On March 18, 2026 , the graduates of the 12th batch of the Social Innovation Center will present their socially oriented business ideas at the Hafven Event Space in Hanover.
Five teams from the current start-up program will present in short 7-minute pitches what they have been working on in recent months – from digital solutions for social institutions to sustainable food concepts and new approaches to health, education and exercise.
The Demo Day offers insights into innovative projects with added social value and creates space for exchange, conversations and networking over drinks and snacks.
These teams will be pitching at Demo Day:
- Saja – AI-supported conversation documentation for social institutions
- Trebo – Snacks and food products made from spent grain, a by-product of beer production
- Thilio – Digital language tandem for children with AI-powered audio tool
- Guidance Box – Toolset for Clinical Instructors in Healthcare
- Svybe – Matching platform for sports offers for more exercise, health and social interaction
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HTGF and the Innovation and Start-up Center for Biotechnology (IZB) present the 11th annual Life Science Pitch Day on July 2nd in Munich.
Life Science Pitch Day 2026 offers startups the unique opportunity to present their innovative business ideas to renowned venture capitalists and investors in a beautiful ambiance.Early-stage start-ups can apply until 7 June 2026. Participation in the event is free of charge. The event is in English.
Which technology fields – across all sectors – are best suited to drive innovation in Lower Saxony? What does it mean for science and industry to focus on these areas, and how can such a process succeed? Join the discussion at the 3rd Lower Saxony Innovation Dialogue on April 21st in Hanover.
Two-part workshop for convincing pitches & presentations
Project confidence. Communicate clearly. Make a lasting impact. Whether it's a pitch or a presentation, impact doesn't happen by chance. It's the result of inner composure, clear structure, and a precise message. Fatima da Silva teaches you how to develop greater inner peace, focus your content, and present yourself with clarity and presence.
The workshop is structured in two parts :
- In the first part, you will receive the theoretical foundation for a confident performance.
- The second part involves an intensive practical phase with individual work on your pitches.
👉 Ideal for founders, students and anyone who wants to present their ideas effectively.
IBT PRE-SEED PORTFOLIO CONFERENCE #6
Exciting FINALISTS and up to 1.5 MILLION EURO START FINANCING FOR THE WINNERS
To scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in research-based startups:
IBT Lower Saxony is the state of Lower Saxony's flagship project for the most promising ideas in biomedicine. As part of our next portfolio conference, we will announce our latest projects after an exciting pitch competition – exclusively on site on May 05, 2026 at the Medical Park Hannover!
A day full of ideas, inspiration and real entrepreneurial practice – for students, startups and the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Jade Startup Day brings together students, founders, and key players in the regional ecosystem for a day where ideas come to life. Look forward to inspiring insights, real-life startup stories, creative formats, and plenty of networking opportunities. Whether you're already starting a business, just developing an idea, or simply want to explore the world of entrepreneurship – here you'll find people who are taking action, experimenting, and boldly forging ahead.
MedTechStartups – Take your opportunity and present your technology to leading MedTech investors and corporate decision-makers.
HTGF, B. Braun Innovation Hub, B. Braun Stiftung and Dräger are organizing the MEDTECH PITCH DAY 2026 on March 17, 2026 in Freiburg, together with local partners BadenCampus and Advant Beiten.
You will get the opportunity to meet an exclusive audience of investors and corporates and, most importantly, experience exciting, groundbreaking pitches from medtech and healthtech start-ups!
Are you a start-up in medtech or healthtech and would like to present your company to leading investors and corporate decision-makers? Take the opportunity and present your technology in front of an exclusive audience!
Applications are open and will be possible until February 22, 2026 – register here with your company data and upload your non-confidential pitch deck. The submitted pitch decks will be screened by our jury and start-ups will be notified as soon as possible.
The event is free of charge and will be in English.
From lab to launch.
One Day. Two Formats. One Shared Goal.
On May 5, 2026, the Medical Park Hannover will host a full day dedicated to turning life-science innovation into real-world impact.
Transfer X MACHEN – IBT Life Science Edition is a full-day hands-on innovation and matchmaking event.
The day concludes with the public IBT Portfolio Conference pitches, followed by a networking dinner.
In short:
- Daytime (9:15–17:00): Transfer X MACHEN – interactive workshops, coaching & curated matchmaking
- Late Afternoon & Evening (17:00–21:00): IBT Portfolio Conference pitches + networking dinner
You can register either for the full-day experience or only for the evening pitches and dinner.
About Transfer X MACHEN – IBT Life Science Edition (Full-Day Event)
Transfer X MACHEN brings together researchers, startups, investors, corporates and transfer experts who want to move innovations from the lab into the market – faster and with the right partners at their side.
Throughout the day, selected project teams and startups work closely with experienced coaches, industry experts and investors. The focus is on:
- Sharpening business models
- Clarifying regulatory pathways
- Improving investor readiness
- Building meaningful connections that last beyond the event
The format is intentionally hands-on, curated and interactive. Instead of long presentations, the emphasis is on real exchange and concrete progress.
What makes it special
- Curated coaching sessions tailored to research-driven teams and startups
- Expert Tables & Speed Consulting (investment, IP & patents, legal, market access, corporate collaboration)
- Digital pre-matching via Innomatch
- Participation in the public IBT Portfolio Conference pitches
- Curated matchmaking & relaxed networking dinner in the evening
The IBT Portfolio Conference (Evening Program)
The IBT Portfolio Conference is the official closing highlight of the day.
From 5:00 PM onwards, selected startups present their pitches to investors, corporates and ecosystem players. The pitch session is followed by a networking dinner.
This evening program is:
- Included in the full-day Transfer X MACHEN ticket
- Also bookable separately for guests who only want to attend the pitches and dinner
Important: Registration Options
Please choose between the following two options during registration:
Option 1 – Full-Day Participation
Transfer X MACHEN | IBT Life Science Edition (9:15–21:00)
Includes:
- All daytime sessions and matchmaking
- Access to the IBT Portfolio Conference pitches
Option 2 – Evening Only
IBT Portfolio Conference (17:00–21:00)
Includes:
Who Should Attend
- Life-science research teams and startups ready to take the next step
- Investors and corporates looking for innovation and deal flow
- Coaches, mentors and transfer professionals
- Ecosystem players passionate about science-based innovation
Participation is limited to ensure high-quality interactions and a personal atmosphere.
Event language: English
Event Details
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 9:15 – 21:00
Location: Medical Park Hannover
Feodor-Lynen-Str. 27, 30625 Hannover
If you are ready to take your life-science project to the next level, connect with the right people and become part of a focused and inspiring innovation community, Transfer X MACHEN – IBT Life Science Edition is the place to be.
Together with Big Dutchman and NBank, we're hosting this year's AgriTech Pitch Day on 24 June in Hannover, also supported by RootCamp and SeedHouse.
If you're an agritech or foodtech startup developing high‑tech solutions for sustainable agriculture, this is your chance to pitch to top VCs, decision-makers and industry experts.
👉 Apply by 31 May: Submit your company details and a non-confidential deck. Our investment team will review all applications and notify selected startups. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your innovation to an exclusive audience!
We will immerse ourselves in the world of ideation and creative techniques: Together we will brainstorm, form initial concepts and develop ideas that can create real added value for our region.
- We interrupt the day with a creative impulse technique.
- Identifying exciting topics with cross-innovation tools
- Shaping Challenges & Solutions
- And develop spontaneous prototypes
