WATERKANT
FESTIVAL
SCIENCE VENTURES TRACK // 19 JUNI 2025 // 15 UHR //
Science Ventures Track
From research – into practice!
Germany has an innovation problem: Excellent scientific findings are too rarely translated into marketable products, business models, or social solutions. Yet these very ideas could help tackle the key challenges of our time – from climate change to healthcare. The "Sciences Ventures Track" at the Waterkant Festival 2025 aims to change that.
We bring science together with entrepreneurial spirit – from
June 19–20 at the Waterkant Festival 2025.
The Sciences Ventures Track is aimed at doctoral students, postdocs, and professors from all disciplines who are interested in further developing their research from an entrepreneurial or socially impactful perspective.
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Science with impact
You've done your research—now bring your ideas to the world! The Sciences Ventures Track helps you identify the potential of your research and develop it further.
Take part in workshops, talks and coaching on:
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Commercialization of research
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Idea evaluation & business models
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Financing & Funding
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Storytelling for science transfer
Your research in practice
How does your idea get from the lab into practice?
Exchange ideas with researchers, founders and investors – for new perspectives and possible partnerships.
Meet an interdisciplinary community, go into
Exchange at eye level and hear inspiring success stories.
Visibility & future opportunities
Transfer needs attention.
At the Waterkant Festival, you can present your ideas and make contacts with innovation, start-up, and investment networks.
Become visible through pitches and presentations with a festival feel, increase the reach of your idea and make valuable contacts for your next steps.
You are not alone
The step towards transfer or founding
is challenging, but you don't have to go it alone.
We connect you with know-how and strong partners:
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Access to coaches & role models
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Information on funding programs & networks
Apply now & help shape the future!
Apply now by May 31st at the latest to participate in the Science Ventures Track.
If successful, you will receive a free ticket to Waterkant 2025.
If you live outside of Kiel and need travel expenses assistance, please contact us !
Together we turn knowledge into impact.
We look forward to seeing you at the Sciences Ventures Track 2025!
June 19–20, 2025
Waterkant Festival, MFG5 site, Kiel
