Life Science Factory @ Festival der Zukunft
Improving the world – but how? We partnered up with the Festival der Zukunft for the third time to find out how we can shape our future with technology, science and creativity.
We’re excited to dive into transformative topics in life sciences and entrepreneurship. Join us if you want to explore:
Friday // 13:45 // Theater Stage
Panel: “Can Artificial Intelligence Finally Cure Cancer?” – featuring our community members Christina Port, 2NA Fish and Daniel Soric, Deep LS
Friday // 14:30 // orange room
Life Science Meet-up: Connect and learn within a creative networking space where innovation thrives and ideas come to life – hosted by our Venture Team Martin Strehle, Irina Reimer and Max Zinowsky
Friday // 16:00 // orange room
about the life science factory
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We strive to create the leading hub for life science start-ups by providing the required infrastructure and platforms.
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We foster an environment where start-ups can conduct research, work collaboratively, and develop prototypes.
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Our programs and events are a combination of knowledge acquisition, networking, and proficiency development for ambitious founders.
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We rigorously select high-potential start-ups, reducing investment risks for investors while offering invaluable guidance to these emerging businesses.
Benefits for investors
- Mitigate Risks and Enhance Outcomes: By integrating your portfolio start-ups into the Life Science Factory, you leverage our first-class infrastructure and expertise, significantly enhancing the probability of their success.
- Access to Expert Guidance: Start-ups benefit from continuous support from our specialists, particularly through the critical stages of fundraising and business development, which can improve their stability and growth potential.
- Quality Assurance in Investments: Through our meticulous screening and selection process, we ensure that only the most promising and qualified start-ups are presented to investors, thereby minimizing investment risks.
- Early Investment Opportunities: We provide exclusive early-stage investment opportunities, allowing you to invest in promising start-ups before they catch the broader market’s attention.
- Reliability and Credibility: As an affiliate of Sartorius AG, we stand as a trustworthy partner, ensuring a stable and reliable collaboration for both investors and start-ups.
Benefits for start-ups
- Advanced R&D Capability: We provide state-of-the-art lab equipment with supervision, allowing start-ups to focus on innovation without the overhead of equipment management.
- Branding and Networking: Through collaboration, we enhance the reputation and visibility of start-ups, expanding their network and opening up new opportunities.
- Operational Flexibility: Our shared lab benches and flexible coworking spaces offer a quick start and scalable options to accommodate the changing needs of start-ups.
- Regulatory and Pre-operational Support: We support start-ups with essential services before the rental period begins, including communication with authorities, easing the regulatory setup process.
- Knowledge Exchange and Skill Development: Our interdisciplinary teams and alumni network deepen know-how and facilitate exchange, enriching the life science community’s collective expertise.
- Long-term Growth and Connections: We connect founders with relevant experts and partners, and provide referrals to accelerator programs, ensuring sustained growth and benefits from our network.
- Educational Opportunities and Community Engagement: Start-ups benefit from free participation in our programs and events, promoting continuous learning and engagement within the community.
discover the life science factory
Explore our facilities in Göttingen with our virtual tour. Step into our innovative spaces designed for collaboration and progress, and explore all we have to offer.
Discover our new facilities developed in collaboration with Helmholtz Munich in Munich Neuherberg. This innovative hub provides start-ups with laboratory spaces and access to extensive support services.
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Feb
Deep Dive - Negotiation Mastery for Start-ups
February 05, 2026 / 4:30 pm — 6:00 pm
In this interactive deep dive, Galina Sabogal (SparklesInMind), Agile Leadership & AI-Transformation Coach, will explore the most effective modern negotiation frameworks relevant for startups and fast-moving teams - from the Harvard Model to the FBI and F.I.R.E. systems, the Behavioral Economics approach, and Agile Negotiation.
Feb
Life Science Start-up Day
February 19, 2026 / 11:45 am
Lower Saxony's must-attend event for founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and networking partners: On February 19, 2026, Life Science Start-up Day will open its doors for the seventh time, once again focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation, and networking with an emphasis on matchmaking between companies and start-ups in the life sciences sector.
Mar
Deep Dive - Branding Simplified: Why Making Life Science Understandable Is a Strategic Advantage
March 05, 2026 / 4:00 pm — 5:30 pm
This Deep Dive with Kira Plagemann takes a pragmatic, non-marketing view on branding and strategic communication - focusing on clarity, credibility, and decision-making rather than logos or promotion. It will introduce simple frameworks and practical perspectives to help translate complex scientific work into understandable and trustworthy narratives for investors, partners, and other stakeholders.
Apr
Deep Dive - Recruiting
April 09, 2026 / 4:30 pm — 6:00 pm
The Deep Dive Recruiting session will be led by expert Jassmin Salsal-Lehnert.
Apr
Meet us @Biovaria
April 27, 2026 — April 28, 2026 / 8:30 am
BioVaria targets technology scouts, business developers and investors highlighting commercially attractive licensing opportunities and promising startups from across Europe.
This unique event brings together Europe‘s leading tech transfer professionals, innovators from academia and startups with investors and representatives of the global biotech and pharma industry in Munich.
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