Thu 24. Sep 2026 · 16:00-18:00

Global Entrepreneurship Lab 2027 – Info Session & Workshop

@InnoDom Cologne | Weyertal 109, 50931 Cologne

Join us for an exclusive info session and workshop with Ted Zoller, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship and Head of the Global Entrepreneurship Lab at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill. This event is designed to introduce you to the GEL 2027 program and help you identify key business challenges that can be addressed through this unique initiative.

About the GEL Program: The Global Entrepreneurship Lab (GEL) 2027 is a novel partnership where teams of experienced MBA executives with 8-15 years of work experience from UNC work virtually with promising startups over a calendar quarter. The program focuses on overcoming critical performance barriers through bespoke business challenges, culminating in an in-country consultation. GEL has a proven impact in international settings and offers startups strategic options for development, growth, and international expansion.

What to expect at the workshop

Program Overview: Learn about the GEL 2027 program, its structure, and the benefits for your startup.

Business Challenge Identification: Work with Ted Zoller and other experts to define and articulate critical business challenges that your startup faces. These challenges can form the basis of the projects tackled during the GEL program.

Who Should Attend: Founders of incorporated startups, particularly those around or after market entry.

Registration: To secure your spot, please send an email to s.graw@gateway-unikoeln.de with the subject line "GEL 2027 Workshop Registration."

Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your startup's growth and gain access to a proven program that has made a significant impact in international settings such as Reykjavik, Copenhagen, Vienna, and Prague.

We look forward to seeing you there!