Germany - Land of Ideas
Ideas are our most valuable resource, guaranteeing a future worth living. We look for good ideas and We look for good ideas and the people behind them.
Germany – Land of Ideas: Promoting Germany
Ideas are our most valuable resource, guaranteeing a future worth living. We connect, honour and visualize what we find. This is how we promote Germany at home and abroad. The people in our network stand for inspiration, openness, and bold action. They are our ambassadors for a sustainable, liberal-minded Germany. Our goal is to bring creative minds toge
12/11/2024
„You can coach anything but passion – and they have it.“
Till Wahnbaeck is an experienced leader in international development and social entrepreneurship. As the Founder and CEO of Impacc gGmbH since 2019, he has spearheaded the creation of green jobs in fragile states by scaling innovative businesses. During AGYLE LIVE WEEK, he was part of the "Fireside Chat" format, focusing on the personal expertise of successful entrepreneurs and providing our young leaders with essential input to take back to their own work.
🙏 Thank you for your valuable contribution to AGYLE LIVE WEEK 2024, Till!
🙏 Thank you for your contribution to AGYLE LIVE WEEK 2024, Alina Bassi!
Alina is a former Chemical Engineer turned Impact Investor and driven by her passion for creating positive impact. At Ananda Impact Ventures, she invests into companies working to fuel impact on a global scale, with a portfolio of €187.6M aimed at supporting global change through investments in climate technology, health, equality, and education. During AGYLE LIVE WEEK, she was part of the "Fireside Chat" format, focusing on the personal expertise of successful entrepreneurs and providing our with essential input to take back to their own work.
Want to know more about our African-German Young Leaders in Business programme? Check out the website: www.agyle-programme.com
30/10/2024
For Can from Turkey, the exceptional quality of education and the chance to study marine geosciences right by the sea — plus the opportunity to undertake practical studies on an icebreaker — are what he loves about studying in Germany.
If YOU are interested in studying in Germany, too, you'll find tips and tricks, information and personal experience of international students here 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/
https://youtu.be/wBlYqHjTRGc?feature=shared
Studying what you love - Marine Geosciences directly by the sea | Why I study in Germany with Can For Can from Turkey, the exceptional quality of education and the chance to study marine geosciences right by the sea—plus the opportunity to undertake pract...
"Circularity ♻️ is in a place where the internet was in the 90s, and there's lots of potential out there.“
Niclas-Alexander Mauss is Co-Founder of CIRCULAR REPUBLIC at UnternehmerTUM, working with leaders in corporations, SMEs, and startups on projects to close loops in value streams like batteries, electronics, textiles, and packaging. Appointed to the German Federal Environment Ministry’s expert group on Circular Manufacturing Systems, Niclas is also a business angel and investor in a cleantech startup recognized by the World Economic Forum. At an Investors Meetup during AGYLE Live Week, five of our Young Leaders had the opportunity to pitch their circular economy business ideas, receiving valuable feedback from him and other international impact investors and experts.
🙏 Thank you for your contribution to AGYLE LIVE WEEK 2024, Niclas-Alexander!
24/10/2024
For Rayhona from Uzbekistan, the fact that Germany is renowned for its excellence in natural sciences, particularly Human Biology, was what led her to choose Germany for her studies.
If YOU are interested in studying in Germany, too, you'll find tips and tricks, information and personal experience of international students here 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/
https://youtu.be/7IceLuOapNQ?si=53OcvEtaYiQtn6DH
Best place to study Natural Sciences: Why I study in Germany with Rayhona For Rayhona from Uzbekistan, the fact that Germany is renowned for its excellence in natural sciences, particularly Human Biology, was what led her to choose...
🙏 Thank you for your contribution to AGYLE LIVE WEEK 2024, Morgan Sheil!
Morgan is the Head of Impact at World Fund, where she drives sustainable investment strategies and is deeply involved in developing industry-wide impact methodologies. She also co-founded Out in Climate, a non-profit advocating for q***r representation in the climate sector. At an Investors Meetup during Live Week in Berlin this September, five of our Young Leaders had the opportunity to pitch their circular economy business ideas, receiving valuable feedback from her and other international impact investors.
If you want to learn more about our , about what they are working on and what drives them, check out the portraits on our website 👉 www.agyle-programme.com
17/10/2024
For Sifat from Bangladesh, the outstanding research and innovations in environmental sciences were the key reasons she chose to study in Germany.
If YOU are interested in studying in Germany, too, you'll find tips and tricks, information and personal experience of international students here 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/
https://youtu.be/FLMJPwrUJis?feature=shared
Excellent research and innovation in environmental sciences | Why I study in Germany with Sifat For Sifat from Bangladesh, the outstanding research and innovations in environmental sciences were the key reasons she chose to study in Germany.Learn more a...
🎤 “Any kind of business should be impact-driven.“
Natascha Zeljko is an expert in the field of circular economy. As Co-Founder & Executive Partner of CIRCULAZE, she has established a cross-industry initiative that connects companies, start-ups, experts, and academia. At an Investors Meetup during AGYLE Live Week, five of our Young Leaders had the opportunity to pitch their circular economy business ideas, receiving valuable feedback from her and other international impact investors and experts. 🙏 Thank you for your contribution to AGYLE LIVE WEEK 2024, Natascha!
08/10/2024
For Eva from Albania, the high-quality education in psychology and medicine, along with the affordability, impressed her greatly and made Germany the ideal choice for her studies.
If YOU are interested in studying in Germany, too, you'll find tips and tricks, information and personal experience of international students here 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/
https://youtu.be/ADYcBpsDrV0?feature=shared
High-Quality education in psychology and medicine | Why I study in Germany with Eva For Eva from Albania, the high-quality education in psychology and medicine, along with the affordability, impressed her greatly and made Germany the ideal c...
03/10/2024
For Umar from Pakistan, the top tier education at German public universities is one of the reasons he decided to study in Germany.
If YOU are interested in studying in Germany, too, you'll find tips and tricks, information and personal experience of international students here 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/
https://youtu.be/-_lhLwhpeL0?si=SAhTUFilYyDfBakd
Top tier education at public universities | Why I study in Germany with Umar For Umar from Pakistan, the top tier education at German public universities is one of the reasons he decided to study in Germany.Learn more about Umar's exp...
💥🎬 Five intense days that not only laid the foundation for new African-German collaboration but were also incredibly fun – like you can see in our recap video of Week 2024👇
While this AGYLE WEEK may be over, the AGYLE program continues – now with 160 Young Leaders! Find out who they are, what drives them, and what they’re working on at 👉 www.agyle-programme.com
26/09/2024
For Rainer from the Philippines, the variety and diversity of lectures in his master's course were what truly impressed him about studying in Germany.
If YOU are interested in studying in Germany, too, you'll find tips and tricks, information and personal experience of international students here 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/
https://youtu.be/LTcE_O7bTIk?si=Xa1NmVGNA5b32nea
Diversity of lectures: Why I study in Germany with Rainer For Rainer from the Philippines, the variety and diversity of lectures in his master's course were what truly impressed him about studying in Germany.Learn m...
💥 It's a wrap – thank you for this amazing AGYLE WEEK 2024 in Berlin! 🎉
Last week, we worked with 40 young leaders from , , , , , and to discuss and further develop ideas and business models for a circular ♻️ future. Our speakers’ input was eagerly absorbed, thought patterns were challenged, and every opportunity was seized for networking, exchanging ideas, and both professional and personal growth. Five intense days that not only laid the foundation for new African-German collaboration but were also incredibly fun. Together with our partner, the Agency for Business and Development, we thank this year's and everyone involved, both in front of and behind the scenes!
While this AGYLE WEEK may be over, the AGYLE program continues – now with 160 Young Leaders! Find out who they are, what drives them, and what they’re working on at 👉 www.agyle-programme.com
🎦 Footage: Bernd Brundert
20/09/2024
For the third year in a row, the "Fireside Chat" at The Grand Berlin-Mitte has been a key part of the AGYLE Week program, and once again, the focus this year was on the personal expertise of successful entrepreneurs. 💬🔥💬
Our took advantage of the exclusive setting of this dialogue format to engage in conversations with impact investment manager Alina Bassi (Ananda Impact Ventures & Founderland), social business strategist Julie Chrysler from Yunus Environment Hub, and Impacc founder Till Wahnbaeck. Whether it was personal experiences of founding a business, dealing with failures and crises, accessing investors, or crafting compelling marketing strategies, the unique combination of speaker insights and informal small-group discussions made this dialogue format highly valuable for our Young Leaders, providing them with essential input to take back to their own work.
🙏 We sincerely thank our guests for their visit and the time they invested!
Photos: Bernd Brundert
19/09/2024
💪 "Empowering Tomorrow’s Change Makers" – this was the theme of an entire workshop day during AGYLE Week 2024.
Eveline Lemke, Udo Klüwer, and Jutta Bruns from Thinking Circular® not only contributed their expertise on ♻️ topics but also expertly facilitated discussions and exchanges between the Young Leaders with great professionalism. As a result, participants were able to take home personalized, concrete solutions or ideas to advance their own work or business. A big thank you to the facilitators for such a rewarding day that was also a lot of fun!
We would also like to thank the long-standing AGYLE allies from launchlabs Berlin, who once again provided the perfect space for creative, enjoyable, and productive workshop sessions.
By the way, if you're curious about the young leaders from Africa and Germany participating in this AGYLE Week, what drives them, and what they are working on, you can find their profiles on our website 👉 https://land-der-ideen.de/en/networks/agyle/agyle-network/agyle-class-of-2024
18/09/2024
🚀 At the Investors Meetup in Soho House Berlin, five of our Young Leaders had the opportunity to pitch their circular economy business ideas to international impact investors and experts, receiving valuable feedback from them.
🎤 The subsequent panel also focused on the implementation of approaches in both African and European markets: How do VCs evaluate impact-driven business models? Why are inclusive teams important? What is the balance between regulation and the market? And what special role do female entrepreneurs play in the transformation of the economy?
🙏 We thank our guests Pauline Koelbl, Niclas-Alexander Mauss, Siegfried Russwurm, Morgan Sheil, and Natascha Zeljko for their commitment and valuable contributions to making this Week 2024 a success!
Photos: Bernd Brundert
17/09/2024
♻️ What circular economy solutions already work today? How have their founders implemented and developed their business models? And what unique challenges need to be overcome in African and European markets? These were the topics of discussion at the MATCHMAKING NIGHT during our Week, where the had the opportunity to meet and engage with five "Circular Champions" to learn more about their projects.
🙏 Our thanks go to Evoléna de Wilde d'Estmael from Faircado, Peter Schrum from SUNfarming, Frieder Söling from of the Berlin Waste Management, Luise Billen, and ecopals founder Justus Susewind for their commitment and insights!
16/09/2024
🚀 What a fantastic start into the AGYLE Live Week 2024!
The Official Opening kicked off today at the Impact Hub Berlin for our 40 young leaders from Africa and Germany. The first introductions were made easier by the business improv theater professionals 'Die Gorillas' and the dynamic moderation of Fatou Ellika Muloshi from our network partner Deutsche Welle. A big thank you also goes to Benjamin Knoedler from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for his opening remarks and to Ramona Liberoff, who introduced us to the AGYLE annual theme ♻️ with her inspiring keynote. We’re looking forward to a fantastic five days with the here in Berlin!
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