You must be prepared to understand that embarking on an entrepreneurial journey entails collaborating and working alongside others. You cannot build a business alone, and no one expects you to have the entrepreneurial idea, partners, or an established network in place right away. 

The AAU Startup Program assists you in starting off on the right foot by establishing the foundation necessary for your entrepreneurial idea.

All disciplinary expertises are suitable for entrepreneurship, and regardless of your academic background, an entrepreneurial mindset not only benefits your entrepreneurial dreams but also enhances your appeal in the job market.

Being entrepreneurial involves being:

• Creative
• Proactive
• Innovative
• Opportunity-driven thinking

Students report that they have successfully employed these principles effectively in semester projects and theses, using them to reconsider analysis and methodology, ultimately refining problem statements and reinforcing conclusions.

Have you developed an exciting business idea based on your expertise and would you like to dedicate yourself to it full-time? Or are you curious about the experience of being an entrepreneur and being part of the dynamic startup environment? If so, you have the opportunity to engage in a project-oriented program (internship) in your own startup. It provides a practical alternative to conventional company internships, allowing you to explore your entrepreneurial and startup skills.

You do not need a business idea to join AAU's student startup community. If you are interested in developing your entrepreneurial skills and making an impact in future companies, you can contribute your expertise to an established AAU startup team. By joining an AAU student startup, you will actively engage in entrepreneurship within a dynamic environment alongside other students who share your passion for entrepreneurship.

Contribute your skills to an AAU startup.

If you have developed an interest in entrepreneurship towards the end of your studies, there is no need to worry. Despite nearing the completion of your education, there are still plenty of opportunities to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams through the AAU Startup Program.

By joining the AAU Startup Program while still studying, you can seamlessly continue your participation after graduation. You will have the chance to work on your idea within the program for up to 18 months, given that the idea maintains its potential and progress is made.

As an AAU student, you have the chance to explore various entrepreneurial opportunities, whether you already have a business idea or are simply curious. These offerings aim to enhance your entrepreneurial competencies and empower you to transform your knowledge and ideas into tangible value for yourself and others.

Read more about the many entrepreneurial opportunities at AAU.

Entrepreneurial competencies is fundamentally used when creating innovative solutions to benefit others, and when these solutions are transformed into business concepts, it is entrepreneurship.

An entrepreneurial person is characterized by their creative, proactive, opportunity-driven, and innovative approaches to problem-solving. They ask themselves who has a problem, how this problem affects them, and how the problem can be solved.

Adopting an entrepreneurial mindset for problem-solving can offer fresh perspectives on your expertise, complementing AAU's problem-based learning approach. Student Entrepreneurship offers various activities and programs suitable for students seeking entrepreneurial competencies and those with a specific interest in entrepreneurship.

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When engaging in entrepreneurship, you develop a practical and innovative mindset towards your expertise, which strengthens your professional profile and makes you more attractive in the job market. This is because you acquire sought-after competencies, including:

• The ability to generate and qualify good ideas, along with practical approaches to realize them.
• Creative and innovative competencies that are valuable in any work situation.
• Strong communication skills that enhance your impact and help you convey your ideas and concepts to others.
• Good collaboration abilities, which are crucial for effectively working in teams and achieving common goals.

In an entrepreneurship program, you can apply your expertise in practice and experience how it gains new value through collaboration with students from other disciplines.

Students who have engaged in entrepreneurship activities at AAU highlight acquiring professional competencies transferable to project work and experiencing renewed motivation in their studies.

On a personal level, students express increased self-confidence and assertiveness, which they can leverage in their academic life.

Moreover, the activities introduce fundamental business and economic tools that are universally beneficial, regardless of the degree programme you pursue.