Schiller Heidelberg Students Connect with Startups at DeepTechHub Co-Founder Matchmaking Event

Students from our Heidelberg campus recently took part in the DeepTechHub Co-Founder Matchmaking x START UPeritivo networking event, bringing together around 20 students with startup founders, innovators, researchers, and professionals from across the Rhine-Neckar startup ecosystem. 

Held on July 16 at the Idea Room in Heidelberg, the event gave students the opportunity to expand their professional networks, explore entrepreneurial career paths, and engage directly with members of one of Germany's most dynamic innovation communities. 

Key Takeaways 

• Around 20 students from our Heidelberg campus attended the DeepTechHub Co-Founder Matchmaking x START UPeritivo event. 
• Students participated in structured speed-networking sessions with startup founders, researchers, and industry professionals. 
• The event introduced participants to potential internship, working student, and employment opportunities within the regional startup ecosystem. 
• Informal networking allowed students to strengthen professional connections and gain first-hand insight into entrepreneurship and innovation. 
• The experience reflects Schiller's commitment to connecting classroom learning with real-world career opportunities. 

Connecting Students with the Startup Ecosystem 

The event opened with the DeepTechHub Co-Founder Matchmaking session, a structured networking format designed to encourage meaningful conversations between participants and professionals from across the region's innovation landscape. 

Through a series of speed-networking rounds, students met startup founders, researchers, and industry experts, learning about their entrepreneurial journeys while discussing emerging trends, innovation, and career opportunities. These conversations provided valuable insight into the realities of building and growing startups while introducing students to potential internships, working student positions, and future employment opportunities. 

Building Meaningful Professional Networks 

Following the matchmaking session, students joined the START UPeritivo networking event, where conversations continued in a more relaxed environment. 

The informal setting encouraged participants to deepen the connections established earlier in the evening, exchange ideas with professionals from different industries, and gain a broader understanding of the Rhine-Neckar region's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. For many students, it was an opportunity to practice networking skills while building relationships that could support their future careers. 

Preparing Students for Future Careers 

Events like DeepTechHub Co-Founder Matchmaking x START UPeritivo play an important role in bridging the gap between academic learning and professional experience. 

By engaging directly with founders, innovators, and business professionals, our students gain first-hand exposure to entrepreneurship, strengthen their professional networks, and develop a deeper understanding of the opportunities available within the startup ecosystem. Experiences like these help students build the confidence, connections, and practical insights needed to navigate an increasingly dynamic global job market.