German Academy for Technology & Entrepreneurship
CoE - AI & Business Innovation
For schools and universities
Centre of Excellence
GATE CoEs are school- and college-based centres that provide international exposure to students and connect them with Germany/EU industry expertise to support applied learning in emerging technologies through hands-on projects, mentorship, and real-world case engagement.
Programs at your CoE
Monthly online seminars from German industry experts, applied industry/startup projects, AI trainings, mentoring for international placements, xMBA.
Eligibility and requirements
Schools and colleges interested in hosting our monthly international seminars (online) and hosting guest lectures from industry experts and professors from Germany - on the topics of AI and Business innovation.
Why establish a CoE at your institution?
Internationalize your institution! Hosting GATE international CoE boosts institutional visibility and branding by positioning the campus as a hub for applied innovation and industry collaboration. It also strengthens your Germany/EU connection, bringing advanced tech expertise and networks to campus - while supporting student placements and international exposure.
Upcoming webinars at CoEs
5
Feb
- Feb 5, Thursday
- 19:00 - 20:00 CET
- Online - Webinar
- Munich CoE Chapter
[Online] Job search in Germany (part-time, full-time, internships) - How to find companies effectively?
GATE Career series
This session is for anyone aiming to land a role in Germany and wanting a repeatable method to identify and prioritize target companies (not just browse job boards). It focuses on practical search channels and planning an organized search process so participants can move from “looking” to “applying strategically.”
Who should participate?
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International students and recent graduates in Germany seeking internships, working-student (Werkstudent) roles, or entry-level full-time jobs who want a clearer job-search structure and channels.
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Jobseekers who feel stuck because they “don’t know where to find jobs” or how to approach German employers and want concrete, step-by-step job search tactics.
What is the session about?
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How to identify relevant job profiles and map personal skills to roles companies hire for, then use that to guide the search.
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Active and passive job-search strategies in Germany, including the use of job databases and deliberate activities to get in contact with employers.
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How to plan and organize an individual job search process (so outreach, applications, and follow-ups don’t happen randomly).
Takeaways
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A practical “target-company list” approach: how to build and refine a list of employers and translate it into a consistent weekly search routine.
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A channel mix for Germany (databases, employer contact points, and employer-facing opportunities like events) so participants aren’t dependent on a single portal.
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Clarity on common job-search challenges and how to address them (e.g., where to find roles and how to approach German-style processes).
12
Feb
- Feb 12, Thursday
- 19:00 - 20:00 CET
- Online - Webinar
- Frankfurt CoE Chapter
[Online] Starting a company in Germany - Learnings from a founder - Mindset and Legalities
GATE Startup series
This session is for aspiring founders who want a realistic picture of what it takes to start a company in Germany—both the personal founder mindset and the first legal/administrative steps. It combines “learned the hard way” founder lessons with a clear orientation on common legal forms and registrations.
Who should participate?
International students, researchers, and professionals in Germany considering entrepreneurship and wanting clarity on feasibility and early steps.
Early-stage founders (idea to pre-seed) who need to choose a legal form such as UG (haftungsbeschränkt) or GmbH and understand what incorporation involves.
University-related teams exploring funding routes like EXIST and wanting to understand how this connects to company formation planning.
What is the session about?
Founder mindset: decision-making under uncertainty, learning loops, and what experienced founders wish they’d known before incorporating.
Legalities and setup basics in Germany: what UG/GmbH formation typically includes (articles of association, notarization, commercial register entry, and business registration).
Orientation on administrative steps like trade office registration (Gewerbeanmeldung) and where chambers like the IHK fit into the process.
Takeaways
A practical checklist of early decisions (legal form selection, roles, basic documents, and the sequence from notary to registration).
Clear expectations on required registrations (e.g., business registration at the start of commercial activity) and what to prepare in advance.
Awareness of founder-support options and how structured programs (e.g., EXIST) can support the pre-foundation phase for eligible university/research teams
19
Feb
- Feb 19, Friday
- 19:00 - 20:00 CET
- Online - Webinar
- Munich CoE Chapter
[Online] How to create a good CV?
GATE Career series
Create a strong, interview-winning CV that communicates value fast. This online webinar shows how to structure a clear, professional CV, tailor it to specific roles, and write evidence-based bullet points that highlight impact (not just responsibilities).
Participants will learn how recruiters scan CVs, how to choose the right content for each application, and how to quantify achievements with numbers and outcomes.
By the end, attendees will leave with a practical checklist and a repeatable tailoring workflow they can apply to internships, working-student roles, and full-time applications
Who should participate?
Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD students applying for internships, working-student roles, graduate programs, or entry-level jobs.
Career changers and early professionals who want to refresh their CV for ATS-friendly screening and faster recruiter scanning.
Anyone who has a CV but isn’t getting interviews and needs to improve targeting, clarity, and impact statements.
What is the session about?
CV structure that recruiters can scan quickly (clear headings, concise sections, bullet points, consistent formatting).
How to tailor a CV to a specific job description by extracting keywords and matching evidence from experience/projects.
Writing strong bullet points that show outcomes (not just responsibilities) using an evidence pattern like Context–Action–Result.
Takeaways
A practical CV checklist: contact details, focused profile/summary, core skills, reverse-chronological experience, education, and optional add-ons (projects, languages, awards).
A bullet-point formula participants can reuse to quantify impact and communicate value more credibly.
A “tailoring workflow” for each application: read the job ad, select role keywords, align bullets/skills, and keep the layout clean and ATS-readable
26
Feb
- Feb 26, Friday
- 19:00 - 20:00 CET
- Online - Webinar
- Munich CoE Chapter
[Online] How to create a good Cover Letter?
GATE Career series
This online session explains how to write a clear, persuasive cover letter that stands out to recruiters and hiring managers. You will learn how to structure your letter, connect your background to the job description, and avoid common mistakes—so your application feels tailored, professional, and easy to read. The focus is on practical steps you can apply immediately to internships, working‑student roles, and full‑time positions.
Who should participate?
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students applying for internships, working‑student roles, or graduate jobs.
Early‑career professionals who want to improve their cover letters and align them better with CVs and job ads.
International students in Germany who are unsure about tone, structure, or cultural expectations in German‑style applications.
Takeaways
A simple, reusable cover‑letter template (opening, body, closing) that fits most roles and industries.
A step‑by‑step method to tailor each letter: match keywords from the job ad, highlight relevant experiences, and link them to the company’s needs.
Clear guidance on tone, length, and formatting so your letter looks professional and passes both human and ATS screening.
About us
Started in 2014 as Excellence Initiatives - International Network of Knowledge, on a mission to provide students with international exposure.
INK signed MoUs with RWTH Aachen in 2016, KCT Institutions, and other European institutions to enable exchange programs, dual degrees, and international certification programs.
In 2017, we kick started our 1st exchange program - German Automotive Exchange and German Robotics Exchange.
We kick-started many international workshops and monthly webinars, both in Germany and Indian CoEs
Expanded into a broader ecosystem of initiatives in Germany from 2019 funded by the Berlin Senate, EU SocialFonds, SIB Berlin.
Our initiatives won 10+ awards in Germany
From 2021, all initiatives operate under a single organization GATE, with the mission of providing international exposure to students, with programs including certification trainings/bootcamps, xMBA credential, exchanges, career guidance, Centre of Excellence in AI and Business Innovation, and more.
GATE PROGRAMS
German/EU Exchange Programs
1-2 weeks tech and business certification programs in Germany, along with cultural immersion trips
Projects in German companies
Gain practical work experience from German companies remotely by working on their projects and boost your CV
Job placement mentorship
Explore job opportunities with our 1-1 job mentoring from industry experts from Germany
Centre of Excellence in AI & Business Innovation
GATE CoE are centres established in schools and colleges, to share Germany/EU-based industry expertise and knowledge
xMBA - 100% online international management program
Complete an international program in 6 months, while you are studying Bachelor's or Master's
German certification trainings
Join our technical and management bootcamps and get certified with hands-on experience and coaching from Germany
GATE FOUNDER
Aravinth Palaniswamy
Aravinth is a serial entrepreneur, founded 3 organizations in Germany and has worked in automotive, robotics, and AI domains for the past 13 years. Aravinth founded GATE with the mission of providing international exposure to aspirants. Aravinth graduated from RWTH Aachen in 2016, and later studied Business from RWTH Business School and Harvard Business School. With GATE Trainings, Aravinth trained more than 500 students in Management.
KEY ADVISORS and industry experts
Quirin
Entrepreneur - Cologne
Founder of 2 startups in Germany, Business Coach, Chief Executive Officer at Moyyn – AI Recruitment startup and has 15+ years of experience in Venture Building, and Business
Development.
Dr. Chetana
Data Scientist - Munich
Experienced Data Scientist, Product Owner, and PhD graduate from IIM Ahmedabad and has worked 10+ years in various top companies in the world like Amazon, FLIX, Zalando, HCL. Trained more than 500 students till date.
Duke Tam
Entrepreneur - Berlin
Mentor and cofounder of Expat recruitment and relocation platform MyHelpBuddy, one of the group companies of GATE. Served as a Youth Delegate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Tejaswini
AI Product Expert - Berlin
10+ years of experience in Automobile companies like VW, ZF. Alumni of RWTH Aachen University, acquired German citizenship and coached 100+ students on career guidance and higher education.
