4th Start-up and Entrepreneurship Day 2026

The einsA Start-up Centre of STIC Wirtschaftsfördergesellschaft MOL mbH, the East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Frankfurt Chamber of Crafts (Oder) – East Brandenburg Region and the Brandenburg Economic Development Agency (WFBB) invite anyone interested in starting a business, entrepreneurs and those involved in business to the 4th East Brandenburg Start-up and Entrepreneurship Day in Strausberg on 18 June 2026.&

Under the motto “Impulse. Opportunities. Future”, visitors can look forward to an inspiring programme from 3 pm to 6 pm, featuring valuable insights, direct contact with experts and numerous networking opportunities. Around 20 exhibitors will be on hand to offer practical advice and answer key questions regarding start-ups, growth, innovation and succession. At seven expert tables, entrepreneurs can also ask their individual questions free of charge on topics such as tax and law, advertising and marketing, start-ups and business development, financing and funding. Anyone interested in selling or taking over a business can access current offers and requests via the Succession Centre. 

Several workshops on the topic of resilience are also on offer. These cover topics such as cyber security, securing skilled workers, sustainable business models and the IHK’s emergency handbook. Mental resilience is also a key topic. 
 

Manuela Neumann from the IHK Regional Centre for the Berlin Environs recommends that entrepreneurs make the most of this opportunity for direct dialogue. “In Strausberg, you can meet many key contacts in a compact space – from bank representatives to business development officers. It is often helpful to be able to make initial contacts in person.”

The Start-up and Entrepreneurship Day concludes in the evening with a networking event. Attendance at the fair is free of charge. Further information and registration details are available at http://ihk-obb.de/gut

Programme (Presenter: Mario Schmidt)

Welcome (15:00 – 15:20)
Kick-off & Announcement of the 2026 Start-up Award
https://www.existenzgruender-oderland-spree.de/

Expert input (15:30–18:30, held simultaneously in the "Raum Strausberg" & "Bad Freienwalde")
15:30 - 16:00 "When nothing goes to plan – your business emergency handbook", IHK Ostbrandenburg
15:45 - 16:15 "IT failure, data loss, cyber attacks – your plan for emergencies", IHK Ostbrandenburg
16:15 - 16:45 "When collateral is lacking: How the Guarantee Bank can help", Guarantee Bank
16:30 - 17:00 "Skills shortages and staffing bottlenecks – How your business can remain stable despite this", WFBB
17:00 - 17:30 "Sustainable business models as the basis for competitiveness", Management consultancy
17:15 – 17:45 "When everything comes to a standstill: Blackout scenarios for businesses", IHK Ostbrandenburg
17:45 – 18:15 "Power up your Attitude: Coming across as likeable & Empathetic – The Art of Impactful Communication", Highlight Presentation by Mario Schmidt

Business Speed Coaching (15:30–18:30)
Tax & Law . Advertising & Marketing . Start-ups & Business Development . Financing & Funding
At seven expert tables, you can ask your individual questions in 20 minutes.
You can reserve a time slot in advance for our "Business Speed Coaching" tables here: https://events.ihk-ostbrandenburg.de/b?p=gutostbrandenburg2026

Open business discussions (3.30–6.30 pm)
Engage in a personal discussion with Manuela Ewert (MOL District Economic Development) & Enrico Nickel (Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, City of Strausberg).
You can book a time slot in advance here: https://events.ihk-ostbrandenburg.de/b?p=gutostbrandenburg2026

Open Day (3.30–6.30 pm)
Open House Makerspace at the “HANGER: Strausberg”
https://www.hangar-strausberg.com

Exhibitors at the fair

• Employment Agency / Job Centre MOL
• AOK Nordost
• BARMER
• Berliner Volksbank
• Berlin-Brandenburg Business Plan Competition (BPW)
• Bürgschaftsbank Brandenburg
• Coworking Oderbruch
• The Berlin-Brandenburg IT Security Network e.V.
• German Pension Insurance Berlin-Brandenburg
• Single Point of Contact for Employers
• einsA Start-up Centre / East Brandenburg Women Entrepreneurs Network
• Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs
• European University Viadrina
• Hangar Strausberg – Start-up Centre
• Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE)
• Frankfurt (Oder) Chamber of Crafts, East Brandenburg Region
• IHK East Brandenburg
• IHK Project Company
• Information and Advisory Network (IBN) / Coworking
• Investment Bank of the State of Brandenburg (ILB)
• it´s.BB (Berlin-Brandenburg IT Security Network)
• LAG Märkische Seen e.V. 
• Business Succession Network / Brandenburg Succession Centre
• Perspective on Self-Employment – Social Impact
• Sparkasse Märkisch-Oderland
• STIC Economic Development Agency  MOL mbH – INQA, KOMPASS, JOBADOO
• Wirtschaftsförderung Land Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB)
• Märkisch-Oderland District, Civil Protection, Fire and Disaster Management Department

Take the opportunity to be inspired, make valuable contacts and boost your business! Be there – it’ll be GREAT!

When and where?

Thursday, 18 July 2026 | 3 pm to 7 pm

STIC Site TP 6 
Garzauer Chaussee 1a
15344 Strausberg

Participation is free of charge – no registration is required. Take the opportunity to be inspired, make valuable contacts and take your business forward!
Be there – it’s going to be GREAT!