Max Planck Innovation Workshop 2026

Wednesday Nov 25, 2026, 1:00 PM → 6:00 PM Europe/Berlin

Get to know Max-Planck-Innovation and what we can offer to support you and your research!

Join us for an afternoon of tech transfer basics, info about funding programs, real start-up stories and interesting discussions.

Speakers

Dr. Patrik Kehler (Start-up and Equity Manager Max-Planck-Innovation)

Dr. Dieter Link (Senior Patent and License Manager Max-Planck-Innovation)

Dr. Manon Weis (Project Manager, GO-Bio initial Max-Planck-Innovation)

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1:00 PM → 1:30 PM Max Planck Innovation: General Introduction

Who we are, what we do as the technology transfer organization of the Max Planck Society – and why tech transfer matters for every scientist.

1:30 PM → 1:50 PM Go-Bio Initial Funding Program

An overview of the program and how it can support your first steps from research towards application.

1:50 PM → 2:10 PM MAX!mize Funding Program

What the program offers and how you can use it to move your project in a commercial direction.

2:10 PM → 2:30 PM Best Practice Example of a MAX!mize Start-up

A real-world success story: how a MAX!mize start-up made its way from the lab to the market.

2:30 PM → 3:00 PM Q&A during Coffee Break

Let’s meet and chat over a cup of coffee – bring all your questions!

3:00 PM → 3:30 PM Start-up Workshop

A compact session on the first steps towards founding a start-up based on your research.

3:30 PM → 6:00 PM Follow-up Discussions & 1:1 Consultations

You have an idea? Discuss your own project in a personal meeting with the
Max-Planck-Innovation team.