From February to June 2026, you'll take part in interactive online workshops, receive individual mentoring, and collaborate with international students and experts using methods like design thinking, co-creation, and lean startup. The highlight: an intensive project week in Madrid, where you'll pitch your idea, expand your network, and gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience.

Why join?

• Step-by-step support to develop your idea
• Practical workshops with tools you can apply immediately
• Personal feedback from experienced mentors
• Pitch training in a safe, supportive environment
• International experience & a Europe-wide YUFE network
• Erasmus+ funding available for the Madrid project week
• In consultation with the examination board of your faculty, you can earn 3 ECTS for participating
• You can also earn „Professional Star“ as part of the YUFE certification system

Who can apply?

• Students or staff on the University of Bremen
• Early-stage ideas (not yet founded)
• Availability for online workshops and the project week in Madrid (June 1–5, 2026)

📝 Apply by January 23 via the YUFE Virtual Campus:
Link

📢 Selected projects will be announced on January 27.

Further information
Are you unsure about participating in the YUFE Ideas Lab? Feel free to contact Jeroen Langejan with any questions you might have.

📞 Phone: +49 421 218-57135
📧 E-Mail: Jeroen Langejan