IMPACT DAY 2025
May 14, 2025 | HEIDELBERG, NEW UNIVERSITY | TRANSFORMING IDEAS INTO IMPACT
hei_INNOVATION cordially invites you to join the IMPACT DAY 2025 – an event dedicated to promoting innovation and bridging the gap between groundbreaking research and real-world application. On May 14, 2025, we will showcase the university's most innovative research fields and highlight the significance of their findings for business and society in Heidelberg's Old Town at the New University. IMPACT DAY 2025 unites academia and industry to address pressing challenges and drive change by fostering exchange and networking.
What to Expect:
🎤 Inspiring Talks & Future Insights – Gain insights into future technologies, their impact on research and industry, and a visionary outlook on Heidelberg 2036. Plus, celebrate the winners of this year’s Ideas Competition!
🚀 Start-Up & Research Showcases – Explore the latest innovations emerging from Heidelberg University.
🤝 Networking & Collaboration – Connect with industry leaders, investors, and top researchers to spark new opportunities.
Why attend?
- For Industry Professionals:
Discover the latest advancements in biotech, AI, robotics, and more. Connect directly with Heidelberg University’s brightest researchers, innovative start-ups, and visionary institutes. Explore opportunities to collaborate on transformative projects and stay ahead of the curve in your field.
- For Researchers:
Showcase your work to industry leaders, demonstrate your latest breakthroughs, and explore collaboration opportunities that can advance your research into practical applications.
- For Start-Ups:
Connect with potential investors, gain industry insights, and highlight your innovations to stakeholders looking for the next big idea in technology and science. Build strategic connections that drive innovation and pave the way for future success. Be inspired by the possibilities of knowledge transfer and the power of interdisciplinary partnerships.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of Heidelberg’s innovation ecosystem. Whether you’re looking to collaborate, invest, or get inspired, IMPACT DAY has something for everyone. Let’s create connections that matter and ignite ideas that change the world.
Who to expect:
Keynote
Nils Müller | trendone
Spectacular presentations, pioneering journeys into the future and always way ahead of his time: Nils Müller is a visionary of the future and, with well over 700 presentations on national and international stages, one of the most experienced and versatile inspirational speakers in the entire future industry. Join him on an extraordinary and interactive expedition into the future. Next stopover: 2030.
Program:
- 12 - 3 pm | Public Pitches: Meet the Finalists of the Ideas Competition
The finalists of the Ideas Competition present their innovative projects to the public.
- 4 - 5 pm | Opening Session
Moderated by Ira Stoll, featuring a keynote speech by Nils Müller (Trendone) and a panel discussion with Johannes Maurer (Aleph Alpha) and Ursula Kramer (HealthOn).
- 5 - 6 pm | Showcase Research & Innovation
Presentation of groundbreaking research, start-ups at various growth stages, and major university innovation initiatives.
- 5:30 - 6 pm | Spotlight Sessions
Engaging discussions around the topic of universities as engines of innovation and impact.
- 6:30 - 8 pm | Ignition Night
Including “Heidelberg 2036 – A Journey into the Future”, a special presentation by Nils Müller and the finale and award ceremony of this year’s hei_INNOVATION Idea Competition.
- 8 pm - Open End | Food, Drinks & Networking
Connect, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a relaxed atmosphere.
