Events
Application Phase MAX!mize Start-up Incubator | Batch #7
For all Max Planck changemakers in tech and social who want to found a start-up based on their research and receive individual support, valuable networking opportunities and a need-based curriculum:
The application window for Batch #7 opens on 15 October 2025.
Webinar Series GO-Bio initial 2025
Are you a scientist and curious about how your research can create real-world impact? Join our Technology Transfer Webinar Series starting 25.11.2025 and discover how to turn scientific ideas into innovations that matter. Experts from Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH will guide you through the key steps — from understanding technology transfer and protecting your intellectual property, to analyzing market potential and communicating your science effectively. Each session offers practical insights, real examples, and tips to help you bridge the gap between research and application. Whether you’re dreaming of a start-up or simply want to expand your innovation mindset - this series will show you how to make your science count.
MPI-FKF and MPI-IS visit
Representatives from Max Planck Innovation will visit MPI-FKF and MPI-IS in Stuttgart on December 2, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:45. Dr. Bernd Ctortecka, Dr. Gökce Özyurt, and Clemens Frick will introduce key aspects of technology transfer within the Max Planck Society, including invention disclosure, patenting, licensing, software and open-source topics, and start-up support through the MAX!mize program. The session provides researchers with the opportunity to learn about available MI services and to discuss innovation ideas directly with the experts.
Webinar: Program Info & Insights from Start-up Coach Dr. Florian Kirschenhofer
Max Planck researchers interested in founding a start-up are warmly invited to join our webinar to learn more about the program, the application process, and to gain valuable insights from Start-up Coach Dr. Florian Kirschenhofer.