🚀 Is your innovation ready for the big stage? 🚀

You have a groundbreaking, already patented idea in the modern biotechnology, bioeconomy or medical technology with a biotech connection — and do you want to really get off to a good start?

Now is the time to make your vision visible!

🏆 The German Innovation Prize Bioregions is looking for courageous, visionary founders and researchers who want to make lasting changes to the economy, health and society with their developments.

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⁉️ Why should you be there?

✨ Three prizes of 2,000€

✨ Audience prize worth 2,000€

✨ Germany-wide visibility for your innovation

✨ Pitch in front of an international professional audience, investors & (trade) press

✨ Invitation of the top 6 finalists to the German Biotechnology Days 📍 April 21-22, 2026 | leipzig

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🎯 What is being searched for!

Innovations with real market opportunities, strong implementation potential and clear application in biotechnology & life sciences.

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👉 Prerequisite: Your idea is patented or filed for patenting.

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👥 Who can apply?

‍✔ Founders of young companies without relevant turnover and without a large external capital contribution

✔ Scientists from universities & research institutions

✔ Universities, Colleges & Patent Utilization Agencies

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💡 Now is your chance to take your innovation to the next level—with visibility, feedback, and valuable contacts.

👉 Apply now and shape the future

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In 2026, the Innovation Prize is sponsored by Fundess GmbH, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds Dehmler & Bettenhausen Biospectrum

‍This year's sponsors Fundess GmbH @HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds Dehmler&Bettenhausen BioSpektrum