Heidelberg Innovation Forum
Since 2005, the Heidelberg Innovation Forum has succeeded in bringing together IT researchers and market players in the early phases of innovation. The goal of the event is to support technology licensing and start-up funding and improve cooperation between research institutes and business enterprises.
More than 325 inventors and developers from ten countries have already presented their ideas at previous events and can testify to the success of the concept. Over half were able to forge promising contacts with investors and decision-makers in the business scene.
| Project name | Heidelberg Innovation Forum |
| Duration | Since 2005 |
| Clients | Start-ups, entrepreneurs and researchers |
| Partner | European Media Laboratory GmbH, Heidelberg |
| Project aim | Heidelberg Innovation Forum brings together IT researchers and market players in the early phases of innovation. The goal of the event is to support technology licensing and start-up funding and improve cooperation between research institutes and business enterprises. More than 325 inventors and developers from ten countries have already presented their ideas at previous events and can testify to the success of the concept. Over half were able to forge promising contacts with investors and decision-makers in the business scene. |
| MFG's part | Support of businesses and researchers with the aim of initiating business contacts and transfers such as licensing, start-up funding or research collaborations. |
| Contact | Stefanie Springer Head of Project Team Innovation Fostering/Start-Up and Growth Support Phone: +49 711 90715-352 springer@mfg.de |
| Website | www.heidelberg-innovationforum.com |