KTUR² Launch conference ‘‘Boost your competitiveness by accessing university talent, technology and innovation in the Upper Rhine region’’ is at the 360 Grand Est !We are thrilled to announce that our 15 strong trinational partners and some exceptional guests, such as Michiel Scheffer, President of the European Innovation Council, Michel de Mathelin, 1st Vice President and Vice President Strategy and innovation at Université de Strasbourg and a representative of the European Commission (tbc), will highlight KTUR² on the 20th of May in Strasbourg!What can you expect from this conference?
🌟 Inspiring perspectives on tomorrow's scientific, industrial and economic challenges.
🎯 Exciting meetings with key players in innovation and research.
🤝 A networking cocktail to connect your projects to innovation and strengthen your cross-border connections.A unique opportunity to discover how KTUR², supported by the European Union, highlights the talents, technologies and innovation of the Upper Rhine to open up new opportunities for businesses and researchers! 💡🔗 Join us to be part of the future of innovation!
From your first idea to a business model in five days : the KTUR Summer school is back! 🚀
Push your idea forward and learn about market strategies, team building, financing and how to pitch your project in the end. ✨The Summer School provides first-hand insights into the dynamic world of entrepreneurs to students from the Upper Rhine region.It will take place from *25 August to 29 August 2025* with two days in Freiburg, two days in Basel and one day in Strasbourg. 🇩🇪🇨🇭🇫🇷🇪🇺 Ready to dive into key topics with international entrepreneurs and academics and take your idea to the next level ?
Venture Dates 2025 – Investor Speed Dating: Hot Startups. Cool Matches.📢 REGISTER NOW!
Startups & Investors:
Application forms are available on:
https://venturedates.com/Startup applications must be submitted by May 15, 2025.🎯 Guests/Public Audience:
Confirming attendance via LinkedIn is sufficient.Venture Dates are back, once again bringing together startup founders, investors, and innovation enthusiasts for valuable connections, and real opportunities to collaborate. This is the platform for everyone looking to shape the future!The event kicks off with our exclusive Startup-Investor Speed Dating, a closed-door format where founders and investors meet in person. Afterward, our investors select the Top 3 startups who will pitch later on stage in front of the full audience and the press.From there, the event opens to the public: we’re planning inspiring talks focused on startup investment and entrepreneurship. Details and speakers will be announced soon.During the Pitch Competition, the audience will vote to decide which startup will walk away with the top prize. Finally, the evening wraps up with a relaxed networking session, where exciting conversations and future collaborations are bound to happen.Venture Dates 2025 – Hot Startups. Cool Matches.
Join us and experience innovation up close!📆 Preliminary Agenda
1:00 PM – Welcome for startups and investors
1:15 PM – Opening remarks
1:30 PM – Speed dating
4:15 PM – Break & public admission
4:30 PM – Guest talks (TBA)
5:30 PM – Announcement of Top 3 startups
5:45 PM – Final startup pitches
6:30 PM – Winner announcement & award ceremony
7:00 PM – Networking🔗 Registration
Startups & Investors:
Application forms are available on:
https://venturedates.com/Startup applications must be submitted by May 15, 2025.Guests/Public Audience:
Confirming attendance via LinkedIn is sufficient.If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: paul.dillmann@rptu.deOur collaborators and we are excited for what’s to come:
Business + Innovation Center Kaiserslautern GmbH
Business Angels Rheinland-Pfalz
CGI
EuroTechInnovation (Frank Petry 🦊)
Gipfelsprint GmbH
Gründungsbüro RPTU&HS Kaiserslautern
Science and Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern e.V.
Startup Gate e.V.
StartupSW
Südpfalz Innovation Hub eG
42kaiserslautern
