Welcome to DLAB!


DLAB is an extracurricular student program that connects you with companies, helps you meet like-minded students, and shows you how to build your own startup.

Early Bird Applications are open!

Why apply?

😍 Connect with students from other faculties

πŸ”— Network with innovative founders and professionals
 

🌍 Go abroad with us

πŸš€ Work on your business and startups skills

🀝 Team up
, work together and have fun!

>60

active participants in DLAB cohorts

>10 

faculties represented in current cohort

>20

venture creation projects launched

>15

national and international industry partners

Our offering

The DLAB program is structured in three semesters with these core modules

Lean Start-up Seminar - Learn how to found a startup

Entrepreneurial skills: Learn the basics of entrepreneurship, get real-life insights from experienced founders and industry experts and ask your questions.

Venture Creation Project - Shape Your Initial Idea

Financial model & Pitching skills: Turn your knowledge into action by collaborating on innovative ideas. Develop and validate financial models, and refine your pitch with expert guidance.


Venture Creation Project - Create Your Own Startup

Early prototype & Go-to-Market: Work on your own business idea with mentor support, build your first MVP, and pitch your venture to a panel of peers and investors.

Our projects

Atelier

A one-stop hub to explore new passions, access professional tools, and connect with a vibrant community.

Indoor Maps

Indoor navigation made simple with Indoor Maps.

MotionMates

Smarter practice. Real progress.

 

PackZilla

Mixed Reality & AI Powered Workflows for Logistics.

 

What our participants say about DLAB

Lena

I’m thoroughly enjoying my time in the DLAB. I am deeply grateful to participate in an international exchange, through which I gained new friends and perspectives on entrepreneurial topics. 

Shagi 

Thank you DLAB for this amazing opportunity! I am so grateful for the experience and the connections made πŸ™. Highly recommend it for future innovators looking to grow and excel in their field! πŸš€ 

Alex

It was an amazing ride. πŸš€ Thanks to everyone for making DLAB so unique. I highly recommend DLAB to everyone who is interested in technology, innovation & entrepreneurship. You will not regret it πŸ™ŒπŸ»! 

What our Alumni do now

Lars Moesezahl

DLAB Class of Summer 2023

Analyst @ Goldman Sachs

Lena Naber

DLAB Class of Winter 2024

PHD Candidate @ TIE Institute TU Dortmund

Bilal Moujahid

DLAB Class of Summer 2025

Associate @ BCG

Elias Kachouh

DLAB Class of Summer 2024
Co-Founder of T-FLX

Tom Stein

DLAB Class of Winter 2024
Founder of Fencyboy GmbH &
PhD Cantidate @ ETH ZΓΌrich

Adem Aydemir

DLAB Class of Summer 2025
Associate @ BCG

Go abroad with us

Each year participants travel to international destinations such as USA or India and particiapte in innovation challenges.


Recent partners

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