Life Science VC Day | October 6, 2026
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the way new therapeutics are developed. At the same time, laboratory automation, data-driven research, and emerging enabling technologies are driving profound change across the entire biotechnology value chain. Rather than relying on isolated technologies, an integrated biotech stack is emerging, spanning from computational drug discovery and automated data generation to clinical application and commercialization.
The Life Science VC Day, initiated by the Life Science Valley Growth Fund, the Life Science Factory, and Heuking, showcases this transformation through a curated event format. Selected startups, leading minds from academia and industry, and specialized investors come together to assess emerging technologies, discuss investment opportunities, and foster exchange within the life sciences ecosystem.
In 2026, the event will focus on the theme “From Data to Drug: The New Biotech Stack.” Across the three pillars of AI & Computational Discovery, Automation & Enabling Technologies, and Applications & Translation, we will explore how the next generation of biotechnology is being built.
Background
The development of new life science technologies and therapeutics is becoming increasingly complex. Today, innovation no longer emerges from individual disciplines alone, but increasingly at the intersection of artificial intelligence, laboratory automation, and data infrastructure. As these fields continue to converge, so does the need for formats that place technological advances into a broader context and foster exchange among the key stakeholders.
The Life Science VC Day provides a curated platform for this purpose, bringing together the most relevant players in the ecosystem and positioning emerging technologies within the framework of the modern biotech stack.
What Sets the VC Day Apart
The Life Science VC Day is an annual, curated event format for investors with a focus on life sciences, healthcare, and deep tech. At its core are carefully selected startups presenting their technologies in in-depth, technology-driven pitches. These presentations are complemented by keynotes and expert contributions from industry and academia, providing insights into current developments across the modern biotech stack while highlighting both technological and market perspectives. A panel discussion on emerging trends and investment topics completes the program.
This year’s contributions are structured around the three layers of the modern biotech stack: AI & Computational Discovery, Automation & Enabling Technologies, and Applications & Translation. Together, they illustrate how new technologies interact across the entire biotechnology value chain.
The startup presentations are further complemented by keynotes and expert contributions from industry and academia, offering perspectives on developments at the intersection of artificial intelligence, laboratory automation, and biotechnology. In addition, a dedicated panel discussion provides a platform for exchanging views on investment opportunities, technological trends, as well as regulatory and intellectual property-related topics.
The program is developed in collaboration with strong partners from the life sciences ecosystem. In addition to the event initiators, Heuking, the Life Science Valley Growth Fund, and the Life Science Factory, we aim to bring together experts from the Sartorius ecosystem, leading industry companies, and the Creative Destruction Lab as contributors to the program. Heuking will also contribute its expertise in intellectual property and patent law, providing valuable insights into the legal and strategic aspects of innovation and commercialization.
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Registration for Investors
Life Science VC Day (invite only) | October 6, 2026 | Life Science Factory Munich
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Do you have a life sciences startup and want to pitch your idea to investors? Then apply for a pitch slot!
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Program:
Welcome
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15:30
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Admission |
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16:00
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Welcome & Context Setting |
Part 1
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16:15
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Input Talk |
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16:30
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Extended Startup Pitches |
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17:00
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Break |
Part 2
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17:15
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Input Talk |
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17:30
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Extended Startup Pitches |
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18:00
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Break |
Part 3
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18:15
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Input Talk |
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18:30
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Extended Startup Pitches |
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19:00
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Panel |
Get together
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19:30
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Networking |
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partner
Three partners combine their strengths in financing, legal expertise, and venture building to drive the targeted development of the life sciences ecosystem.
Heuking is one of Germany’s largest commercial law firms, with around 450 lawyers, tax advisors, and notaries across eight offices. The firm advises companies, investors, and startups in the healthcare and life sciences sectors on key legal matters, helping teams navigate complex situations with confidence and make well-informed decisions.
The Life Science Valley Growth Fund supports young life science companies throughout their growth journey and helps startups in fields such as biotechnology, medical technology, and digital health transform research into real-world applications. The fund was established by Sartorius AG, the State of Lower Saxony, and the University Medical Center Göttingen to jointly foster innovation and strengthen the regional ecosystem.
At the Life Science Factory, biotech innovators find everything they need to transform their ideas into investment-ready and marketable solutions: state-of-the-art fully equipped laboratories with comprehensive support services, regulatory expertise, and access to a network of life science experts. Its mission is to strengthen the research and development of innovative technologies with a clear application focus, while providing scientists with the environment and support needed to take their first entrepreneurial steps beyond academia.
Contact & Location
Life Science Factory Munich
@Helmholtz Pioneer Campus
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Investor matching
Every quarter
The Life Science Factory in Göttingen is more than just an incubator for life science startups. It is a meeting place for people with innovative ideas and those who have the financial means to support the implementation of these ideas into reality – the investors. With this goal in mind, we organize an exclusive Investor Matching @Life Science Factory once per quarter with 1:1 matching based on investment focus and startup phase.
Our Investor Days is not only a forum for the exchange of ideas, but also a platform for potential partnerships. It brings together startups at the forefront of innovation in areas such as drug development, therapeutics, tools, medtech, food, agritech and more with investors looking for promising investment opportunities.
Our main goal is to foster transparent communication between investors and startups, laying the foundation for successful partnerships. We look forward to welcoming you at our next Investor Day @Life Science Factory!
For Investors
The Investor Day @Life Science Factory offers you the opportunity to get to know and evaluate a variety of startups in a very short time. We invite startups for a 1:1 matching, aligned with your investment focus.
your benefits
- Efficiency: In a compact period of time, you will have the opportunity to get to know and evaluate a large number of startups.
- Focused selection: Our 1:1 matching allows you to search specifically for startups that match your specific requirements and interests.
- High Quality: Our pre-selection and matching process ensures that only relevant startups are presented, increasing the quality of the meetings and the chances for investment opportunities.
For Startups:
This is your chance to present your innovative concept and get direct feedback from professional investors. You will have 30-60 minutes to pitch your business idea – from non-binding exchanges to concrete investment opportunities, everything is possible. We focus on startups from the life science sector in the broadest sense, including drug development, therapeutics, tools, medtech, food, agritech, etc.
your benefits
- Simplified access to investors: Benefit from our network and get in direct contact with potential investors.
- Needs-based preparation: With our 1:1 matching, you can tailor your pitch to the specific interests and requirements of the investors.
Application
Are you an investor and curious about the startups of the Life Science Factory? Then Irina Foerster, Venture & Program Manager, will be happy to hear from you at info@lifescience-factory.com.
You are part of a startup and want to participate in the next Investor Day? Then apply to Martin Strehle, Community & Venture Manager, at info@lifescience-factory.com.
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