The following text has been machine translated from German.
How much entrepreneurial potential do I have? How can I further develop my skills? Students at Saarland University and other interested individuals can now answer these and many other questions themselves with a new online tool – in less than 15 minutes. This scientifically based self-assessment enables users to find out how well their personal strengths align with an entrepreneurial career.
The Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology developed the “Founder Check” in collaboration with the Triathlon team (the ecosystem for entrepreneurship, innovation, and transfer at Saarland University). The tool provides a concise assessment of an individual’s suitability for entrepreneurship. In addition, the evaluation offers insights into other personality traits to support future career planning.
The tool is aimed at anyone curious about their entrepreneurial potential. It delivers personalized feedback on professional strengths, entrepreneurial competencies, and development opportunities. Participants also receive concrete recommendations for further development, as well as information on relevant courses and events from Triathlon’s Entrepreneurial Education program.
“We aim not only to promote entrepreneurial thinking, but to anchor it broadly across all disciplines,” says Ludger Santen, President of Saarland University. “This new test exemplifies how we combine scientific expertise with practical offerings to prepare our students for the challenges of a changing world of work.”
The test is part of a strategic initiative to further develop the university as an “Entrepreneurial University.” It reflects the interdisciplinary collaboration within the Triathlon ecosystem and the integration of research, teaching, and startup support.
Students, researchers, and aspiring founders can take the test online starting immediately. Participation is free and anonymous.
Founder Check
https://www.uds-triathlon.de/start-ups/founder-check/
Contact for inquiries
Florian Staufer
Project Manager Entrepreneurial Education
Email: florian.staufer(at)uni-saarland.de
About Triathlon
Since 1995, Saarland University has systematically supported founders from the academic environment. In 2023, this long-standing experience was consolidated into the central unit “Triathlon – Ecosystem for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Transfer.” Triathlon provides comprehensive support for startup, technology, and knowledge transfer ideas, guiding them toward economic and operational implementation. Over the past decades, more than 550 startups with around 4,000 jobs have been supported. On average, the Triathlon team supports around 120 startup projects per year, resulting in approximately 30 new ventures.
