Spinoff Summit

Spinoff Summit

European Spinoff Summit 2025

30th of June 2025, Munich

Supporting scientists on their journey from lab to successful spinoff ventures.

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One Day for Entrepreneurial Scientists

The Spinoff Summit is a unique application and invite-only event that bridges the gap between academia and entrepreneurship. Meet 150 hand-selected researchers, spinoff founders, universities, TTOs, VCs, industry, and ecosystem players from across Europe (Germany, Switzerland, UK, France, Finland, etc.).

⏰ Application deadline: Sunday, 18.05.2025

Speaker Highlights

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Robin Wauters

Founder of tech.eu

After stints at The Next Web and TechCrunch, Robin founded Tech.eu and turned it into one of Europe’s leading tech outlets. Tech.eu was acquired by Webrazzi in 2021.

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Hubertus Bessau

Co-Founder of Project Eaden & mymuesli

After bootstrapping mymuesli into one of Europe’s most iconic DTC food brands, Hubertus is tackling an even bigger challenge with Project Eaden: reinventing meat.

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Barbara Diehl

Chief Partnership Officer at SPRIND

Before SPRIN-D, Barbara worked as Director of Transfer and Innovation at the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft and the University of Oxford's Entrepreneurship Centre.

Connect

With leading Deep Tech VCs and essential stakeholders to spin out your innovation.

Discuss

How can we create the right environment in Europe to transform more research into real-life businesses?

Learn

From successful founders on how to start your venture, and exchange thoughts with fellow scientists.

Enjoy

A unique location and entrepreneurial spirit, and build meaningful connections in a thriving spinoff ecosystem.

Last Year’s Speakers

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Ingmar Hoerr

Co-Founder of CureVac

CureVac raised ~$800m in equity and grants and went public on NASDAQ in 2020. During his time, Ingmar contributed to over 30 patents.

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Thomas Kirchner

Co-Founder of ProGlove

Smart gloves for warehouse staff: ProGlove raised almost €49.5m and was acquired in 2022 at an estimated valuation of €0.5 billion.

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Michiel Scheffer

President of the EIC Board

Former politician, now heading the European Union’s efforts in accelerating the growth trajectory of start-ups and innovation.

“Events like the Spinoff Summit play a really important role within the European ecosystem.”

Tom Nugent

Managing Editor @Sifted

What to Expect

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Get Support

Pitch your current challenge and get help from the audience.

1on1s

Connect with diverse individuals within the ecosystem before, during, and after the event.

Hands-on Workshops

Level up your skills together with other scientists.

Poster Competition

Present your research and win a ticket to the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025, valued at €3,000.

Watch the Spinoff Summit 2024’s After Movie

2025 Speaker Highlights

(Stay tuned - more to come soon!)

Tickets

⏰ Application deadline: Sunday, 18.05.2025

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Scientists & Founders

€ 25

Includes lunch, snacks, and drinks.

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Unis & Institutes

€ 25

Includes lunch, snacks, and drinks.

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Media

€ 0

Includes lunch, snacks, and drinks.

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VCs & Investors

€ 200

Includes lunch, snacks, and drinks.

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Corporates

€ 200

Includes lunch, snacks, and drinks.

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Ecosystem

€ 25

Includes lunch, snacks, and drinks.

We’re here to help

For any questions, please contact Florian from First Momentum.

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Partners & Sponsors

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