Teams
At the Innovation Cup, several teams run in parallel, covering the areas described below. Based on interest and expertise, participants choose the fields they are most interested in. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Application Process
The applications deadline for the 2023 Innovation Cup was 31 Jan 2023. Applicants are informed about next steps by early March. Selected applicants then have the chance to submit your idea by early April and get selected into a team by early May.
Application Process
Oncology
Work on new innovative approaches for the targeted treatment of cancer with small molecules or proteins either directly attacking cancer cells or via stimulating the immune system and overcoming the immunosuppressive environment of tumors
Autoimmunity
Work on innovative approaches for the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as e.g. Lupus.
protein engineering
Work on innovative approaches to discover, screen, design and optimize new protein based drugs
Medicinal Chemistry
Work on innovative approaches to discover, screen, design and optimize new small molecular drugs
Artificial intelligence/machine learning
Work on innovative in-silico approaches, machine learning and AI algorithms and smart applications to support R&D in drug discovery, life or material sciences
Neuromorphic computing
Work on innovative system architecture and chip components and their interdependencies, reliable, energy efficient memristive systems based on new materials and stack design, software & algorithms complementing novel neuromorphic hardware
smart manufacturing
Work on innovative approaches for AI-driven energy saving, digital twins for manufacturing process optimization and top notch digitalization and automation solutions