SMILE

SMILE (Self-Management Initiative Leipzig) is a founding initiative at the University of Leipzig, showcasing the potential of Leipzig's startup scene. It offers a diverse range of services for developing ideas and founding businesses, including ideation, foundational modules, the 'Leipziger Gründungsnacht', an International Startup Office, and management tools for freelancers. SMILE provides prototyping support, funding for prototype development, and implementation of research and development projects. Additionally, it offers founding coaching, a co-founder platform, and acceleration services like finding production spaces and building finance structures.