Tue 04. Nov 2025 · 09:00-12:00

Think Tank 2025

@InnoDom Cologne | Weyertal 109, 50931 Köln

The Transfer Think Tank of the Gateway universities explores the vertical Future Health & Life Sciences. In the finale, six early-stage, research-driven teams will share their ideas and emerging technologies through concise pitches. The focus is on dialogue, learning, and collaboration rather than competition. The event showcases the region’s strengths, opportunities, and future trends in health and life sciences, creating a platform that connects research, entrepreneurship, and investment. Additional lightning pitches from regional network partners will spark further inspiration, followed by open networking over coffee and a delicious breakfast.

The event will be held in English

Agenda:

09:00 – 09:30 Open networking breakfast – connect, exchange, inspire
09:30 – 09:40 Welcome – setting the stage for collaboration
09:40 – 10:30 Pitches of 6 research-based teams (Future Health & Life Sciences) – innovations from science to impact
10:30 – 11:00 Lightning pitches of ecosystem partners – insights, opportunities & synergies
11:00 – 12:00 Open networking & discussions on shared challenges and future collaborations – with drinks & snacks

Participation at the Transfer Think Tank is for free!

Part of RISE in STARTUPLAND – the new Scaleup Week in NRW

This event is part of RISE in STARTUPLAND (November 3–7, 2025), the new Scaleup Week in North Rhine-Westphalia. The week brings together events focused on growth, scaling, and innovation within the startup ecosystem.

The central event is the STARTUPLAND 2025 Conference on November 5 at the RheinEnergieSTADION in Cologne – with a focus on founders, investors, and corporates.

Tickets unter: www.startupland.de

Discount code for reduced tickets:

RISEIN15 – 15% off all ticket categories, valid from October 5 to November 5, 2025

Registration for this event is closed.