January 5 - 10, 2026
KLU Campus, Hamburg, Germany
30.11.2025
English
all student levels
KLU Program Certificate awarding 2 ECTS
Who Wants to Be an Entrepreneur?
KLU’s Winter School in Entrepreneurship invites students from around the world to explore the exciting world of startups and innovation - and most importantly, to find out whether entrepreneurship is the right path for them.
Over the course of the program, participants will dive into the fundamentals of entrepreneurial thinking, experiment with developing and testing their own business ideas, and gain exposure to Hamburg’s vibrant startup ecosystem. The Winter School is not only about teaching skills - it’s about helping students reflect on whether they enjoy the entrepreneurial process, the challenges it involves, and the mindset it requires.
Through interactive lectures, workshops, and group projects, students will gain hands-on experience while also reflecting on their personal interests, strengths, and motivation. Company visits and guest talks from founders and investors will provide real-world insights into what it means to be an entrepreneur today.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee: 595 € for non-KLU students; 295 € for KLU students.
Discount: Early Bird (15%), until Nov 17, 2025 when fully registrating incl. paying the tuition fee.
Including: teaching material, beverages, lunches, transportation ticket, social program, Welcome and Farewell Dinner.
Registration
Registration period: Beginning of November
Deadline: 30. 11. 2025
Cancellation policy: For cancellations up to 4 weeks before the program starts, the participation fee will be refunded minus a €250 service fee.
For cancellations less than 4 weeks before the program starts, no refund will be granted.
Overall Program
The Winter School combines theory, practice, and reflection. Participants will engage in:
- Interactive lectures on entrepreneurship and startup culture.
- Workshops and team projects to develop and test business ideas.
- Company visits and guest talks with entrepreneurs.
- Pitch sessions to present ideas and reflect on what it feels like to “think and act” like an entrepreneur.
The central aim is to give students a realistic taste of entrepreneurship: both its opportunities and its challenges. By the end, students will be better equipped to decide whether this path excites them and whether they see themselves as future entrepreneurs.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Explore the foundations of entrepreneurship.
- Experience the entrepreneurial process.
- Reflect on personal fit and motivation.
- Gain exposure to real-world entrepreneurship.
- Find out whether entrepreneurship is right for them.
Summer School Student Experiences
The KLU Summer School was such a transformative one, I had a great experience of the German culture and excursions to different exciting places in Germany. I also loved how the classes were conducted and the mode of teaching was the best I have ever experienced.
Tracy Tumuhimbise, Makerere University Business School, Uganda (2023)
The Summer School was a well-planned experience consisting of engaging lectures and excursions which brought real-life context to the information we were taught about sustainability as a class from different walks of the world. Sustainability isn't just the future; it is how we will save it and we can do so together.
Mbalenhle Shandu, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (2023)
KLU Summer School was more than just learning – it was a journey of new perspectives and meaningful connections. The hands-on approach made complex topics like corporate sustainability feel both practical and inspiring, sparking my passion to apply these lessons in making a real-world impact.
Tze Yi Tan, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia (2024)
This three-week summer school greatly contributed to my current interest in sustainability within finance. It provided me with the opportunity to engage with professors, PhD candidates, and visionaries of various startups, while also allowing me to exchange diverse perspectives with students from all over the world about their own unique experiences with social, economic, and environmental sustainability. The excursions were also a big plus, as we were able to discover Hamburg, the second-largest city in Germany!
Selina Shibata, The University of Warwick, UK (2024)
Plan Your Stay in Hamburg
To give you some flexibility, we ask that you book your own accommodation for the KLU Winter School in Entrepreneurship 2026. Check out our list of recommended hotels and hostels to help you find a place to stay. Be sure to book your hotel as soon as you can, as rooms may fill up quickly.
Contact
Professor of Marketing and Innovation; Academic Director of the Winter School
Summer School in Sustainability
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