Nucleate Germany: 2025 Demo Day
Welcome to Nucleate Germany Demo Day: Join us for an afternoon of discussions with thought-leaders and industry giants as we explore how great biotech companies are made and the future of the German Biotech ecosystem.
Nucleate is a student-led nonprofit organization focused on helping academic trainees become founders and translate world-class research into impactful life science ventures. The Activator program is Nucleate’s core venture-building initiative, designed to equip academic entrepreneurs with the skills, guidance, and network they need to launch successful companies.
Demo Day marks the culmination of our flagship Activator program—consisting of ventures led by academic trainees from across Germany.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in a panel discussion featuring industry experts, and network with fellow innovators, investors, and partners at the reception. Join us to witness the future of biotech and make meaningful connections!
Please find the preliminary schedule below:
15:40 - Check-in
16:00 - Opening
16:05: Panel: Germany 2030: What does the future hold and how do we get there? Featuring Johannes Fruehauf (Founder/CEO, BioLabs)
16:45 - Nucleate Germany Overview
17:00: Pitches (5-8 minutes each)
17:30: Break (refreshments & snacks)
18:00: Keynote (Topic TBD)
18:30 - Panel: From Startup to Scale-up Featuring Lise Rechsteiner (General Partner, VSquared), Marion Jung (COO T-Curx), Anela Vukoja (Principal, Apollo Health Ventures)
19:15 - Closing Remarks
19:20 - Open Networking with posters from Activator participating teams (food and drinks provided)
21:30 - Event Close
We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!
Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma
Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout
In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org, SynBioBeta
We also want to thank our regional sponsors, whom without this day would not be possible:
Vossius, VSquared & Nebius
About the Event Host
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.