Summer School Renewable Energy – Startup Edition

The SIJ Summer School 2025 is a two-week innovation camp for the energy transition, combining compact lectures, hands-on excursions, and start-up pitches on renewable energy, all held in German.

Dates & Fees
  • Cost: From 399 € / 2 Weeks
  • Ages: 19+
  • Dates: 18 - 29 Aug 25
  • Location: 52428 Jülich, Germany
  • Duration: 2 weeks

Summary

The SIJ Summer School 2025 is an intensive two-week program focused on renewable energy technologies and their role in shaping a sustainable future. Held in German, the camp offers a rich blend of expert-led lectures on topics such as photovoltaics, wind and hydropower, hydrogen, energy storage, and energy law. These academic sessions are complemented by practical workshops and excursions to innovative energy projects and industrial sites, offering participants direct insights into real-world applications.

A special highlight of the program is the “Start-up Village,” where participants work in interdisciplinary teams to develop their own green business ideas. With pitch coaching, feedback rounds, and final presentations, this hands-on approach encourages entrepreneurial thinking and creative problem-solving. Designed for students and young professionals, the Summer School provides not only technical knowledge but also networking opportunities and inspiration for future careers in the energy sector.

Program Features

  • Explore cutting-edge renewable energy solutions through expert-led lectures and real-world case studies
  • Participate in hands-on excursions to innovative energy facilities and industrial sites
  • Develop your own green start-up idea in the dynamic Start-up Village
  • Network with professionals, researchers, and like-minded peers from across disciplines
  • Immerse yourself in a two-week program held entirely in German at the renowned Solar-Institut Jülich.

What's Included?

  • All tuition and course materials
  • access to all excursions and site visits
  • participation in the Start-up Village program
  • certificate
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More Information

  • Academics
  • Extracurriculars
  • Accommodation

Academics

The academic program offers in-depth lectures and seminars on renewable energy technologies, including photovoltaics, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage. Delivered by university professors and industry experts, the sessions combine theoretical foundations with real-world applications to equip participants with both knowledge and practical insight.

Extracurriculars

The extracurricular program includes guided excursions to cutting-edge energy facilities, interactive campus tours, and social events like a BBQ evening; providing participants with opportunities to connect, explore, and unwind beyond the classroom

Accommodation

Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation; recommendations for nearby options in Jülich and Aachen are provided upon acceptance to the program. Alternatively, free camping on the campus grounds is possible.


Program Campuses

Campus Jülich (self-arranged accommodation)

Key Information
Dates & Fees
  • Cost: From 399 € / 2 Weeks
  • Ages: 19+
  • Dates: 18 - 29 Aug 25
  • Location: 52428 Jülich, Germany
  • Duration: 2 weeks

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