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Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences, a university of applied sciences in Rhineland-Palatinate, will open its doors on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM for an exclusive tour of its newly commissioned laboratory building. With a usable floor space of almost 10,000 square meters, the laboratory building is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated new constructions in the region, housing over 100 laboratory and workshop rooms. It stands for scientific excellence in the fields of materials, fatigue testing, and non-destructive testing.

The facilities include, for example:

•   A wind tunnel for aerodynamic tests,

•   A high-voltage laboratory,

•   An anechoic chamber,

•   An engine test bench and a pump test bench

•   Equipment for testing the fatigue behavior of materials and components.

These infrastructures enable the development of innovative solutions for industry and research, and strengthen the key role of non-destructive testing and material characterization in modern technical applications.

What to expect at this event:

•    Guided tours of the laboratories and demonstrations of the equipment

•    Presentations of the research work by the teams of Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences

•    Exchange with experts and researchers

•    Exhibition of ongoing projects and industry partnerships

•    Openness to collaboration in research and development

Registration is mandatory via this link: https://www.hs-kl.de/hochschule/referate-stabsstellen/wirtschaft-und-transfer/veranstaltungen/labvisit-hochschule-kaiserslautern

The number of available places is limited.

Why Lab Visits?

The trinational Upper Rhine region is home to a large number of research institutions, which are the driving force behind innovation in the Upper Rhine region. Industry of the future, robotics, AI, materials and processes, medical techniques and technologies, clean mobility, circular economy: these are all areas of expertise that are also synonymous with challenges for businesses in the region.

Are you curious or already have specific cooperation projects in mind? Register for one or more visits to laboratories and technical platforms at research institutions in the Upper Rhine region! Visits are planned to exceptional sites on both sides of the Rhine, in Strasbourg, Karlsruhe and Offenburg, for example.

In this series of events, laboratories, institutes and technical platforms in the trinational region are opening their doors to partners and introducing them to their current research topics, infrastructure and formats for collaboration with their industrial partners.

This series of events is a joint initiative of the Science and Economy Pillars of the Upper Rhine Trinational Metropolitan Region and the members of the Knowledge Transfer Upper Rhine2 (KTUR2) network.

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For entrepreneurs and investors

Venture Dates offers a platform for start-ups, investors, and co-founders to come together, exchange ideas and make valuable contacts. On 10 June 2026, the event will once again take place in Kaiserslautern as part of the KTUR project, in cooperation with Innovationsagentur RLP.

The day is divided into two parts:

1/ PRIVATE EVENT – For start-ups & investors only
2/ PUBLIC EVENT – Open to the public from 15:00

During the private speed-dating session, start-ups and investors can get to know each other at booths. The top three start-ups will then pitch their ideas during the public part of the event and compete for great prizes. The day concludes with networking over snacks and drinks.

Register as an investor or start-up using the forms on www.venturedates.com!

Registration deadlines:

• 10 May 2026 for start-ups
• 31 May 2026 for investors

Event location:
BIC Kaiserslautern
Business + Innovation Center Kaiserslautern GmbH
Trippstadter Straße 110, 67663 Kaiserslautern

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.