Life Science Start-up Day

The organizers Niedersachsen.next Startup & BioRegioN, Life Science Factory, Sartorius, KWS, and GoeFuture warmly invite the entire life science community to the upcoming Life Science Start-up Day.

Look forward to a varied and informative program: Experience inspiring keynotes from leading experts, discover in-depth sessions on the latest topics in the life sciences, and enjoy exciting start-up pitches shaping the future of the industry. Don’t miss the opportunity to make valuable contacts, grow your network, and exchange ideas. Sign up for the Life Science Start-up Day and join us in celebrating innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in life sciences!

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Be part of Life Science Start-up Day

Get valuable insights and connect with the life science community

Experience the Life Science Start-up Day as a guest and look forward to a varied and informative program!

Don’t miss this chance to gain insights into the world of life sciences and make valuable contacts. Register now and be part of this unique experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

Venue: Life Science Factory & Sheddachhalle (Sartorius Quartier)┃Annastraße 29, 37075 Göttingen

Registration for the next Life Science Start-up Day in 2027 will open in Q4 2026.

Program 2026

11:45 – 12:30 Uhr	Entrance, lunch snack & matchmaking
12:30 – 12:40 Uhr	Intro: 7th Life Science Start-up Day niedersachsen.next & Life Science Factory: Lena Oesterlin-Meret, Ellen Goel
12:40 – 12:50 Uhr	Politically on the pulse: Official Opening Opening words by Matthias Wunderling-Weilbier, State Secretary Economic Affairs, Transport and Housing
12:50 – 13:10 Uhr	Cooperation for success: Life sciences in Lower Saxony Insights from the local start-up ecosystem and setting the path for comprehensive start-up support - Thomas Sommer (IBT Lower Saxony), Oliver Volckmer (Osnabrück Healthcare Accelerator), Ulrike Munz (HTI Biointelligence), Elisabeth Zeisberg (GOe Future Startup Factory), Laila Al-Halabi-Frenzel (Start-up Abcalis)
13:10 – 13:40 Uhr	Cells of innovation: Start-up pitches Start-up pitches with questions from the audience • Myotwin Arvalus • ASCEND • Nimbo • ReTree
13:40 – 14:15 Uhr	Signs of growth: unique insights from start-up experts Practical insights and concrete tips for start-ups: What investor readiness means, how to build your start-up story, and what challenges and opportunities to consider - Maria Witte (CEO, Arise Innovations), Carsten Bernauer (Lawyer & Partner, Orrick), Kira Plagemann (Founder 2spring & branding expert)
14:15 – 15:00 Uhr	Coffee break & matchmaking
15:00 – 15:30 Uhr	The heartbeat of success: Future skills that make your team healthy and successful Which future skills make the difference between failure and success, and how can you create a team culture from the outset in which people can contribute their strengths and develop their potential? - Rimma Pitkewitsch (Founder The People & Culture Lab)
15:30 – 15:50 Uhr	Arteries of progress: Win-win strategies in the life sciences Which major trends in the life sciences and venture capital sector are driving the industry forward, and how are start-ups and corporations succeeding in collaborating in innovative models? - Carlos Güntner (KWS), Alexander Katzung (B.Braun), Stefanie Helling (Sartorius)
16:00 – 17:30 Uhr	Break outs Life Science Factory: Industry and start-up matchmaking (by invitation and application) Sheddachhalle: Three meet and discuss sessions on the topics of removing barriers to start-ups and further developing regional and national networks (hosts: Niedersachsen.next, GOe Future, Life Science Factory)