Challenge the Status Quo -
Workshop series

Challenge the Status Quo is a free workshop series for creators who want to make a positive impact in the world through new ideas and entrepreneurial thinking.

Do you wish to make the world a better place?
Do you want to challenge the status quo and make a real difference?

Then you’re in the right place! Join us and learn how entrepreneurial thinking can help you identify challenges and design solutions with social and ecological value. We are launching this new impact workshop series, providing everything you need to confidently and effectively develop and implement ideas with sustainable impact.

Short Facts:

• 4 workshops
• 3 regions (Tyrol, Salzburg, and Carinthia)
• 1 workshop series
• Approximately 25 participants
• Program duration: October 8 to October 28, 2024
• Registration period: September 3, 2024, to October 28, 2024
• Workshops available in-person and online (can be booked as a series or individually)

Who is the ‘Challenge the Status Quo’ workshop series for?

The ‘Challenge the Status Quo’ workshop series is designed for students, graduates, and professionals interested in entrepreneurship from all fields who want to actively contribute to a better world. No prior knowledge in entrepreneurship or business model development is required to participate. If you’re interested in sustainable ideas with impact and eager to meet like-minded people, Challenge the Status Quo is the right place for you!

We are looking for:

• Idea Developers: You don’t have an idea yet but want to work on a problem and develop ideas together with other participants.
• Aspiring Entrepreneurs: You already have an idea and want to further develop it? Apply with your team or find new team members!

When do the workshops take place?

Our experience shows that in-person meetings greatly contribute to a strong community. Therefore, the kick-off and closing events will take place in person in Salzburg and each participating region. All other workshops will be held online. If you’re only interested in specific modules, you can also book them individually.

Registrations will be open soon.

• Kick-off:
  Getting to know each other, idea development
  Tuesday, 08.10.2024 | In-person in Salzburg | Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Deep Dive Module 1: Purpose & Entrepreneurial Spirit
  with Nikolaus Hutter, Relevant Ventures
  Monday, 14.10.2024 | Online | Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• Deep Dive Module 2: Global Challenges: Opportunities of the Green Economy
  with Johannes Naimer-Stach, Climate Protection Academy
  Monday, 21.10.2024 | Online | Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• Deep Dive Module 3: Future-Proof Business Models & Product Design
  with Simon Tumler, endlich
  Monday, 28.10.2024 | Online | Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• Closing & Networking Event
  Monday, 04.11.2024 | In-person in Salzburg | Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Cost

Participation in the workshop series is free for all participants from the regions. Since spots are limited, we kindly ask you to commit fully and attend all sessions.

About the ‘Challenge the Status Quo’ Workshop Series

The Challenge the Status Quo workshop series is organized by the AplusB South-West centers Startup Salzburg, Startup.Tirol, University of Innsbruck, and the build! Gründerzentrum Carinthia.

Your Contact in Salzburg:

Felix Zabel
Startup Salzburg / Innovation Salzburg
felix.zabel@innovation-salzburg.at