Our Network

Stronger Together – Our Partners and Supporters

Our Supporters Circle Members

Strong partners who share our vision and support us on our journey.

Our Alumni

Our alumni network includes all former members who wish to stay involved with us after their studies. This gives us both national and international contacts in a wide variety of companies. Their knowledge and experience ensure the quality of our association in the long term.

National Contacts Strong connections to leading companies across Germany.
International Contacts Our network extends well beyond German borders.
Assured Quality A long-term knowledge base ensures the high standard of our consulting.

Alumni

Years of Network

Our Cooperation Partners

Strong networks for a strong region.

VdU Furtwangen e.V.

The VdU is a community of entrepreneurs uniting industry, services, trade, crafts, gastronomy, and freelance professions such as doctors and architects in the Furtwangen, Neukirch, and Gütenbach region. The VdU is committed to the strengthening and positive development of the region and particularly aims to promote exchange and cooperation among entrepreneurs. Exchange, development, pooling competencies – instead of isolation and competition. The Institute for Business Consulting e.V. has had a cooperation agreement with VdU Furtwangen since late 2012 and places great value on intensive collaboration.

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Gewerbeverband Oberzentrum e.V.

The Gewerbeverband e.V. – GVO for short – is one of the largest regionally active business networks in Germany with over 400 member companies, representing more than 30% of employees subject to social insurance contributions in the central area. From craft workshops, retail, banking, and services to internationally operating industrial companies, research institutions, and universities – the GVO brings them all together. A platform for networking for the most direct connection of competence and business contacts to jointly optimize business in the region. Promoting exchange and cooperation among entrepreneurs. Exchange, development, pooling competencies – instead of isolation and competition.

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easyVerein

EasyVerein is a comprehensive, cloud-based software solution specifically developed for the requirements of clubs and associations. It enables efficient and centralized organization of daily administrative tasks such as member management, accounting, and event planning. With EasyVerein, club data can be securely accessed and edited from anywhere on various devices like smartphones or tablets. The software offers features such as an integrated member portal, an event calendar, financial tools for tracking income and expenses, and the ability to provide data to tax consultants via interfaces like DATEV. Additionally, it facilitates inventory management, protocol creation, and the exchange of important documents among members. Thanks to process digitalization, EasyVerein helps save time and improve collaboration within the club. Furthermore, the platform places great emphasis on sustainability and operates completely carbon-neutral with servers powered by renewable energy.

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Our Advisory Board

Experienced professors who support us with advice and action, ensuring the quality of our work.

Prof. Dr. Peter Schanbacher

"Knowledge only unfolds its true impact when you not only possess it theoretically, but actively apply it in real projects and take on responsibility. That is exactly what the Institut für Business Consulting e.V. (IBC) stands for – the student consulting firm at Furtwangen University. By working with IBC, students can apply their knowledge from computer science, engineering, business, and health directly in concrete consulting projects. Whether developing intelligent analysis tools, optimizing processes, or providing strategic advice to SMEs. IBC offers students a highly engaging field of experience at the intersection of technology & business, and the chance to develop and take ownership of real solutions for genuine clients early on. Companies receive qualified, innovative, and scientifically grounded support from the student consultants at fair rates – often with fresh, unconventional approaches off the beaten path."

Teaching Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Data Science, Finance.

Prof. Dr. Dirk Eisenbiegler

"Gaining relevant practical experience and making contacts in the business world during studies – this is what the Institute for Business Consulting offers students at Furtwangen University. Directly applying what has been learned and thus gaining experience in the entrepreneurial environment are clear added values of IBC for committed students as well as companies, which gain access to motivated talent. Through regular training sessions and workshops as well as strict adherence to high quality standards, these young consultants represent an adequate alternative to traditional management consulting firms. Thus, the Institute for Business Consulting offers innovative solutions based on the current state of science at fair compensation, backed by the extensive experience of 15 successful years in project business."

Teaching Areas: Computer Science, Distributed Applications, Virtual Computer Museum, Semantics of Programming Languages, Software Development.

Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Guido Siestrup

"The goal is to equip our students with excellent and practically applicable methodological knowledge. To achieve a sustainable learning effect, it is important that this is actually applied in real economic life as early as possible. In addition to our project-oriented study programs, IBC provides an excellent platform for practically applying what has been learned. By participating in training sessions and workshops, students can also deepen their specialist knowledge. Furthermore, the commissioning companies also benefit from the profound knowledge as well as from the innovative ideas of the student consultants."

Teaching Areas: Business Process Design, Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Marx

"As a co-founder more than 25 years ago, I am particularly pleased that the idea has survived so long and that IBC presents itself at its best. IBC has become a platform, also through the network with BDSU, through which students can get to know companies, people, and projects. In this respect, I can advise every student to participate here in order to gain experience in success-dependent project business. Three critical success criteria that the entire Business Informatics program deals with. So come on, dear students, take your first career steps, apply your knowledge, and join IBC."

Teaching Areas: ERP Systems, Macroeconomics, Statistics, Accounting, Finance & Investment, Project Management, Operations Research.

Lecturer Tarah Katz

"Membership in the Institut für Business Consulting e.V. is an excellent opportunity to gain practical consulting experience during your studies. Through real projects with direct contact with companies, members can develop important skills in consulting, project management, and communication. The IBC thus offers students the opportunity to take on responsibility early on and prepare ideally for entering the consulting world. Companies benefit above all from new ideas, high commitment, and proximity to academic research. The 'talents of tomorrow' bring current knowledge from their studies and research, and can offer fresh perspectives on existing challenges. A partnership from which all parties benefit!"

Teaching Areas: Business Administration, Accounting & Controlling, Rhetoric.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bahman Azarhoushang

"Excellent academic education achieves its greatest value when students not only acquire knowledge theoretically, but apply it early on in real projects and take on responsibility. This is exactly where the Institut für Business Consulting e.V. (IBC) makes an important contribution. As a student consulting firm, IBC offers committed students the opportunity to apply their knowledge directly in practical consulting projects. Whether process optimization, strategic business development, or innovative solutions for medium-sized companies – students gain valuable practical experience while developing a deep understanding of entrepreneurial responsibility. Regular training sessions, workshops, and direct exchange with companies create an ideal connection between academic excellence and practical implementation. This benefits not only the students, but also the companies that receive qualified, innovative, and scientifically grounded support – often with fresh perspectives and new approaches."

Teaching Areas: Manufacturing Processes, Machine Tools, Digitalization in Production.