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?
π Connect with students from other faculties
π Network with innovative founders and professionals
π Go abroad with us
π Work on your business and startups skills
π€ 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.
What our participants say about DLAB
Lena
Iβm 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 π. Highly recommend it for future innovators looking to grow and excel in their field! π
Alex
It was an amazing ride. π 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 ππ»!
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.