Events
8
Jan
- January 8, 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 #1
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).
9
Jan
- January 9, Friday
- 19:00 - 21:00 CET
- In-person meetup
- Berlin CoE Chapter (location will be announced via email)
[Meetup] Job search in Germany (part-time, full-time, internships) - How to find companies effectively?
GATE Career series #1
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?
-
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.
-
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?
-
How to identify relevant job profiles and map personal skills to roles companies hire for, then use that to guide the search.
-
Active and passive job-search strategies in Germany, including the use of job databases and deliberate activities to get in contact with employers.
-
How to plan and organize an individual job search process (so outreach, applications, and follow-ups don’t happen randomly).
Takeaways
-
A practical “target-company list” approach: how to build and refine a list of employers and translate it into a consistent weekly search routine.
-
A channel mix for Germany (databases, employer contact points, and employer-facing opportunities like events) so participants aren’t dependent on a single portal.
-
Clarity on common job-search challenges and how to address them (e.g., where to find roles and how to approach German-style processes).
15
Jan
- January 15, 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 #1
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
17
Jan
- January 17, Saturday
- 6pm-7pm IST (14:30-15:30 CET)
- Online - Webinar
- Coimbatore CoE Chapter
[Online] GTM Go-to-market strategies: An approach to launch, validate and iterate ideas
GATE Management Series #1
An approach to launch, validate and iterate ideas (tailored to limited time, budget, and experience). This keeps the same core GTM logic—define assumptions, validate quickly, iterate—commonly emphasized in GTM and market-validation frameworks
Who should participate?
Management and MBA students targeting careers in product management, marketing, strategy, business development, sales, growth, or consulting.
Students working on case competitions, consulting projects, capstones, or corporate innovation projects where a market-entry plan is expected.
Early-career professionals in MBA cohorts who need a structured way to assess markets, customers, channels, and value propositions—regardless of industry.
What is the session about?
A practical GTM approach used in corporates and startups: defining customer segments, value proposition, positioning, routes-to-market, and success metrics.
Validation and iteration methods adapted to business-school contexts: using primary research (interviews/surveys), secondary research, and small controlled tests to reduce risk before “big launch” decisions.
Turning strategy into execution: sequencing GTM decisions (segmentation → targeting → positioning → channel motions → enablement → measurement) and aligning stakeholders (product, marketing, sales, finance).
Takeaways
A reusable GTM framework management students can apply in interviews, cases, and on-the-job: “assumption → test → learn → iterate” plus a clear decision log.
Practical tools: how to write testable hypotheses, select leading indicators (activation, conversion, retention), and design lightweight experiments on a student timeline.
Sharper business judgment: how to diagnose why a launch is failing (wrong segment, weak proposition, channel mismatch, pricing/packaging issues) and what to change first.
23
Jan
- January 23, Friday
- 19:00 - 20:00 CET
- Online - Webinar
- Munich CoE Chapter
[Online] How to create a good CV?
GATE Career series #2
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
24
Jan
- January 24, Saturday
- 6pm-7pm IST (14:30-15:30 CET)
- Online - Webinar
- Coimbatore CoE Chapter
[Online] Robotics and Automobile landscape in Germany
GATE Technology series #1
This online webinar explains how Germany’s robotics and automotive ecosystems fit together from an engineering perspective—manufacturing automation, sensing, control, safety, and the shift to EV/battery production lines. It is designed for mechanical, robotics, mechatronics, and aeronautical engineering students who want a technical industry overview
Who should participate?
Mechanical, mechatronics, robotics, and aeronautical engineering students who want to understand where robotics is used in German industry and why.
Students interested in industrial automation topics such as robot cells, end-of-arm tooling, machine vision, PLC/controls, and safety engineering in high-volume production.
Anyone curious about how automotive manufacturing requirements (quality, cycle time, traceability) drive robotics adoption and system design choices.
What is the session about?
Germany’s robotics & automation landscape: why Germany is a leading European robotics location and how “robotics + automation” connects to machinery, electronics, software, and systems integration.
The automotive manufacturing landscape in Germany, including how current transformation pressures (electrification, new platforms) change plants, equipment, and production processes.
Where robotics meets automotive: automotive (and its suppliers) as a major client sector for industrial robots, with new process needs especially around electric/hybrid technologies and battery production.
Takeaways
A clear map of application areas in Germany where engineers work with robotics in automotive contexts (body-in-white, final assembly support, intralogistics, inspection/quality, battery module/pack assembly).
29
Jan
- January 29 Thursday
- 19:00 - 20:00 CET
- Online - Webinar
- Frankfurt CoE Chapter
[Online] Starting a company in Germany - Minimum Viable Product
GATE Startup series #2
This session helps participants turn an idea into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that can be tested with real users fast, so the team can learn what works before investing heavily in building. It focuses on MVP as a learning tool and on the Build–Measure–Learn loop to validate assumptions and iterate.
Who should participate?
Early-stage founders (idea to pre-seed) in Germany who want a clear, practical path from concept to first user feedback.
Student teams and university incubator participants who need to validate problem–solution fit with minimal time and budget.
Anyone building a new product/service who is unsure what the “minimum” should be and how to measure whether the MVP is working.
What is the session about?
What an MVP is (and isn’t): the simplest version that enables validated learning with minimal effort, rather than a “nearly finished” product.
Choosing the right MVP format (e.g., landing page, concierge/wizard-of-oz style tests, clickable prototype) depending on the riskiest assumption to test first.
How to run Build–Measure–Learn cycles: build the smallest experiment, measure with meaningful feedback/metrics, then decide whether to iterate, persevere, or pivot.
Takeaways
A step-by-step MVP blueprint: define assumptions → pick the riskiest one → design an MVP experiment → set success criteria → test → iterate.
A practical checklist for MVP scope (core value only) plus guidance on avoiding overbuilding and “feature creep.”
A set of MVP testing options participants can apply immediately (qualitative interviews + lightweight prototypes through to small live tests).
30
Jan
- January 30 Friday
- 19:00 - 20:00 CET
- In-person meetup
- Berlin - location will be announced via email
[Meetup] Starting a company in Germany - Minimum Viable Product
GATE Startup series #2
This session helps participants turn an idea into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that can be tested with real users fast, so the team can learn what works before investing heavily in building. It focuses on MVP as a learning tool and on the Build–Measure–Learn loop to validate assumptions and iterate.
Who should participate?
Early-stage founders (idea to pre-seed) in Germany who want a clear, practical path from concept to first user feedback.
Student teams and university incubator participants who need to validate problem–solution fit with minimal time and budget.
Anyone building a new product/service who is unsure what the “minimum” should be and how to measure whether the MVP is working.
What is the session about?
What an MVP is (and isn’t): the simplest version that enables validated learning with minimal effort, rather than a “nearly finished” product.
Choosing the right MVP format (e.g., landing page, concierge/wizard-of-oz style tests, clickable prototype) depending on the riskiest assumption to test first.
How to run Build–Measure–Learn cycles: build the smallest experiment, measure with meaningful feedback/metrics, then decide whether to iterate, persevere, or pivot.
Takeaways
A step-by-step MVP blueprint: define assumptions → pick the riskiest one → design an MVP experiment → set success criteria → test → iterate.
A practical checklist for MVP scope (core value only) plus guidance on avoiding overbuilding and “feature creep.”
A set of MVP testing options participants can apply immediately (qualitative interviews + lightweight prototypes through to small live tests).
31
Jan
- January 31 Saturday
- 6pm-7pm IST (14:30-15:30 CET)
- Online
- Bangalore chapter
[Online] Understanding customer acquisition funnel and strategies - case studies from German startups
GATE Management series #2
This webinar explains how customer acquisition works as a measurable funnel—where prospects drop off, which levers improve conversion, and how startups build repeatable growth using channel strategy and metrics. It uses structured funnel models to connect real acquisition tactics to outcomes such as activation, retention, and revenue.
Who should participate?
Management/MBA students who want practical growth and go-to-market skills beyond theory, including funnel thinking and KPI selection.
Marketing, growth, and business development practitioners who need a clear way to diagnose “where growth is leaking” and what to test next.
Startup teams (and corporate innovation teams) looking to learn from German startup case studies and translate patterns into their own acquisition plans.
What is the session about?
Customer acquisition funnel basics using AARRR (“Pirate Metrics”): Acquisition → Activation → Retention → Referral → Revenue, and what each stage means in practice.
How to choose acquisition strategies by stage (e.g., improve activation before scaling acquisition spend) and align tactics with the right metric.
How to evaluate performance with core growth economics (e.g., CAC and the relationship between customer value and acquisition cost such as LTV:CAC).
Takeaways
A funnel diagnostic checklist: how to map a real customer journey to stages, identify bottlenecks, and prioritize experiments.
A KPI starter set to track acquisition health (conversion, activation/first value, retention/churn, referral contribution, revenue quality).
Transferable patterns from case studies: which channels tend to work for different startup types and how teams iterate toward a repeatable acquisition engine
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.
