default Caution: JavaScript execution is disabled in your browser or for this website. You may not be able to answer all questions in this survey. Please, verify your browser parameters. We started the Innovation Week back in 2019. Now, that some time has passed, we are keen to understand the long-term impact of the Innovation Week on your entrepreneurial journey. To assess the long-term effectiveness and gather valuable insights for future enhancements, we have prepared a follow -up survey. Your feedback is instrumental in evaluating the program’s success and identifying areas for further support. We kindly request a few minutes of our time to share your experiences through this questionnaire. Your responses will be kept confidential. Thank you for your dedication and commitment. If you encounter any technical issues or have any questions regarding the survey, please feel free to reach out to us at knab@daad.de. This survey is anonymous. The record of your survey responses does not contain any identifying information about you, unless a specific survey question explicitly asked for it. If you used an identifying token to access this survey, please rest assured that this token will not be stored together with your responses. It is managed in a separate database and will only be updated to indicate whether you did (or did not) complete this survey. There is no way of matching identification tokens with survey responses. Personal data (This question is mandatory) 1. In which year did you participate in Innovation Week? Choose one of the following answers Please choose... 2019 2020 2021 2022 (This question is mandatory) 2. Which was your host institution? Choose one of the following answers RWTH Aachen University Technische Universität Berlin Technische Universität Braunschweig Technical University of Darmstadt Technische Universität Dresden Leibniz Universität Hannover KIT - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology TUM – The Entrepreneurial University University of Stuttgart Innovation Week related questions 3. In retrospect: How did the Innovation Week contribute to the development of your startup idea? Check all that apply It provided valuable insights and know-how into the key components of start-up founding. It enabled me to refine and clarify my own business idea and components such as the business plan, value proposition and unique selling points. It provided networking opportunities with potential partners, investors, or collaborators. It helped me understand the regulatory and legal aspects of starting a business in Germany. It assisted in structuring financial projections and understanding funding options. Other (please specify): Could you please specify?: 4. Please feel free to provide any additional comments or examples of how the Innovation Week directly contributed to the development of your business plan. (This question is mandatory) 5. Did the interactions with colleagues and potential partners at TU9 universities in Germany lead to any concrete collaborations or partnerships? Yes No (This question is mandatory) If yes, please provide details of the collaborations and their outcomes 6. Based on your experience, what enhancements could be implemented to improve the effectiveness of the Innovation Week? Career and Germany-related questions (This question is mandatory) 7. After your participation in the IW, did you take first steps towards founding a start-up in Germany? Check all that apply No Yes, by collecting further information about founding a start-up in Germany Yes, by participating in (online) events Yes, by contacting my advisors at the host universities Yes, by approaching other contacts I made during the IW Yes, by approaching contacts I identified independently of the Innovation Week. Yes, by applying for start-up-funding Other (please specify below) (This question is mandatory) Could you please specify: (This question is mandatory) 8. Are you still in contact with your host institution? Yes No (This question is mandatory) 9. What is the current situation regarding your start-up plans? (This question is mandatory) 10. Do you have concrete plans for Germany - related activities in the near future? Yes No If yes, please provide details: 11. If you have realized already carried out your plans or / are still working on their relization/carrying them out, did you encounter any significant difficulties? Yes No Could you please specify: 12. Please use this space to share any additional comments, experiences, or insights you would like to provide. 13. Optional: Would you be available as a testimonial for your start-up experience in Germany? If so, please be so kind to provide us with your contact information: First name Last name E-Mail Address (This question is mandatory) 14. I am interested in the counselling session and for this reason I am leaving my name here. (One person will be drawn by a lot among the participants to receive the voucher for the counselling session) Yes No (This question is mandatory) Kindly share your name and email address. Name E-Mail Address Submit Load unfinished survey Resume later Please confirm you want to clear your response? Exit and clear survey Toggle navigation Load unfinished survey Resume later Exit and clear survey ×
