greenCHEM kickSTART
Pitch your early phase innovation idea!
application phase will open this July
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application phase will open this July >>
Pre-registration is open now!
The pitch final takes place in Mid to End of November, 2025. The final date will be published soon. However we’ll open for applications in July! By pre-registering your interest, you’ll be notified when the application opens!
What will happen?
kickSTART is THE opportunity for you to present your deep-tech idea in green chemistry or related fields. If you have an interesting research result that can turn into a sustainable application, this is your chance to shine!
Why should you attend?
This event presents several opportunities:
Collaboration: Meet and collaborate with like-minded people from other institutes and disciplines on cutting-edge projects.
Pitch Training: Finalists receive a crash course in pitching skills.
Pitching/Science communication: Finalists pitch their projects in front of a jury of experts and chemistry entrepreuneurs.
Prizes: Great prizes. More details will follow.
Dialog/Network: Build lasting connections to those promoting deep-tech innovation in Berlin.
Who can apply?
This opportunity is open to bachelor, master and PhD students, and Post-docs.
It is ideally suited to master and PhD students working in chemistry or related subjects.
Not eligible are recipients of VIP+, EFT or similar funding programs.
Impressions from last year:
“This event bridged the gap between academia and industry, teaching us how to translate research insights into compelling business narratives. If you’re a researcher with a promising business concept, this compact yet powerful workshop could be your first step toward real-world success. ”
