The scientific startup world can sometimes feel like a bubble of its own. With this evening, we want to open it up.

Come join us for real stories, different perspectives and open conversations about the startup journey in the natural sciences, from the first idea to building impactful startups.

The evening brings

• **Panel discussion**: How Startups Are Created: Between Ideas, Communities, and Luck 
    Marcus Lehnertz, CTO and Co-Founder of SECARA
    Temitope Peter Adeboye, Operations Lead and Co-Founder of Envalyx
    Fabian Basso, CEO and Founder at EvoEne
  

• ** Industry perspective** with:
    Dirk Backhaus
    Hanno Bruemmer
    Christian Corsmeier
  

• **Local startup ecosystem**: inputs and experiences from partners supporting startups in the Aachen and the neighboring region
  

• Job wall featuring internships, thesis opportunities and open positions
  

• Open exchange over light food & drinks along with conversations with startups, ecosystem and industry partners
  

The event will be held in English.

Registration is free, but tickets are limited, so register soon. * The event is organized by koala, the NRW Nucleate Eco chapter, MerLIn and Gateway Factory.

If you have any questions, reach out to lara@koala.nrw.*