Startup news September 2025

Dear founders,
dear young entrepreneurs,
dear friends and supporters of the Goslar Startup Region,

Discover useful information about starting a business, helpful funding programmes and events in our latest startup news.
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You can start a successful business model on your own; it does not always take a large team, especially thanks to digitalisation. Find out what defines solopreneurs and freelancers, and be inspired on your journey into self-employment.

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Solve problems, develop personally: free training opportunities

The last quarter of the year also offers a varied programme of events from the Startup and Innovation Academy. WiReGo’s free, practical events help you expand your entrepreneurial know-how and develop personally. They also give you the opportunity to connect with others and become part of the startup community in the district.

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Startup story: rethinking recycling

Dr.-Ing. Phillip Wallat wants to make a difference. Through his consultancy DFACE, he is looking for ways to improve resource efficiency not only in our region but around the world. Read his startup story to find out how he is shaping his professional future as a solopreneur.

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Succeeding on your own as a solopreneur or freelancer

your Goslar Startup Region team

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Successful startup service from TU Clausthal and WiReGo

For a year, TU Clausthal and WiReGo have pooled their strengths in a joint startup service – with success: more than 25 startup projects have already received support, new event formats have been established, and the record number of participants in the 2025 TUniCorn ideas competition also confirms its impact.

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Up to €300,000 in funding for green startups

Founders of local businesses who want to contribute to climate and environmental protection through digital or technology-based solutions can benefit from the “Future Greentech Incubator”. Sustainable business ideas are developed further, with the opportunity to receive up to €300,000 in funding through NBank.

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23 October: Startup meetup in Seesen

Ask questions, share ideas and network: we invite you to the startup meetup at Newkammer Seesen on 23 October from 17:00 to 20:00. A founder will share a personal account of starting their own business to spark conversation. This will be followed by an informal exchange. Participation is free.

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Reasons startups fail – and how you can avoid them

The biggest hurdle preventing people from becoming self-employed is the fear of failure. Yet good planning can avoid the main reasons that cause young businesses to struggle. We have put together some tips and information on how to deal successfully with the four most important causes of failure.

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Starting a craft business: is a master craftsperson qualification required?

If you want to become self-employed in a skilled trade, you will need to consider whether a master craftsperson qualification is required. There are clear rules on this for starting a craft business. Read this article to learn what the requirement means, who it affects and what alternatives exist.

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Bonuses for master craftsperson certificates in the skilled trades and industry

Founders who have passed a master craftsperson examination for their work in certain sectors receive financial support from the State of Lower Saxony in the form of a master craftsperson bonus.

to the NBank funding programme – Master Craftsperson Bonus in the Skilled Trades »

to the NBank funding programme – Continuing Education Bonus »

Membership of professional associations

Some founders are surprised when letters from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and similar organisations arrive after they start operating – sometimes with a fee notice straight away. We provide a brief overview of what membership of professional associations entails.

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Goslar Region Investment Fund: interest rates lowered

The Goslar Region Investment Fund, offered by WiReGo, supports viable business models from startups and medium-sized companies in the Goslar district through silent partnerships of up to €30,000. The fixed interest payable is based on the current effective interest rate of NBank’s “MikroStarter” programme. This was lowered again on 1 September, so companies receiving investment funding through WiReGo also benefit from lower interest rates. Founders can obtain information about both programmes through WiReGo’s free startup advisory service and receive support with funding applications.

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Startup course series in October/November

Across five free events – our startup course series – we provide the most important basic knowledge for becoming self-employed. Below you will find the dates for our autumn startup course series. You can attend individual sessions.

to the events calendar »

The dates:

25 September – Module 2: Planning a business startup I
2 October – Module 3: Planning a business startup II
9 October – Module 4: Putting a business startup into practice
16 October – Module 5: Starting a business and taxes
23 October – Startup meetup
30 October – Module 1: Getting started with a business startup
6 November – Module 2: Planning a business startup I
13 November – Module 3: Planning a business startup II
17 November – Module 4: Putting a business startup into practice
24 November – Module 5: Starting a business and taxes
4 December – Startup meetup