The Entrepreneurship Center’s training is characterized by its practical relevance, diversity and high quality. In addition, the exchange with other participants, both on the module days and at additional events, is very enriching. An all-round successful concept that I can warmly recommend to anyone interested.

Silke Grosshans
Head of Production and Planning, MOTOREX AG, Langenthal


Silke Grosshans

Top-class lecturers, experienced fellow students,
relevant module content and flawless organization made this CAS a highlight. It opened up new perspectives for me, which led to concrete measures in our company after just a short time.

Barbara Bolliger
Member GL Bolliger + Co. AG

Barbara Bolliger

The training at the Entrepreneurship Center gave me valuable impetus for
strategic decisions in my company. The combination of in-depth knowledge and practical methods was exactly what I was looking for. The exchange with committed fellow students, especially from other sectors, broadened my horizons.

Manuel Prant
CEO adeon ag

Manuel Prantl

The practical training, the intensive exchange and, above all, the valuable network really impressed me on the last training course. It’s a course by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and I’m looking forward to completing another course. For me as a company owner without a traditional university degree, a CAS at the University of Bern is a real boost!

Urs Meinen
Owner and Managing Director Contec AG

Urs Meinen

STAGE UP helped us refine our business model, challenge assumptions, and grow beyond our comfort zone. The mix of tough questions, sharp feedback, and warm support created the perfect environment to grow. Winning this competition gave our mission real momentum – and a moment we’ll always remember.

Beyond DiagnosticsEma Grabenweger, Maren Schinz, Alumnae STAGE UP 2025, Co-Founders "Beyond Diagnostics"

Stage Up has been a great journey for us as a team. From our initial pitch at the University of Bern to the Award Night at Bierhübeli, our passionate coach, Iris, and our topic experts supported us in refining our pitch to ensure our message was as clear and memorable as possible. We are very happy with what we learnt, the award we received and the connections we made through this initiative – well done!

Team GoNinaMatthieu Ochsner, Richard Lichtenberg, Alumni STAGE UP 2025, Co-Founder / Head of Venture Development "GoNina"