Event agenda
Thursday, 19 November 2026
10:00 - 10:30
Doors Open
Location:Foyer of MDC.C
10:30 - 11:20
Opening & Welcome
Location:Lecture hall Axon 1
Opening and welcome, followed by short presentations from event partners and key players in the biotech and life science innovation ecosystem.
6 speakers
11:20 - 12:00
Spin-off Pitches - Quickfire Round
Location:Lecture hall Axon 1
Meet promising spin-off projects from across Helmholtz Health and beyond, developing innovations in therapeutics, vaccines, regenerative medicine, biotechnology and digital research tools.
11 speakers
12:00 - 13:00
Networking Lunch
Location:Foyer of MDC.C
13:00 - 14:00
Science & Industry Pitches [Part 1]
Location:Lecture hall Axon 1
14:00 - 15:00
Meetings
Matchmaking
Location:
- Foyer of MDC.C
Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots
15:00 - 16:00
Science & Industry Pitches [Part 2]
Location:Lecture hall Axon 1
16:00 - 17:00
Meetings
Matchmaking
Location:
- Foyer of MDC.C
Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots
17:00 - 17:30
Spin-off Pitches - Final
Location:Lecture hall Axon 1
The Top 3 spin-off project finalists compete for cash prizes.
4 speakers
17:30 - 18:00
Awards & Wrap-up
Location:Lecture hall Axon 1
18:00 - 19:00
Evening Reception
Location:Foyer of MDC.C