Program
Learning Stripes - learn & grow (workshops)
Zebra Talks – expert perspectives (topic in the details below)
Q&A – your questions, live answers (very interactive)
Unboxing Sessions – keynotes revealed
Pitches – talent on stage
Matchmaking + demo’s + Workstation – all day long
Half day morning - goes
from 9:15h to 14:30h
Half day afternoon - goes
from 12:45h to 17:30h
Full day - goes from
9:30h to 17:30h
Full day + dinner - goes
from 9:30h to 21:30h
09:15h - 9:30h
Opening & Registration
Kick off the day with coffee, networking, and a first taste of the Green Zebra atmosphere.
09:30h - 10:00h
Morning Connections
Take a moment to enjoy your coffee and visit the booths in the Panorama Hall.Time to explore new opportunities or use the matchmaking tool to schedule your first meetings.
09:30h - 10:00h
Learning stripe
Cultures in Motion
The aim is not only to make cultural innovation visible, but also to experience it together, to connect across borders, and to be inspired by what we share.
09:30h - 10:00h
Learning stripe
Yoga
Begin the day in gentle stillness, letting breath and movement awaken your heart. The calm you cultivate in the morning becomes the light that guides you through the day.
09:30h - 10:00h
Preparation Seed Room
The five finalists have the chance to rehearse their innovation, making sure everything flows seamlessly on stage. The finals are planned at 11.45h.
Industry Tour
15:30 - 16:30h
Afternoon
Connections
Take a moment to enjoy your coffee and visit the booths in the Panorama Hall.Time to explore new opportunities or use the matchmaking tool to schedule your meetings. Our workstation is also at your disposal.
Find the Restroom & the Right Room
Ingmar Hoerr
Unboxing session : 10:15h - 11:00h
This visionary founder of CureVac, pioneered mRNA technology despite widespread skepticism, a belief that ultimately laid the foundation for modern vaccines.
His inspiring story teaches us the power of persevering with a unique idea to change the world.
Find the Restroom & the Right Room
11:15h - 12:00h
Q&A: Research to Startup Essentials
A team of field experts with hands-on experience in building startups will be there to answer your questions and share practical insights
11:00h - 11:30h
Preparation Green Zebra
The five finalists have the chance to rehearse their pitch, making sure everything flows seamlessly on stage. The finals of the startups are planned at 15.30h.
14:30h - 15.15h
Q&A : Purpose Driven Investment
Impact isn’t a trend; it’s a necessity.
In this Q&A, we bring together an investor, an expert in measuring and quantifying impact, and the founder of an impact-driven company. They will be answering all your questions.
11:15h - 12:00h
Learning stripe
Mindset
Mindset is the seed. This workshop is about developing the right mindset and building self-belief, resilience, and the power to turn challenges into growth.
Find the Restroom & the Right Room
12:00 - 12:45h
Q&A: Inside a Tech
Transfer Office
Discover what a Tech Transfer Office is, how it works, and whether it’s the same across universities. Hear how both researchers and investors experience it. These are essential insights for anyone starting their own company.
14:30h - 15:15h
Learning stripe
Leadership
What makes a leader? There are many leadership styles, but the key question is: which one fits you? Self-knowledge is essential, because understanding your own style is the foundation for leading others effectively.
12:00h - 12:45h
Seed Room Showcase
At this inter-university poster showcase, finalists bring their innovations to life with a 5-minute pitch, followed by a 5-minute Q&A with the expert jury. The winner gets the spotlight once more during the dinner
Unboxing session :
13:30h 14:15h
We’re excited to announce a global leader in technology, bringing not only expertise but also a wealth of wisdom and life lessons. More details coming soon
12:45 - 13:30 LUNCH BREAK
Find the Restroom & the Right Room
14:30h - 15:15h
Zebra Talk
TT: Symptom or Solution?
In this debate, we challenge the question: “does
the current Tech Transfer model” truly serve an innovative Europe? Or is it time for a fundamental rethink?
14:30h - 16:30h
Matchmaking
We are hosting a live matchmaking format! Easy, fun, and full of surprises. With diverse profiles in the room, you won’t know who you’ll meet until you’re there.
The real power? Unexpected connections
Coming soon
15:30 - 16:30h
Green Zebra
Pitch for startups and Spin-offs
At this inter-university poster showcase, finalists bring their innovations to life with a 5-minute pitch, followed by a 5-minute Q&A with the expert jury. The winner gets the spotlight once more during the dinner.
15:45h - 16:20h
Zebra talk
The Industry Lens
How does industry view researchers? Are there misconceptions, gaps in communication, or unmet expectations, about skills, salaries, or career paths? These industry leaders share their perspective.
Coming soon
Unboxing session 3
16:45h - 17:30h
More details coming soon
17:45h - 21:30h
Round Table Diner & Surprise Act
Let’s close the day the best way we know how: with a buffet dinner. Not just a buffet of delicious food, but also a buffet of people, ideas, and perspectives. A chance to mix, match, and taste something new because the real magic happens when different flavors and minds come together. And who knows… the evening still has a little surprise waiting for you.
CLOSING DAY EVENT
International line-up
Insights from researchers, founders, spin-offs, industry experts and leading organisations
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Ingmar Hoerr
Co-founder of CureVac and the Morpho Foundation
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Vanessa Vankerckhoven
CEO, Director & Co-Founder Idevax
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![Peter Maarten Westerhout]()
Peter Maarten Westerhout
Director Deeptech at Techleap
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Barbara Diehl
Chief Partnership Officer Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND)
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Mikkel Trym
Impact Expert & Investor and Co-founder Impact. Bus. Modeling (Denmark)
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Tinca Secuianu
People and corporate government Expert
Belgium
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