on investment for patient investors.
Therefore, the German.Venture.Day 2012 will present a cross-section of start-up as well as mature technology enterprises delivering exciting stories of strange innovations, of never-ending sales cycles, of repeated last financing rounds, of hope that springs eternal – but of course also of courageous entrepreneurs and persistent investors whose determination and tenacity sometimes also led to great success.
Not only is the German.Venture.Day 2012 guaranteed to provide useful tips, insights, and valuable contacts but also a good deal of entertainment with vivid field reports and pitches as well as the ceremony during which outstanding "great moments" of entrepreneurs and investors will be awarded the German.Venture.Award 2012.
7th Technology Day in Munich on March 28
The Technology Day is the leading conference in Germany about 'Financing of Innovations and Enterprises'. The Technology Day is a fixed institution – the German contact and network platform for entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, experts, and everybody else interested in technology.
Extraordinary national and international personalities of industry and science share their experiences, views, and knowledge with the participants. Innovative start-ups looking for capital or cooperation also have the opportunity to pitch.
Key topics 2012:
- Financial crisis, debt crisis, Euro crisis – What are the influences on the financing of innovations and enterprises?
- Shorter product cycles, convergent technologies, fiercer competition – Which models of cooperation lead to success of a 'collaborative innovation'? Investment? Incubation? Development cooperation?
- Current news about strategic investments and company transactions.
- Current views on and prospects of mezzanine financing, corporate venture and venture capital.
The fee for non-members is 370.00 Euro excl. 7.00% VAT. Munich Network members will be charged 270.00 Euro excl. 7.00% VAT.
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