INNOVATION CIRCLE - TU Start-up Award

The Innovation Circle is the pre-event for the TU Start-up Award and brings selected startups together with investors, corporates, and researchers. The focus is on concrete challenges, new market opportunities, and the question of how initial contacts can lead to joint projects, collaborations, and next steps. The exchange takes place in three clusters: // Deep Tech, Materials & ProcessesMicro-sensor technology and measurement technology, energy efficiency and heat recovery, as well as bio-based chemistry and industrial processes. // AI, Software & Digital SolutionsAI applications for industry and SMEs, simulation, automation and process optimization, as well as digital platforms and data sovereignty. // Smart Infrastructure & Intelligent SystemsLogistics, tracking and fleet management, building analysis and infrastructure security, as well as private campus networks and technical cleanliness.Agenda: 13:00–13:45 Arrival & Networking Lunch 13:45–14:00 Welcome 14:00–16:00 Program from 16:30 TU Start-up Award (https://startup.tu-dortmund.de) The Innovation Circle creates space for relevant discussions, new connections, and concrete opportunities – as a kickoff for an inspiring TU Start-up Award.