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No startup experience needed. No business plan required. Just curiosity.

The scientific startup world can sometimes feel like a bubble of its own. With this evening, we want to open it up.

Come join us for real stories, different perspectives and open conversations about the startup journey in the natural sciences, from the first idea to building impactful startups.

Event details: 

  • When: 12.11.2026, stage programme starts at 5pm
  • Where: Collective Incubator, Jülicher Straße 209q-s, 52070 Aachen

The evening brings

  • Panel discussion: How Startups Are Created: Between Ideas, Communities, and Luck 
    • Marcus Lehnertz, CTO and Co-Founder of SECARA
    • Temitope Peter Adeboye, Operations Lead and Co-Founder of Envalyx
    • Fabian Basso, CEO and Founder at EvoEne
  • Industry perspectivewith:
    • Dirk Backhaus
    • Hanno Bruemmer
    • Christian Corsmeier
  • Local startup ecosystem: inputs and experiences from partners supporting startups in the Aachen and the neighboring region
  • Job wall featuring internships, thesis opportunities and open positions
  • Open exchange over light food & drinks along with conversations with startups, ecosystem and industry partners

The event will be held in English. 

Registration is free, but tickets are limited, so register soon.

The event is organized by koala, the NRW Nucleate Eco chapter, MerLIn and Gateway Factory.

If you have any questions, reach out to lara@koala.nrw.



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