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KTUR² at the Käpsele Innovation Festival

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16/07/2026

The KTUR² consortium (Knowledge Transfer Upper Rhine) will be present on July 16 at the Käpsele Innovation Festival, focusing on a key theme: “Where Fundamental Research Meets Market Innovation.”

For this occasion, KTUR² will highlight the essential synergy between academic exploration and entrepreneurial application, showing how ideas born in the lab can turn into concrete opportunities for businesses.

 

A definite highlight of the program:

The panel discussion “Future Tech Unpacked: How Fundamental Research Creates New Markets,” starting at 4:00 PM.
It will bring together renowned experts: Valerie Lang (University of Freiburg), Sven J. Koerner (KIT alumnus), and Manuel Yguel (University of Strasbourg).

Together, they will unpack the “magic” of the lab and discuss how curiosity-driven research  in AI, robotics, and beyond  turns into viable products and new markets.
KTUR²’s participation reflects the strength of trinational cooperation between Germany, France, and Switzerland. By bringing together leading minds from the University of Freiburg, KIT, and the University of Strasbourg, the event becomes a true hub for SMEs, startups, and tech enthusiasts looking to connect and accelerate the journey from science to business.

 

Practical information:

> Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
> SICK-ARENA, Freiburg Trade Fair: Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG, Europaplatz 1, 79108 Freiburg
> Registration and full program: https://shorturl.at/I9QMq

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Entrepreneurship Student Networking

KTUR² Summer School 2026

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24/08/2026

For Students and (Future) Entrepreneurs

Come and discover the KTUR2 trinational summer school and immerse yourself, for five days, in a unique experience dedicated to entrepreneurship.

This comprehensive program guides you through the key stages of creating a business: defining a business model, generating revenue, acquiring customers, securing funding, and developing a business plan.

Through interactive lectures led by academic experts and entrepreneurs, as well as interdisciplinary team projects, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge directly to real projects. The focus is on hands-on experimentation, international collaboration, and developing essential entrepreneurial skills.

Open to students of all levels, whether interested in entrepreneurship or simply curious, the program does not require a prior business idea. Only 40 places are available, ensuring each participant benefits from an interactive and personalized experience.

The summer school will take place from August 24 to 28, 2026, with 2 days in Strasbourg, 2 days in Basel, and 1 day in Freiburg, offering a unique intercultural setting at the heart of the Upper Rhine innovation ecosystem.

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