Startup Factory for Life-Sciences
We bring together founders, researchers, innovators, and partners from science, business, and society to advance life science innovations and entrepreneurship.
We are one of ten startup factories funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), and the only factory focused on life sciences.
Where do you want to GOe next?
Whether you are a researcher, scientist, student, or aspiring founder, our programs provide opportunities to explore its potential, get feedback, and identify your next steps.
Are you already working on a life science venture? GOe FUTURE is developing programs and formats that connect founders with relevant expertise, networks, and opportunities along the journey.
We work with universities, research institutions, companies, funders, and other partners to connect existing strengths, create impact, and turn potential into life science innovation.
Our mission
We build on the exceptional research, talent, and innovation potential of Lower Saxony. We bring together people and organizations across science, entrepreneurship, business, and society to advance life science spin-offs and startups.
We support life science founders and startups with targeted programs, access to expertise and networks, and connections to relevant opportunities.
We build on existing structures, connect complementary strengths, and develop targeted formats where additional support can make a difference.
We bring together founders, researchers, innovators, and partners from science, business, and society to advance life science innovations and entrepreneurship.
We are one of ten startup factories funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), and the only factory focused on life sciences.
From Idea to Impact. From Connection to Scale.
Our programs are more than a collection of programs and events. Together, they provide a clear pathway along the startup journey - from an initial idea to a growing and established company.
The five pillars — GOe2LIFE, GOe2IMPACT, GOe2CONNECT, GOe2SCALE, and GOe2CAPITAL —
provide the framework for this journey.
Building Connections. Bringing Innovation to Market.
GOe FUTURE’s interactive innovation platform connects startups, founding teams, coaches, and other key players across Lower Saxony’s innovation ecosystem.
Discover programs and opportunities, exchange knowledge, and stay up to date on the latest news and community events.CONNECT. MATCH. BUILD.
Focus on Life Sciences
Scientific advances in the red and green life sciences and MedTech have the potential to drive innovation in
health, agriculture, and other areas facing major societal challenges.
GOe FUTURE focuses on these fields and connects regional strengths with national and international partners.
Biomedical and life science innovations, including research, drug development and technologies with potential applications in health and medicine.
Life science innovations addressing challenges in areas such as plant biotechnology, bioeconomy, agriculture, and sustainable living.
Technology-driven innovations in medical devices, diagnostics, and healthcare.
Our ecosystem
We connect universities, research institutions, companies, transfer organizations, funders, public stakeholders, and other ecosystem partners to strengthen the life science innovation landscape
We build on what already exists, connect complementary strengths, and close gaps with new collaborations, formats, and opportunities.
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Logo Rootcamp
Logo Sartorius
Logo Abberior
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Logo Braunschweig Zukunft
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Logo DPZ
Logo GWG
Logo HAWK
Logo IFNANO
Logo Fraunhofer ITEM
Logo iTUBS
Logo KWS
Logo FWT2
Logo LSF
Logo Niedersachsen next BioRegioN
Logo Niedersachsen next Startup
Logo OTTOBOCK
Logo Seedhouse
Logo SNIC
Logo SNS
Logo Symrise
Logo TiHo
Logo TRAIN
Logo TU Braunschweig
Logo UMG
Logo Universität Göttingen
Logo Volkswagenstiftung
Logo Leibniz Universität Hannover
Logo Sparkasse Göttingen
Logo Max Planck Institut
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Frequently Asked Questions
GOe FUTURE is one of ten startup factories funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, with a focus on life sciences. It brings together founders, researchers, innovators, and partners from business and society to build a dynamic, internationally connected ecosystem for life science innovation and entrepreneurship.
Our programs address researchers, aspiring founders, startups, and selected ecosystem partners. Each program has its own target group.
No. Some GOe FUTURE programs are specifically designed for people who are still exploring the entrepreneurial potential of their research or an early idea.
GOe FUTURE is building a connected portfolio of programs and events that provides a development pathway from an initial idea toward an established company. Individual programs and events sit underneath the five areas and can evolve over time.
The five pillars of our programs are:
• GOe2LIFE — Explore the idea and define the next step.
• GOe2IMPACT — Build business understanding and viability.
• GOe2CONNECT — Bring complementary people and expertise together.
• GOe2SCALE — Enable sustainable growth and scale.
• GOe2CAPITAL — Enable access to appropriate financing.
Individual programs and events sit underneath these five areas and can evolve over time.
We are rooted in the Hannover–Göttingen–Braunschweig research triangle and build on Lower Saxony’s strong life science ecosystem. At the same time, our programs and network are open to startups from Germany and beyond.
Our regional roots are the foundation — not a boundary.
GOe FUTURE builds on the strengths and expertise already present in the ecosystem. Its programs and events take existing formats into account, support them, and fill gaps where additional formats can strengthen the foundation and growth of startups.
Explore our programs to find the format that fits best to your situation or get in touch with us if you would like to learn more about GOe FUTURE and its opportunities.
