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Successful Research or Starting a Business—What You Need to Know and Keep in Mind!

Successful research or starting a business—in just 30 minutes, you’ll learn how knowledge and technology transfer can advance your career and what opportunities await you. Get valuable insights into processes, funding opportunities, and risks—in a concise and practical format!
Organizer
PROVendis
Format
Seminar
Date
23.09.2026
Begin
10:00 o'clock
End
10:30 o'clock
Location
Online
Target group
Scientists, Start-ups, Inquisite Minds
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Let’s talk! Wissenschaft direkt – LIVE!

Would you like to learn more about the research being conducted at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) and discuss it directly with the researchers behind it? Do you have specific questions or would you like to share your own perspective? Then „Let’s talk! Wissenschaft direkt - LIVE“ is the perfect event for you!
Organizer
Transfer
Format
Talk
Date
25.09.2026
Begin
16:00 o'clock
End
20:15 o'clock
Location
Bochum
Room
Centre for City Futures (ehem. Blue Square, Kortumstraße 90, 44787 Bochum)
Target group
Inspired Minds, Inquisite Minds, Externe
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E-Learning to Intellectual Property – IP Drivers License

The protection of intellectual property—known internationally as Intellectual Property (IP)—is not a marginal legal issue. It is the foundation for spin-offs, a strategic tool for companies, and a safety net for researchers. Anyone who develops innovations should also know how to protect them. This is exactly where the IP License comes in.
Organizer
PROVendis
Format
Seminar
Date
30.09.2026
Begin
11:30 o'clock
End
12:00 o'clock
Target group
Scientists, Start-ups, Studierende
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Workshop “Financial Planning and Cost Estimation”

An event organized in collaboration with Sparkasse Bochum, Bochum Wirtschaftsentwicklung, and the Worldfactory Start-up Center.
Organizer
WORLDFACTORY, Bochum Wirtschaftsentwicklung, Sparkasse Bochum
Format
Workshop
Date
05.10.2026
Begin
16:00 o'clock
End
18:30 o'clock
Location
Bochum
Room
BOYO - Grabenstraße 35-39 44787 Bochum
Target group
Start-ups
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An Overview of Intellectual Property Rights - Patents – Trademarks – Designs – Software & More

Research results constitute intellectual property (IP). They have value, are marketable, and should therefore be protected against imitation.
Organizer
PROVendis
Format
Seminar
Date
06.10.2026
Begin
10:00 o'clock
End
11:30 o'clock
Location
Online
Target group
Scientists, Start-ups, Inquisite Minds
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Health Founders Ruhr Meetup

The Ruhr Region-wide gathering for entrepreneurs in the healthcare industry!
Organizer
WORLDFACTORY, Bochum Wirtschaftsentwicklung, BRYCK Startup Alliance and more
Format
Networking
Date
13.10.2026
Begin
17:30 o'clock
End
20:00 o'clock
Location
Essen
Target group
Start-ups, Inquisite Minds, Studierende
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EXIST Founder Circle @ UDE

Here, all participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about EXIST & Co. and then network with start-up teams from RUB, UDE, and TU Dortmund in a relaxed atmosphere.
Organizer
WORLDFACTORY, CET - TU Dortmund, GUIDE - Universität Duisburg-Essen
Format
Event, Networking
Date
14.10.2026
Begin
18:00 o'clock
End
20:00 o'clock
Location
Duisburg
Room
Duisburg | Bismarckstr. 20 | BC Gebäude, Raum 018/019 | Campus Duisburg
Target group
Start-ups, Inspired Minds
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