The University of Passau is a cooperation partner of the Danube Cup. The Danube Cup is a unique opportunity for early-stage student start-up teams. They can compete with other student start-up teams at an international level in this start-up pitching competition.
A total of 16 different start-up teams from eight universities in four countries are taking part in the Danube Cup, including two student start-ups from the University of Passau. Each year, one university takes on the role of host.
For the teams, the competition offers the extraordinary opportunity to pitch in front of an international audience and benefit from professional business advice from experienced start-up mentors and entrepreneurs. They learn that international market research is important and learn to understand the importance of start-up validation.
They also familiarise themselves with the players in the ecosystem and make contacts with students from other countries. The teams can find additional team members with skills that are still missing in their team. Those who make it to the final round win a prize. The winning team gets to keep the Danube Cup trophy for one year.
Modelled on the "Augsburg model", Luvia offers the design and construction of pigeon lofts. The current measures serve as a deterrent (spikes, nets) and do not tackle the root of the problem: the need to breed. Pigeon lofts allow direct access to the eggs, which can be exchanged, with each egg exchanged equalling one less pigeon. Other benefits include: lower costs compared to current measures, fewer pigeons on the streets and cleaner cities.
Team (f. l. to r.): Lera Entmayr, Luisa Hell
Reviving Rugs produces high-quality handbags by upcycling designer carpet patterns and combines the highest quality with sustainability and individuality. The handbags are for design and environmentally conscious customers who appreciate handmade accessories.
Reviving Rugs combines environmental sustainability and social responsibility: Carpet samples are sourced from certified suppliers, supporting local communities in Nepal. Initiatives such as the driving licence programme for women strengthen local handicrafts. The long-lasting products also set an example against disposable fashion and reduce the environmental impact.
Team (f. l. to r.): Julie Drechsle, Viktor Hebel
Website: www.revivingrugs.de
As a partner of the Danube Cup, the University of Passau is part of an international network of start-up-friendly universities and colleges. In addition to the University of Passau, Budapest University of Technology, Corvinus University of Budapest, University of Belgrad, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administrations, Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg, University of Regensburg and Izmail State University of Humanities (observer status) are cooperating universities in the Danube Cup talking place every year.
Lesson Organizer rethinks the planning and management of lessons, as well as collaborative work between teachers. Its didactic framework makes lesson planning more structured, simpler and flexible to change the following year. Lesson management is cloud-based, based on the curricula of the federal states and can be easily customised and integrated into weekly and annual plans. Teachers can also use the platform to exchange ideas with each other. Lesson Organizer makes lesson planning more efficient, more collaborative and more digital.
The current situation: countless data, different tools, often poor quality, no integration of different sources and no overall analysis. The reputation analysis tools on the market only analyse parts of a company's public image and are unable to create individual recommendations for action based on an objective analysis. INQEE provides a holistic and innovative AI-based software solution: the 360° Quick Check. The reality with the 360° Quick Check: a one-stop shop for all public online performance insights, analysed and prepared for your situation. Intelligent insights. Deep insights included. Based on scientific research. Practical and easy to implement.
WeBackpack is an all-in-one "travel & work" social platform with the goal of creating a central, digital home for the backpacker and digital nomad community around the world. WeBackpack significantly simplifies the organizational process of travel planning by consolidating all important functions in one central location, enabling carefree travel and work. Among other things, this is realized by an AI-supported evaluation of user-generated content.
Kangaroo Delivery is is a shared economy delivery platform enabling people in urban areas to take and deliver packages for a remuneration as they commute and travel through the city. Pairing the direction of everyday travel with the direction of packages enables us to provide a carbon neutral delivery. Kangaroo Delivery envisions and entire ecosystem based around the delivery process, which will help the urban community become more environmentally sound, reduce traffic and support local retail by incentivizing people to shop there.
KurkuMama's goal is to distribute an instant drink powder based on the Ayurvedic recipe for Golden Milk or Turmeric Latte, optimized by an innovative recipe for quick preparation. All ingredients are grown and processed in organic quality by a women's agricultural cooperative in Costa Rica. In this way, KurkuMama not only delivers a delicious drink, but also supports the empowerment of women in rural areas.
Pionize develops a digital platform that helps with the individual setup of a smarthome system for one's own home. In this way, the team supports customers in finding innovative solutions in the area of smart living and simplifies the entry into a smart home.
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