Teams
At the Innovation Cup, eight to ten 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 in Germany soon!
Application Process
Applications are accepted until 31 Jan 2020. Applicants will be informed about next steps by early March. You can apply for more than one team.
Application Process
Application is by a 2-stage process.
Oncology
The team oncology will work on new innovative approaches for the targeted treatment of cancer with small molecules or proteins.
Immuno-Oncology
The team team immuno-oncology will work on new innovative approaches for the treatment of cancer via stimulating the immune system and overcoming the immunosuppressive environment of tumors.
Autoimmunity
The team autoimmunity will work on new innovative approaches for the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as e.g. Lupus.
Drug busters
New innovative approaches on how new biological techniques, data science and automation help to uncover new drug discovery targets or first in class drug candidates at scale in the next 5 years.
Drug Discovery Technologies
The team drug discovery technologies will work on new innovative approaches to discover and optimize new small molecular drugs or new innovative approaches to design, screen or optimize new protein drugs.
Digitalization
The team digitalization will work on new innovative approaches to leverage the power of in-silico for drug discovery and development.
Electroceuticals
The team electroceuticals will work on new innovative approaches for medical devices using electrical impulses for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
Lithography R&D
New innovative approaches in lithography materials beyond what is currently possible with liquid particle equipment regarding smaller particle measurement and stability in both water and organic solvents.