Shape the future with your own start-up!
Because your courage is worth it
Courage often starts with an idea — and the desire to make a difference. Triathlon supports you in turning those first thoughts into concrete steps.
With guidance, expertise, exchange opportunities, and programs tailored specifically to students and aspiring founders, our goal is to help your idea take off.
Let’s get started together!
Not sure if entrepreneurship is right for you?
Our test shows that everyone has skills that can be valuable when starting a business.
Take the Founder Check!
Discover your entrepreneurial potential and find out where your strengths lie – evidence-based, practical, and grounded in research.
- Identify your personality type
- Analyze 15 entrepreneurial competencies
- Receive a structured, easy-to-understand evaluation
- Developed with psychological research and practical relevance
For you if you want to start a business, are exploring your direction, or want to further develop your skills in a targeted way.
Why you should start your venture with Triathlon
Here are six ways you can benefit from building your start-up with Triathlon.
Benefit 1: Develop your business model
Together, we analyze and structure your business idea – tailored to your individual vision.
Whether it’s a traditional business plan or innovative methods like the Business Model Canvas, we equip you with the right tools and techniques to develop your concept for the market.
Benefit 2: Secure funding
Whether regional, national, or European – we understand the importance of
- funding programs,
- financing instruments,
- and connections to investors.
We help you identify the right opportunities and support you in preparing applications and pitch decks.
Benefit 3: Leverage our network
You become part of a strong ecosystem that gives you access to
- experienced mentors,
- industry partners,
- research institutions,
- and international connections.
Through initiatives such as our mentoring program and international exchange formats, we help you broaden your perspective beyond your immediate environment.
Benefit 4: Build your team
Gründung braucht starke Mitstreiter:Starting a venture takes strong collaborators – and we help you find them.
Our talent pool, regular speeddating events, and collaborations with universities connect you with motivated professionals and potential co-founders.innen. Wir finden sie mit Dir.
Benefit 5: Build your knowledge
Through our workshops, bootcamps, and dedicated accelerator programs, we offer hands-on learning opportunities to help you systematically develop your skills – from business development and financing to legal basics.
Benefit 6: Accelerate your growth
With our Startup Journey and our partner SouthwestX, the Startup Factory in Southwest, we support you beyond the initial steps and guide you on your path to scaling your business.
Our goal: sustainable growth for your startup.
Always by your side — personally
We place great importance on providing individual support throughout your journey.
Every founder is supported by an experienced coach who
- is perfectly matched to your startup project,
- is always available as your point of contact,
- reflects on your challenges together with our team of experts,
- challenges you honestly and asks critical questions,
- provides fresh impulses and supports your strategic development.
Our approach is collaborative, hands-on, and sustainable – because we believe in your potential.
“I didn’t have a fully developed business idea — just the desire to try something of my own. Through Triathlon, I learned how initial thoughts can turn into real opportunities.”
Thomas, student at Saarland University
Ready to start your own venture?
We support you throughout your personal start-up journey – from the initial idea to a successful market launch. Talk to us about your venture – online or at the Innovation Center.
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