Start-up knowledge compact
On the topic of starting a business, the "Startup Services & Young Companies" team, in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Center at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, provides a concise overview of key startup knowledge.
Essential Start-up Knowledge 2026
Startup Knowledge in a Nutshell—the event series for those interested in starting a business, startups, and young entrepreneurs!
In collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Center at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, the Department of Economic Affairs and Employment distills essential knowledge about starting a business into concise, easy-to-understand, practical, and free information.
This year, there will once again be four sessions in November where you can equip yourself with up-to-date practical information and tips on self-employment.
Everyone interested is welcome, regardless of what stage your business is in.
Topics and dates
November 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Basic Knowledge & Support Programs
- Basics of Starting
a Business: Christine Littek-Pohl, Exina GmbH - Funding
Programs: Nina Gibbert-Doll, WIBank
November 12, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Financing & Business Plan
- Funding
: Lilia Donhauser, NASPA - Business
Plan: Julia Fäth, IHK
November 19, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Marketing & Legal
- Find and Engage Customers with Social Media
: Andreas Pfeifer, Heldenhelfer - Data Protection and AI for Founders
Sarah Tavcer, VARY.FY
November 26, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Starting a Business or Business Succession
- Starting a New Business vs. Business Succession—Two Paths to Self-Employment
Angelika Thiedemann, WINK e.V. - Best Practice
Success Stories of Successors
Organizer and location
The events are organized by the City of Wiesbaden, the Startup Service & Young Companies division of the Department of Economic Affairs and Employment, in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Center at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences.
The events will take place at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences on Kurt-Schumacher-Ring in Wiesbaden.
Registration
Registration is required, participation is free of charge. The dates are independent of each other and can also be attended individually.
Register now!
Contact Department for Economy and Employment
Department for Economy and Employment
Address
65183 Wiesbaden
Postal address
65029 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Public transportation: Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, Luisenplatz and Wilhelmstraße; bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47, 48, 262.
Telephone
- +49 611 313131
- +49 611 313922
Opening hours
The department can be reached by telephone from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the number given in the contact field. It is recommended that you make an appointment in advance.