Arqus initiative ISLYE – International Soft Landing for Young Entrepreneurs offers mobility opportunities for entrepreneurial students and researchers. The Alliance connects entrepreneurs with incubators, potential international clients, suppliers and startup ecosystems at other Arqus universities.
Nils Walper is the founder of “Walper Education”, a start-up in the field of mathematics tutoring. In Wrocław, he discussed his business idea with the local start-up initiative and pitched to the local Startup Accelerator. There were also talks with the Lower Silesian Federation and the Wrocław Business Promotion Agency, among others.
The input on site ranged from financing and funding strategies to the further development of the MVP and new business contacts. Nils Walper summarises his experience with the Arqus mobility as follows:
“Sunny and warm weather was a nice surprise. After I had accommodated myself, I met Szymek, the current student counsel, who showed me around and made me check out the local market and try a Polish pretzel. The old town and corporate buildings impressed me, as well as the cleanliness and beauty given to everything. Maciej, my local coordinator, with great expertise, organised four meetings of high value, which we attended together on Wednesday and Thursday. In hindsight, I can not emphasise enough how significant the impact on myself and the business is: from funding strategies, MVP development, to new contacts. These intense three days leave me with a feeling of satisfaction and excitement. Thank you to everyone who made this opportunity possible!”
Learn more about the SMILE Entrepreneurship initiative of Leipzig University