You don’t need to have a company, a ready-made business plan or a fully developed idea to start thinking about setting up your own business. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to take action! For example, you could start by attending a meeting with experts from the Pomerania Development Agency at the University of Gdańsk, which will take place on 17 November during this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Global Entrepreneurship Week is an international initiative that has been organised since 2008 in 210 countries around the world. It promotes conscious development, a proactive approach to life and the launch of business ventures. This year it runs from 16 to 22 November, and one of the events will take place on 17 November at the University of Gdańsk. Experts from the Pomerania Development Agency will answer questions from those interested in starting their own business.

‘No conferences, long presentations or complicated paperwork. We focus on informal chats, practical advice and answers to your questions,’ say the organisers.

WHO IS IT FOR?

This event is for you if:

• you have an idea for your own business,
• you’re wondering how to set up a company, where to get funding, or how to develop a project you’re working on at university,
• you want to find out what opportunities the world of entrepreneurship has to offer.

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU?

I have a business idea
How do I get started? How do I check if my idea has potential? How do I find my first customers and avoid mistakes right from the start?

Where can I get the money?
Discover the support options, funding programmes and initiatives that can help you develop your own idea.

What’s next for my project?
Find out how to develop your ideas, how to prepare for the next steps and how to find the right partners to work with.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Come along at a time that suits you, head to your chosen stand and have a chat with the experts. You can come with a specific idea, a question, or simply a desire to explore new possibilities.

Event is free to attend.

WHEN AND WHERE?

17 November 2026 | 9.00 am - 12.30 pm

Rotunda of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk, 3 Prof. Marii Janion Street

Organisers:

Pomerania Development Agency S.A. and the University of Gdańsk