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December

Western Balkans University

Intensive 5-day Startup Program

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16 - 20
December
About Us

WBUPreneurs

About Us

This dynamic program is designed to foster a new generation of visionary innovators, offering a unique blend of workshops, mentorship, and hands-on activities. Participants, including students of WBU and other universities interested in innovation, will engage in a series of immersive experiences that cover the essentials of entrepreneurship, from ideation to market research, sustainable business models, financial management, and beyond.

  • 01. Refine and Consolidate Your Startup Idea

  • 02. Network with Like-Minded Innovators and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

  • 03. Invaluable Knowledge from Experienced Mentors and Industry Leaders

Who can participate?

WBU Students

Other students

Startup Program

Program
01
  • 1st day

Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Startups

This session will provide an overview of the entrepreneurial landscape, including the fundamentals of starting a business, the role of innovation, and the lifecycle of startups. It will also highlight key characteristics and mindsets of successful entrepreneurs.

02
  • 2nd day

Idea and Customer Understanding/Market Research

Focused on ideation techniques, this workshop will help participants identify and validate business ideas. It will cover methods for understanding customer needs and conducting effective market research to ensure product-market fit.

03
  • 3rd day

Sustainable Business Model

This session will delve into creating viable and scalable business models. Participants will learn about different business model frameworks, and how to ensure sustainability and scalability.

04
  • 4th day

Marketing, Branding and IP

Participants will learn the essentials of marketing and brand building, including digital marketing strategies, social media engagement, customer acquisition, and brand positioning. Also it will will provide insights into protecting intellectual property (IP).

05
  • 5th day

Final Pitch

The Final Pitch Presentation Day is the grand finale of WBUpreneurs, where participants showcase their innovative startup ideas to a panel of expert judges and an audience. The best Startup idea will win a prize of 2000 euros.

FAQs

What you need
to know

WBUpreneurs is an intensive 5-day startup program organized by the Faculty of Economics, Technology, and Innovation at Western Balkans University. It aims to equip participants with essential entrepreneurial skills through workshops, mentorship, and hands-on activities.

The program is open to students from Western Balkans University and other universities. Participants do not need to have an existing startup idea to join.

No, participation in WBUpreneurs is completely free.

The program will be held at the Western Balkans University campus from Monday, 16th December, to Friday, 20th December, 13:00-18:00 daily.

Participants will work in groups to develop a startup idea. On the final day, they will pitch their ideas to a jury.

No, having a startup idea is not required. Participants will develop ideas during the program.

You can register through the link provided here. Make sure to complete the form with all required information.

Participants will pitch their startup ideas to a jury. The best idea will be awarded with a prize of €2000.

Yes, participants who complete the program will receive a certificate of participation.

Ready to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey ?

Register now and secure your spot for WBUpreneurs.

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