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Passion in entrepreneurship: Stöbich Prize for Dr. Streeb awarded!
The Stöbich Entrepreneurship Promotional Prize 2025 was awarded to Dr. Mirjam Nicole Streeb was awarded in honor of her dissertation on the passion that can be learned in entrepreneurship.
Passion in entrepreneurship: Stöbich Prize for Dr. Streeb awarded!
Entrepreneurial passion is not an accident, but a skill that can be learned. This is what Dr. Mirjam Nicole Streeb impressively demonstrated this with her convincing dissertation. On October 23, 2025, she was awarded the Stöbich Entrepreneurship Doctoral Prize 2025 in the Senate Hall of the Technical University of Braunschweig, a prize that has been awarded since 2021 in cooperation with Stöbich GmbH & Co. KG for outstanding dissertations in the field of entrepreneurship. The work of Dr. Streeb is dedicated to the role of passion in the start-up context and shines it in a new light that will make LinkedIn postings and conferences sit up and take notice. Tu Braunschweig reports that the prize is worth a whopping 7,500 euros.
The jury, chaired by Professor Reza Asghari, praised the high scientific quality of the dissertation and the well-thought-out research design. It was particularly emphasized that passion in the entrepreneurial process is not innate, but can be learned and developed. This is a crucial insight for anyone working in the field of entrepreneurship, as it highlights the importance of educational curricula and training programs in promoting entrepreneurship and a culture of experimentation. The regional approach of Professor Arno Kwade, who teaches in Braunschweig, stipulates that the results of the dissertation should also be used in start-up support in the Smart*UP project.
A strong incentive for research and practice
The commitment to knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship was not only recognized by the representatives of the Stöbich Group. Alexander Dolipski from the Stöbich Group emphasized the essential role of entrepreneurial thinking for the company. This thinking is not only needed to develop new business ideas, but also to strengthen employer branding. Authentic passion could help attract entrepreneurial talent to the company.
Another central aspect that Dr. Streeb has highlighted the integration of psychological factors into start-up support and mentoring programs. The focus on the well-being of founders could be significantly improved through these findings. A great interest in Dr. Streeb's research seems to come as no surprise, as the connection between science and practice is more important than ever today.
A look into the future of entrepreneurship
The event attracted numerous players from the region who are interested in developments in the field of entrepreneurship. The FGF (Research Network – Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Mittelstand e.V.), a prominent scientific association in German-speaking countries, is also intensively committed to these topics. She also recently honored the winners of the “KSG Best Entrepreneurship Research Award 2025” who focus on citizen wealth management. FGF shows how diverse research in the field of entrepreneurship is and how it is constantly developing.
Given the growing number of professorships in the field of entrepreneurship at German universities, which have now reached 212, interest in entrepreneurial topics remains unbroken. A variety of projects, including the exchange on the subject of start-up support between Germany and Rwanda, show that a lively ecosystem is growing here. It remains exciting to see how the findings of Dr. Streeb will be put into practice and what talents she will inspire.
The Stöbich Entrepreneurship Promotional Award is not just a recognition for Dr. Streeb, but also a sign of the innovative strength and potential that lies in the field of entrepreneurship. In this dynamic landscape, one thing is clear: entrepreneurial passion can be learned, and with the right tools it can make the difference at the next founder meeting.