6th Life Science Start-up Day

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Lower Saxony’s must-attend event for founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and network partners: On February 20, 2025, the Life Science Start-up Day will open its doors for the sixth time, once again focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation, and networking in the life sciences sector.

The organizers Niedersachsen.next Startup & BioRegioN, Life Science Factory, Sartorius, and KWS 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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Program Outline 2025

10:45am – 11:00am	Welcome of the participants
11:00am – 11:10am	Opening Shaping the Future: Political Insights by Olaf Lies to Open the 6th Life Science Start-up Day Olaf Lies, Lower Saxony's Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Construction, and Digitalization
11:10am – 11:25am	GOe FUTURE A Lighthouse for Life Science Start-ups in Lower Saxony
11:25am – 11:45am	Successful Start-up Journey Insider Tips on Founding, Team Building, and Funding: Ellen Goel - August-Wilhelm Scheer Institut, Dr. Tim Zinowsky - Flick Gocke Schaumburg, Dr. Lennart Weiß - Kleos GmbH, Dr. Martha Smets - Life Science Valley Wachstumsfonds
11:45am – 12:15pm	Start-up Pitches Start-up Pitches Including Audience Q&A: Inhale+, RevOFib, Rectify, Lumeox, ELPIS Simulation, Mable AI
12:15pm – 02:00pm	Lunch Break Networking, Lunch, 1-on-1 Meetings
02:00pm – 02:20pm	Synergies in the Life Science Sector Success Models for Industry Partnerships: Carlos Güntner - KWS Saat, Dr. Philipp Rittershaus - Rootcamp, Anna Hartmann - Niedersachsen.next, Alica Lammerskitten - L&P FoodTec GmbH (Frudist), Ann-Christin Elsner - AgDoIT GmbH
02:20pm – 02:50pm	Keynote From Vision to Unicorn: Strategies for Success in Life Science Funding, Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Thum, Serial Entrepreneur
02:50pm – 03:00pm	Coffee Break
03:00pm – 06:00pm	Break-out Rooms & Networking Connect & Learn: Meet the Coaches and Connect & Collaborate: Meet the Enablers