Helmholtz Health Partnering Event 2026

19 Nov 2026 | Berlin, Germany

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Thursday, 19 November 2026 | 17:00 - 17:30

 Spin-off Pitches - Final

Location:Lecture hall Axon 1

The Top 3 spin-off projects, selected during the morning quickfire pitches (two by the jury and one by audience vote), return to the stage to compete for the top prizes!

Each finalist will deliver a 6-minute pitch followed by 4 minutes of jury Q&A. Our expert jury, representing industry, investment and the innovation ecosystem, will evaluate the projects and select the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, who will receive cash prizes.

Meet the jury

  • Maria Fernandez Albizuri – Head of Life Sciences and Health at DEEP Institute, ESMT Berlin, and Director, CDL-Berlin and CDL-Doha

  • Anela Vukoja – Partner, i&i Bio

  • Ralf Angermund – Director Search & Evaluation Germany, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Moderated by Kseniia Choni, Business Development Manager at Max Delbrück Center.

Join us to discover the most promising emerging ventures from Helmholtz Health and partner organisations, and see who takes home the awards!

4 speakers

  • Head of Life Sciences and Health at DEEP Institute, ESMT Berlin

    ESMT Berlin

  • Partner

    i&i Bio

  • Director Search & Evaluation Germany

    Johnson & Johnson

  • Business Development Manager

    Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine