Together, they provide a clear pathway along the startup journey -
from an initial idea to a growing and established company.
CONTACT
From first idea to focused next step
DEVELOPMENT
Turning ideas into viable ventures
DEVELOPMENT
Connecting expertise & enabling innovation
CAPITAL
Connecting innovation with capital
GROWTH
Enabling sustainable growth
Our five pillars provide targeted support along the startup journey.
Individual programs and events sit within these pillars and evolve with the needs of the ecosystem.
We build on existing initiatives, strengthen established formats, and address gaps where additional support can help startups develop, grow, and access capital.
First Edition | 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Topic: Gene Editing for Inherited Liver Diseases: From Mechanisms to Curative Therapies
Date: November 2, 2026, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Location: Hannover Medical School | Lecture Hall G (I01-H0-1130) | Carl-Neuberg Straße 1, 30625 Hannover
Hannover
three-day workshop | detailed schedule to follow
Who is this program for?
The IDEAclinic is designed for doctoral researchers and postdocs in the life sciences at universities and research institutions who want to explore the entrepreneurial potential of their research. No business idea or prior entrepreneurial experience is required.
Göttingen
Yearly | Apply now!
GOe2IMPACT – GeneNovate-NORTH
Who is this program for?
GeneNovate is for young researchers and innovators in gene and cell therapy who want to explore how their science can move beyond the lab. Whether you are a Master’s student, PhD, postdoc, or scientist, the program supports you in turning promising research into real-world applications, products or start-up ideas.
Application open: SEP 21, 2026
Start: 01 DEC 2026
In-person | Rotating locations (H, BS, GÖ)
Who is this program for?
GOe2LIFE – Expert Hours is designed for researchers, scientists, and aspiring founders with an innovative idea, technology, or research-based concept in Red & Green Biotechnology or MedTech who are ready to take their idea to the next level.
Participation in the Expert Hours is based on a referral from the GOe2LIFE – Office Hours or another GOe Future program. This ensures that your idea and specific needs can be matched with the most suitable expert.
Every Friday | 9-11 a.m.
Who is this program for?
The Office Hour GOe2LIFE is open to anyone who wants to explore a founding idea in the life sciences, regardless of how early or developed that idea is.
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