Background Map
Building Biotech
The Campus Catalyst

An unconventional event series about building the biotech ecosystem in Southwest Germany.

Breaking
The Mold

As a collaboration project between BioLabs Heidelberg, Nucleate, and biobeyond, the Campus Catalyst is a community first event series that highlights the different aspects of the founders journey with Heidelberg's local life science ecosystem as its backdrop. For each event, we invite founders, investors, and researchers to share their insights and anecdotes and give you the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions. For the curious minds that want to go beyond the surface, each chapter of the Campus Catalyst will feature a unique surprise session that changes with each event. A 1:1 with a founder? A panel discussion? A workshop? You'll have to come and find out! The Campus Catalyst is a space where ideas can be shared, connections can be made, and the biotech ecosystem can be shaped.

BIOTECH
ENERGY
FUTURE

Mission Zero

Uniting the Village

The Road Ahead

Series Journey

01

Ecosystem Launch

Complete

Catalyst Vol 1

OCT 2024

The big kickoff. Founder/investor collaboration and panel-led synergy.

02

Shedding New Light On IDEAS

Next Up

Catalyst Vol 2

26 February 2026

In collaboration with Nikon. A full day of microscopy training followed by idea sharing and networking.

03

Translation Build

Planning

Catalyst Vol 3

SUMMER 2026

Preclinical paths and early company building partnerships.

04

Scaling Growth

Scheduled

Catalyst Vol 4

FALL 2026

Financing and VC expectations. Moving from startup to growth.

05

Big Splash

Flagship

Catalyst Vol 5

WINTER 2026

The grand finale. Expanded seats, top-tier speakers, and ecosystem pull.

Value Proposition

Why Attend?

High-Voltage Insights

Learn from pioneers who have successfully turned scientific breakthroughs into scalable biotech ventures.

The Ecosystem Hub

Connect directly with decision-makers, VCs, and the next generation of life science founders.

New Opportunities

Discovery collaboration paths, funding rounds, and partnerships you won't find anywhere else.

Shape the Future

Be an active part of building Southwest Germany into a global biotech powerhouse.

Speakers

Industry Heavyweights

Dr. Nicole Hecht

Dr. Nicole Hecht

BioRN

VOL 1
Prof. Heinz Hänel

Prof. Heinz Hänel

Oxy5 / ex-Sanofi

VOL 1
Edward Holson

Edward Holson

Anavo Therapeutics, CSO

VOL 1
Alexander Pattberg

Alexander Pattberg

Nucleate

VOL 1
Ksenia Burka

Ksenia Burka

Reactosome

VOL 1
Johanna Michielin

Johanna Michielin

BioLabs

VOL 1
Ann-Kristin Müller

Ann-Kristin Müller

Managing Director, BioLabs

VOL 1
Act Fast

Don’t let the ecosystem
outscale you.

Join the second edition of Campus Catalyst. Seats are limited to create a high-impact networking environment.