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Jetzt bewerben für den Life Science Pitch Day!
On July 2, 2026, the Life Science Pitch Day by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center for Biotechnology (IZB) takes place in Munich. Early-stage startups can apply by June 7.

Biovaria startet neues Pitch & Partner-Programm 2026
Startups in life sciences and biotechnology, as well as founders, can apply now. Prize money up to €2,000 and networking with investors and within the industry await.

Helmholtz Munich and Life Science Factory begin partnership
Munich’s biotech location is expanding: the Life Science Factory incubator, initiated by Sartorius in Göttingen, is opening a new location at the biomedical research center of excellence Helmholtz Munich. Together, the two new partners want to support spin-offs in the life sciences.

M4 Award fördert Ausgründungen aus der Biotechnologie
The M4 Award honors academic research projects with spin-off potential in the biomedical field for the seventh time. Funding of up to 500,000 euros awaits.