From idea to business

XLX helps students, researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into concrete business opportunities. The program is designed to create awareness, stimulate entrepreneurial thinking and provide a first structured approach to starting a business.

Learning by doing

Participants work in teams and take the role of entrepreneurs. Within a time-pressured interactive simulation-game, the develop a business idea and convert that into a business model. They interact with mentors and experts and make key-decisions. The whole game is guided by teachings on the several aspects of entrepreneurship. This hands-on approach creates a realistic and engaging learning experience

What participants gain

• Understanding of what it takes to start a business
• Experience in developing a business concept
• Interaction with experts and real world feed-back
• Increased confidence and entrepreneurial mindset
• and it is fun to start your own business

Outcome

The result is a first validated business concept or business model that can serve as the starting point for further development.