KTUR
KTUR

The Knowledge Transfer Upper Rhine network (KTUR²)

Make the Upper Rhine region an international innovation hub

The KTUR² network brings together Knowledge and Technology Transfer offices and academic research units in the Upper Rhine to stimulate innovation in the region.

KTUR² news and events

Work Priority 3 : ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Experiencing trinational entrepreneurship – A conversation about KTUR² Work Priority 3

Venture Dates 2025 Funding

04/11/2025

Venture Dates 2025

For entrepreneurs and investors

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 – 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
Venture Dates 2025 is coming to Landau!

Join us on November 4, 2025, in Conference Room C1 at RPTU Landau for a dynamic afternoon of bold ideas, meaningful connections, and startup-investor matchmaking – all within the international innovation network of KTUR.

  • Exclusive 1:1 speed dating between startups & investors
  • Live pitch finale with audience voting
  • Open networking – snacks, drinks & great people included
  • Meet international actors from the KTUR ecosystem
  • Expert insights from the startup and investment scene
    APPLY NOW!

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀:
Application forms available at https://venturedates.com
Startup application deadline: September 26, 2025

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 / 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀:
Want to join? A quick “I’m in” on LinkedIn is all it takes.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
PRIVATE EVENT (Startups & Investors only):
12:00 – Welcome & registration
12:15 – Startup–Investor Speed Dating

PUBLIC EVENT (open to all):
16:15 – Public admission
16:30 – Guest talks
17:00 – Announcement of Top 3 startups
17:15 – Final pitches
18:00 – Award ceremony
18:30 – Networking with snacks & drinks – sponsored by KTUR

Cross-border Innovation Is Back: What KTUR has in store this fall General

09/09/2025

Cross-border Innovation Is Back: What KTUR has in store this fall

After hosting 10 events and enjoying a well-deserved summer break, the KTUR² team is back with an am...
KTUR

KTUR's mission

12 universities, their research units and 3 key economic players are joining forces to create a solid bridge between the academic and business worlds in the cross-border Upper Rhine region, where Germany, France and Switzerland meet.

What does KTUR² want to achieve?

  • Unite scientific and industrial forces
  • Stimulate local economy
  • Strengthen the trinational network

Launched in September 2024, KTUR² is supported by the European Union.

The 4 work priorities of KTUR²

R&D NEEDS
#1

R&D NEEDS

TO ACCESS

innovation and technologies from research units.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
#2

CONTINUING EDUCATION

TO TRAIN

thanks to cross-border continuing education.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
#3

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TO FOSTER

the development of entrepreneurship and startups around the Upper Rhine.

CROSS-BORDER FUNDING
#4

CROSS-BORDER FUNDING

CONSOLIDATING

Upper Rhine innovation funding schemes.