[Agenda]
Your Guide to the Event
When?
12 may 2026
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Where?
Garching / Munich, Germany
Eso Supernova
Eso Supernova
09:00 AM
Check-in
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM
Registration
Check-in and start your day with a morning coffee while connecting with fellow attendees. Meet new faces and get ready for an exciting day ahead.
Speaker
All tickets
Duration
30 min
Industry
All tickets
09:30 AM
opening
09:30 AM – 09:45 AM
Welcome
Speaker
Welcome speaker
Duration
15 min
Industry
All tickets
09:45 AM
Keynote
09:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Keynote
Speaker
Dr. Jan goetz, Co-founder of IQM
Duration
45 min
Industry
All tickets
10:30 AM
break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
Refreshing coffee & relaxed networking
Speaker
All tickets
Duration
30 min
Industry
All tickets
11:00 AM
Panel
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel
tbd
Speaker
tbd
Duration
60 min
Industry
All tickets
Workshop
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Workshop: Fundraising
Understand what it takes to successfully raise money from VCs for your (hardware) startup.
Speaker
Dr. Maximilian Ochs, VC at First Momentum
Duration
90 min
Industry
Scientists/Founders only
Workshop
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Workshop: IP Strategy
Learn the smart ways of spinning out IP from your university.
Speaker
Dr. Bastian July, founder of Good IP
Duration
90 min
Industry
Scientists/Founders only
12:00 PM
Break
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Lunch + Poster presentation
Enjoy a lunch while exploring the posters and voting for your favorite one. You can make valuable connections, exchange ideas, and enhance your professional network in a relaxed, informal setting.
Speaker
All tickets
Duration
90 min
Industry
all tickets
01:30 PM
interactive Session
01:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Help desk
Take the stage and share your challenges and where the audience can support you. From pilots to talent, use the power of the swarm.
Speaker
lena späth, First Momentum + All tickets
Duration
60 min
Industry
all tickets
03:00 AM
break
03:00 pM – 04:00 pM
Coffee break
Refreshing coffee & relaxed networking
Speaker
All tickets
Duration
60 min
Industry
All tickets
04:00 PM
Panel
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Panel
tbd
Speaker
tbd
Duration
60 min
Industry
all tickets
Workshop
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Workshop: Product Development
Learn how to shift from peer-review to customer reviewed product development.
Speaker
Dr. Georg Püschel, Co-Founder of Wandelbots
Duration
60 min
Industry
Scientists/Founders only
Workshop
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
workshop: Growth
tbd
Speaker
tbd
Duration
60 min
Industry
Scientists/Founders only
05:00 PM
Closing
05:00 PM – 05:15 PM
Poster award ceremony
Join us as we recap the day’s key moments, celebrate the highlights, and award the best poster of today's Spinoff Summit with a free ticket for the Falling Walls Science Summit, worth almost €3,000.
Speaker
tbd
Duration
15 min
Industry
All tickets
05:15 PM
Planetarium show
05:15 PM – 05:30 PM
Planetarium show
Enjoy one of ESO's special planetarium shows and wind down the day.
Speaker
All tickets
Duration
15 min
Industry
All tickets
05:30 PM
Break
05:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Networking
Continue conversations sparked during the day and build relationships that last beyond the summit.
Speaker
All tickets
Duration
90 min
Industry
All tickets
08:00 PM
break
08:00 PM – 11:00 PM
speakers dinner
Speaker
Organizer team
Duration
180 min
Industry
Speakers only
[FAQ]
Questions Answered
Get clear answers to common queries and find the info you need for a smooth, enjoyable experience.
How does the application process work?
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When the deadline passes, we will evaluate all applications and invite the selected ones to purchase their tickets. As this is an intimate event, we want to curate the perfect mix of people.
Application Deadline: 15th of March.
As a Scientist, how do I sign up for a workshop?
On the day of the event, you can register for the workshops during check-in. First come, first served. Please arrive on time.
Is parking available on site?
Yes, free parking is available.
Is the event worth the trip to Munich?
Yes, definitely! Previous attendees rated the summit 9 out of 10 stars on average. This year we're building on that success with our best edition yet and exciting sessions planned. And Munich as a research and tech hub offers plenty of reasons to extend your stay :)
Are there acommodations nearby?
Yes, several hotels are located near ESO Supernova, including Courtyard and Stellaris, both within a 10-minute walk. We recommend booking your accommodation as early as possible to ensure the best rates.
Will I receive an invoice?
Yes, after purchasing the ticket, you can download the invoice on your Luma profile.
[Resources]
Past Events and Speakers
Watch The After Movie of 2024's Edition
speakers that have joined us
Josef Fleischmann
CTO & Co-Founder @ ISar Aerospace
Josef Fleischmann
CTO & Co-Founder @ ISar Aerospace
Josef is building rockets at Isar Aerospace to lower the entry barriers to space. The company has launched the first orbital rocket from continental Europe and raised more than €400m in funding.
Ingmar Hoerr
CEO & Founder @ CureVac
Ingmar Hoerr
CEO & Founder @ CureVac
Ingmar co-founded CureVac after discovering that naked mRNA can be expressed in vivo and generate strong immune responses, challenging existing scientific beliefs. He led the company to NASDAQ, raising ~$800M and contributing to 30+ patents.
Michiel Scheffer
President of the Board @ EIC
Michiel Scheffer
President of the Board @ EIC
Michiel has three decades of experience across business, academia, and politics, working with 20+ universities and 200+ EU partners on large R&D projects. At the EIC, he supports startups with up to €2.5M non-dilutive and €15M dilutive funding.
Michael Baumann
Co-CEO & Co-Founder @ TWAICE
Michael Baumann
Co-CEO & Co-Founder @ TWAICE
Michael co-founded TWAICE in 2018 after his doctoral research on lithium-ion battery health and lifetime, pioneering digital twin analytics software for batteries. TWAICE serves clients like BMW, Audi, and Daimler, and has raised $75M to date.
Philipp Engelkamp
CEO & Co-Founder Telura & INERATEC
Philipp Engelkamp
CEO & Co-Founder Telura & INERATEC
After studying Industrial Engineering at KIT, Philipp co-founded INERATEC, a pioneer in defossilization that raised €140 million. Together with First Momentum, he’s building Telura to rethink geothermal energy.
Robin Wauters
Founder @ Tech.eu
Robin Wauters
Founder @ 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.
Daniel Dippold
CEO & Founder @ EWOR
Daniel Dippold
CEO & Founder @ EWOR
Daniel founded EWOR, aspiring to become Europe's Y Combinator, investing €100-250K per founder and connecting them with unicorn founders and world-class investors. A mathematician who founded two ML companies, he also co-founded the Sigma Squared Society.
Ana Koller
Head of Research @ First Momentum Ventures
Ana Koller
Head of Research @ First Momentum Ventures
Ana holds two PhDs in plasma physics and nuclear fusion and has been researching at Max Planck and MIT. Before investing in climate tech and energy ventures at First Momentum, she was an Engineering Lead at Commonwealth Fusion Ssystems, the world's largest fusion startup.
Stephan Herrmann
CEO & Co-Founder @ Reverion
Stephan Herrmann
CEO & Co-Founder @ Reverion
Stephan invented Reverion's technology as a TUM research group leader and now serves as CEO of the spin-off, which has raised €70M+ in funding. Reverion is transforming biogas into 100% renewable, decarbonized energy.
