SEPT Alumni Conference application

This year’s conference is a collaboration between the MA in Development Management (MADM) at Ruhr-University, the MA in International and Development Economics (MIDE) at HTW Berlin, and the MBA in SME Development (SEPT MBA) at Leipzig University.

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Why Attend?

• Engage in hands-on workshops focused on entrepreneurship, sustainability, innovation, and internationalization.
• Collaborate with fellow alumni to address key business challenges linked to SDGs 4, 8, 9, 12, and 17.
• Become part of the Sustainable Entrepreneurs Club, fostering long-term connections and project development.
• Selected participants may receive full financial support, including travel and accommodation.

 

Who Can Apply?

This call is open to alumni of MADM, MIDE, and SEPT MBA programs, particularly those who:

• Own or work in a start-up/SME or are involved in entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Work in fields such as:
  • International innovation cooperation with universities
  • International talent acquisition and export management
  • Marketing and internationalization
  • Entrepreneurship, sustainability, or SME development

 

How to Apply?

• Step 1: Fill out the Participant Information Form
• Submit your application here: https://shorturl.at/i2Ibd
• Step 2: Provide input on workshop topics.
• Participants are expected to contribute project ideas in at least one of the following areas:
  • International Innovation Cooperation with Universities
  • International Talent Acquisition and Export Management
  • Marketing and Internationalization Strategies
  • Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, and SME Development
• Step 3: Submit your application by March 16, 2025

 

Notification of acceptance

• March 29, 2025

 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Pablo Barriga at sept.intouch(at)uni-leipzig.de

 

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to Leipzig in June!