About us
The Born Global Meetup Leipzig is a semi-formal networking community where international students, graduates, researchers and all the international community in Leipzig gather to discuss their business ideas and any topic related to launching a business or becoming a freelancer in Germany.
This casual setting fosters exchange, encourages collaboration, and provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to receive feedback, solve doubts, and gain insights.
These events are organised by the start-up initiative SMILE at Leipzig University and co-financed by the European Union and the Free State of Saxony.
Note:
Germans are also welcome to participate at these events.
Our workshops are part of the Born Global meeting series in Leipzig and it’s free of charge to participate.
If you would like to join our community and offer a workshop to share your knowledge, test your product or service, please write an email to: mabarry@uni-leipzig.de
Upcoming events
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Invitation: Born Global Startup Festival 2026
Plagwitzer Markthalle, Markranstädter Str. 8, 04229 Leipzig, Leipzig, DEAre you an international student, PhD student, postdoctoral researcher, alumnus/alumna, or aspiring founder in Germany?
Do you have a startup idea, or are you curious about how to start your entrepreneurial journey in Germany?
Join us for the Born-Global Startup Festival 2026 on 23 June in Leipzig!
This free event brings together international talents, founders, investors, business coaches, startup supporters, and ecosystem partners to exchange ideas, build connections, and explore opportunities in Germany’s startup ecosystem.You can look forward to inspiring founder stories, insights on building a startup in Germany, SMILE startup pitches, innovative demos, networking opportunities, and a summer party to close the evening together.
📅 Date: 23 June 2026
🕟 Time: 4:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Plagwitzer Markthalle, Markranstädter Str. 8, 04229 Leipzig🎟 Participation: Free of charge, registration required
Whether you are just starting with an idea or already working on your startup, this is a great opportunity to get inspired, meet the right people, and take the next step.Register here:
https://born-global-startup-festival.bitrix24.site/bgsf2026/
Let’s build the future - born global, made in Germany. 🌍🚀15 attendees
Past events
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