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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

we would like to cordially invite you to our RWTH Innovation | Industry Meetup event on July 1, 2025.

The Industry Meetup aims to connect our industry partners, enable exchange on current challenges and steer new topics in the university environment. 

We are excited to welcome you to our brand-new Collective Incubator - the buzzing hub for students and start-ups - to spark ideas, share stories, and dive into the world of Deep Tech Innovation.

Please confirm your attendance by May 20, 2025.

As in previous years, the meetup will take place during the STARTUP WEEK AC, giving you the opportunity to also join us at the chiotec (formerly ATEC - Aachen Technology Entrepreneurship Conference). Chiotec 2025 highlights the intersection of technology and sports, offering networking opportunities for start-ups, investors, and professionals.


Program Industry Meetup

July 1 | Collective Incubator | Aachen

12:00

Meet & Greet

Have a smooth check-in, network informally and prepare for the upcoming activities

12:30

Welcome & Introduction

Introduction of the participants

13:30

Networking & Lunch

Time to network and get to know each other

14:30             

Deep Tech Innovation | Impulse & Working Session
Prof. Michael Riesener | RWTH Innovation

Understand the characteristics of Deep Tech Innovation and discuss how to overcome the valley of death in technology transfer

15:45

Market of Ideas | Industry meets Researchers & Start-ups

Grab a coffee and get inspired for potential new research topics and collaborations

16:30

Industry Speed Networking

Rapid one-on-one meetings for industry partners to connect, explore & exchange

17:00

Technology Transfer from the Perspective of Industry, Academia and Start-up | Impulses & Panel Discussion 
Dr. Maximilian Kuhn, VIEGA GmbH & Co.KG | Dr.-Ing. Stefan Sterlepper, RWTH Hydrogen Cluster4Future

Prof. Hendrik Bluhm, FZ Jülich | Dr. Roberta Caterino, RWTH Innovation | Start-up, tba

Discuss key challenges, opportunities, and strategies for successful transfer of innovative technologies between stakeholders to forster economic growth and innovation. The session aims to highlight synergies and identify effective ways of collaboration

18:15

Wrap-up & Guided Tour through the Collective Incubator

Let’s capture the key takeaways and then explore our brand-new space together

18:45

Networking Dinner

Join us to unwind and enjoy a relaxed evening together


For further questions please feel free to contact us.

​​​​​​​We look forward to seeing you!


All the best

Team Industry Relations

RWTH Innovation


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