Lectures on strategic and business topics
Deepen your knowledge by attending presentations given by our experts and coaches specializing in the fields of life sciences and entrepreneurship.
Life Science Events
Discover the latest research topics in a whole new context, and learn from leading companies and entrepreneurs in the industry.
Interactive formats and workshops
“Learning by doing” is the motto for our interactive event formats, if you want to learn about and apply new methods in small groups
Networking Events
Start a conversation with experts and mentors, and gain valuable contacts within our community.
Event calendar
Oct
Leading Life Science Entrepreners Talk with Claus Schalper - Co-Founder of Pieris Pharmaceuticals & XL Protein
October 01, 2019 / 6:00 pm
At the invitation of the Life Science Factory, Claus Schalper will share his experience in a fireside chat with Marco Janezic, Managing Director of the Life Science Factory, on October 1st, starting at 6.00 pm.
Claus Schalper has over 20 years of industry experience in the life science sector and is known as a serial entrepreneur in the industry.
He started his career at Arthur Andersen and subsequently was the CEO of two IT companies. In 2001, he co-founded Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and operated as CFO until the company was listed in the U.S. - playing a key role in the development of the company in its current phase. In 2009, Claus Schalper was a co-founder of XL-protein GmbH and since then CEO of the company which he led to profitability through a series of collaborations with pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Following the fireside chat, all guests are invited to our get together to exchange ideas with other participants, founders and network partners.
Discussions will be held in German. Admission is free. Everyone interested in life science start-ups and entrepreneurship is welcome to join. We therefore ask you to register at Eventbrite.
Schedule:
18:00 Arrival
18:15 Welcome & Life Science Leading Entrepreneurs Talk
19:15 Get together
Oct
Laser cutter Intro Workshop
October 29, 2019 / 4:00 pm — 6:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to use a Lasercutter?
We´ve got the know-how and the required machine for you to create unique pieces. Join our workshop to get the most important advices and trainings and create a personalised Keychain.
The workshop includes the following parts:
- How a Lasercutter works and how to use the Epilog Zing24 @ life science factory Göttingen.
- Which materials are suitable, which materials are unsutabler or even dangerous to use.
- How to cut, engrave or etch your design onto the material of your choice and choose the right settings for your materials to get the best results.
- You get to know the machine, learn about safety instructions as well as tips and tricks for tools and materials.
It’s also an opportunity to exchange information about your project with the trainers and other participants in advance.
Nov
3D Printing Intro Workshop (fused deposition modeling)
November 05, 2019 / 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to use a 3D Printer?
We´ve got the know-how and the required machine for you to create unique pieces. Join our workshop to get the most important advices and trainings and print your first tangible object.
The workshop includes the following parts:
- An overview of existing 3D printing technologies.
- What has to be considered when 3D Modelling for 3D Printing.
- Which materials are suitable and what are their properties.
- How to use the Craftbot 2 3D Printer @ life science factory Göttingen
- We will have a look at existing examples made by the community.
- You will choose from a set of objects and print your first tangible object on the Craftbot 2.
- You get to know the machine, learn about safety instructions as well as tips and tricks for tools and materials.
It’s also an opportunity to exchange information about your project with the trainers and other participants in advance.