Join a global movement, the world’s largest student entrepreneurship initiative.

Everything starts with an idea. Maybe you want to start a business, turn a hobby into something bigger, or share a creative project with the world, all while making a real social impact. Whatever drives you, Enactus Aachen is the right place for you.

Enactus Aachen is a student initiative at RWTH Aachen University that combines entrepreneurial thinking with social responsibility. In interdisciplinary teams, we work on sustainable projects, develop innovative solutions, and gain valuable hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and leadership.

We have two recruitment phases each year, usually in April and October. Detailed information on application deadlines, events, and the process can be found during each phase on our website and social media channels. However, it is also possible to join Enactus Aachen outside of the official recruitment periods. Simply send us an email expressing your interest. You’re welcome to include a CV and your project preferences, but this is not required, even a short message like, “I’m interested in Enactus Aachen, what are the next steps?” is perfectly fine.

We are always excited to welcome motivated new members, fresh perspectives, and innovative ideas. Become part of Enactus Aachen and actively help create entrepreneurial solutions for a sustainable future.

Apply & Join Enactus

Why Enactus Aachen?

With us, you have the opportunity to get involved in social impact and contribute to positive change at every meeting. At the same time, you’ll learn a great deal about sustainable start-ups alongside other students — not through heavy theory, but by working on real tasks within your project or department, or by taking part in workshops run by us or our partners.

And it’s not all work: there are always new opportunities to meet people, whether at our team events or during our team weekend.

What we expect from you.

The right mindset

Are you interested in social, environmental and economic issues, think internationally, and want to get to know other cultures?

Availability

Are you studying at RWTH Aachen University or FH Aachen and looking to commit 5–10 hours per week to a project, the innovation team, or one of our departments?

Creative problem solving

Do you think in an interdisciplinary way, look beyond the obvious, and want to create sustainable value for our future?

Teamplayer mentality

Are you a self-starter who contributes ideas, enjoys working in a team, takes responsibility, and is looking for new challenges to further develop your personality?

FAQ

  • In principle, you apply to Enactus Aachen as an organisation as a whole. However, in your profile you have the opportunity to indicate your preferred projects or departments.

  • The purpose of the introductory interview is for both sides to gain a first impression of each other. You will be invited to the interview by the project lead, who will conduct it together with a member of the board or the HR & Events department.

    During the conversation, we will discuss your completed case study and your profile, as well as clarify any remaining questions. The interview is also an opportunity for you to meet key people and decide whether you feel comfortable within the project or department and the organisation as a whole.

  • Yes, every member goes through a three-month trial period. This gives both you and the organisation time to see if the collaboration works well.

  • You should be prepared to commit at least 5 hours per week to your work with the organisation. Of course, during exam periods, members will naturally have less time for project or departmental work, but meetings still take place and smaller tasks are completed. Flexibility is key for students!

  • Projects and departments meet once a week. In addition, our monthly team meeting takes place on the last Wednesday of each month, bringing the entire organisation together. Important information is shared, and cross-departmental exchange is encouraged. Those meetings are mandatory.

    There is also at least one monthly team event, where members do something together and have the chance to get to know people from other projects and departments.

  • Yes, the membership fee is 15€ after the trial period is over.