Online Workshops: Ideation

From Idea to Application

Register now — and discover how to turn your research into ideas with real-world impact!

Technology transfer rests on two pillars: market pull — responding to market needs — and market creation — opening up entirely new applications. The key lies in connecting this market perspective with the technology push from your own research. In these online workshops, Dr. Dieter Treichel introduces the basics of ideation and shows, with concrete examples, how to translate scientific findings into application ideas. You will see how ideation tools such as classical design thinking processes can be adapted to the specific setting of basic research from Max Planck scientists.

Who can participate?

  • Every Max Planck scientist (PhD students, postdocs, team leads, directors) is welcome!
  • Open to all areas of research!

Find out more about GO-Bio initial funding.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 · 1–2:30 PM CEST

An introduction to the basic principles of ideation, illustrated with many examples and with plenty of room for discussion.

Speaker:

Dr. Dieter Treichel,
Science Innovation Expert
Max-Planck-Innovation

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · 1–3 PM CET

A deep dive into the topic, plus the opportunity to discuss your own ideas with the experts of Max-Planck-Innovation on a non-confidential level.

Speaker:
Dr. Dieter Treichel
Science Innovation Expert
Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH

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Contact

Science Innovation Expert

Dr. Dieter Treichel

Biologist

+49 151 2057 8208
treichel@max-planck-innovation.de

Project Manager GO-Bio initial

Dr. Manon Weis

Veterinarian

+49 0151 5373 0868
weis@max-planck-innovation.de