Get inspired. Discover the challenge. Start your journey.

Join us for the official launch of the 2025 Community Challenge! In this dynamic session, you'll learn about this year’s focus on , explore future trends in the field through a motivating keynote on the future of health and wellbeing, and get inspired to start seeding some ideas. We’ll walk you through the program structure, answer your questions, and help you connect with peers — setting the stage for a meaningful innovation journey.

10 July 2025, 2:00PM - 4:00PM CEST

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In this kickoff workshop, we’ll dive into the heart of problem-solving using Futures Thinking and Design Thinking. You’ll explore emerging trends and challenges in key SDG domains, like health or education, and apply creative frameworks to generate ideas that are both innovative and actionable.
By the end of the session, you'll have a clearly defined problem and promising early solutions — your launchpad for the rest of the series.

24 July 2025, 2:00PM - 4:30PM CEST

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Test assumptions. Get feedback. Build what matters.

Ideas are only powerful if they solve real problems. In this workshop, you'll learn how to move from assumptions to evidence using Customer Discovery and Lean Startup principles. You’ll engage in real-world validation exercises to find the problem-solution fit based on feedback from potential users.
Leave this session with renewed clarity, confidence in your concept, and insights that will shape your business model.

7 Aug 2025, 2:00PM - 4:30PM CEST

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Map your idea. Design for sustainability.

It’s time to bring structure to your vision. In this module, we introduce the Lean Canvas—a beginner-friendly, action-oriented approach to business modeling tailored for social ventures. You'll map out the critical components of your idea (problem, solution, customer segments, impact metrics, etc.) and receive feedback to strengthen your concept.
By the end, you’ll have a living blueprint of your venture that’s ready to grow.

21 Aug 2025, 2:00PM - 4:30PM CEST

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Craft your message. Inspire action. Own the stage.

The final workshop is all about the critical skill and art of pitching, about communicating your idea with clarity and passion. Learn how to build an effective pitch deck, structure your story, and connect with your audience—whether for the final pitch event in front of a panel of judges, a funding opportunity, or getting your first customers or team members.
You’ll walk away with the confidence to present your ideas and inspire others to join your mission for social change.

4 September 2025, 2:00PM - 4:30PM CEST

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• You are a graduate, PhD student, postdocs, or working professional and looking to develop innovative entrepreneurial ideas that have societal impact.
• You have access to a computer with fast and stable internet access, webcam and a headset during the entire workshop.
• You are committed to attend the workshop you sign up for. We have limited places, and hence require clear intention to attend & benefit from the program.
• You are a member of the . Community membership (free) is required to participate.

Please note that places in the course are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The online workshops will take place between July and September 2025. The exact dates and times can be found in the particular workshop descriptions above.

This is an exclusive offer for members of the Alumniportal Deutschland community. Community membership (free!) is required to participate. The workshops will be held online of 2,5 hours each including breaks in the afternoon between 2:00 and 4:30 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST). The number of participants per seminar is limited to 12. They take place online in "Zoom". Our  and the  for events apply. Zoom's applicable privacy policy can be found .

As part of the training, participants will exchange ideas in a closed group on the Alumniportal Deutschland. Updates on the seminars, links to presentations and further information will also be posted here.