Ideation Workshop

School of Business and Economics, Tapijnkazerne 11, 6211 Maastricht - Room TAP11 I0013A/B

14:30 - 16:30

By Robin de Heer

Ready to turn your passion into action?

Do you wonder how to take a spark of inspiration and turn it into something tangible? Or do you already have an idea bubbling, and you're preparing for the next step?

Join the Ideation Workshop, designed for:

• Dreamers: those who are still exploring how to transform their passion into entrepreneurship.

• Explorers: those who already have an idea but want to dig deeper, test assumptions and refine their concept before moving forward.

In this workshop, Robin de Heer will give you the space, tools, and energy to explore your ideas. 

Advanced teams are welcome too! Just a heads-up: the workshop isn’t specifically tailored to advanced teams, but you may still find fresh perspectives and useful exercises to challenge your thinking.

Workshop: Introduction to Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

School of Business and Economics, Tongersestraat 53 6211 LM, Maastricht

By Nicolle Bassie – van den Elst & Predrag Koncar

Workshop: Networking Skills

Karl Dittrich Hall, Student Services Center, Bonnefantenstraat 2, 6211 KL, Maastricht

13:30 - 15:30

By Cameron Bavay 

• Why it’s essential to network?
• How do I start networking in a room full of strangers?
• How can I use my network to find out about interesting job openings?
• What can I offer to my network?

The importance of networking for your career cannot be underestimated. It is the best way to get detailed information about the job market, job openings, and job opportunities. And the way to present yourself professionally. So, how do you network? This lecture provides hands-on tips that help you build a network that supports you in your transition from university into the job market.

At the end of this lecture, you will be able to...

• reflect on the purpose and value of networking
• recognize and avoid the common and your pitfalls
• apply tips to connect genuinely and effectively with interesting people
• introduce yourself as a professional to others and grow your professional network

If you are specifically interested in digital networking, sign up for the free lecture Using LinkedIn.

Opinions of other students on Networking skills:

“This lecture made me feel much more comfortable about networking.”

“That we could think about our brand, what makes us unique and our qualities.”

“The networking games were great for practice.”

In the meantime...

You can have a look at the offer on the Personal & Professional Development Portal.

There are free and short online modules and resources on several topics. The following modules are aligned with this workshop:

• Seeking Work Placement Opportunities
• Seeking Job Opportunities
• Branding Myself

Speeddate Event

School of Business and Economics, Tongersestraat 53 6211 LM, Maastricht

12:30 - 17:00

An exciting afternoon of speed-dating where selected teams will connect with partners for brainstorming, coaching, and valuable feedback. This dynamic event offers a unique chance to engage face-to-face, receive valuable feedback, spark new ideas, and build meaningful connections to help elevate your projects and collaborations.

Grand Finale

University of Maastricht, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, 6211 LK, Maastricht

The best teams will take the stage to deliver a pitch about their entrepreneurial idea or innovative prototype. The afternoon concludes with an award ceremony and a celebration of the challenge!