THE INNOVATION FORUM | The Activator Demo Day
9 teams. One stage. The future of German biotech.
This June, Berlin becomes the meeting point for scientific founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the next generation of biotech in Europe.
The Innovation Forum Berlin is Nucleate Germany's flagship Demo Day — the culmination of our Activator 2026 program, where 9 teams of scientific founders present the biotech ventures they've spent months building from the ground up.
But the pitches are just part of the story.
What's in store
An evening built around the questions that matter most to early-stage biotech founders in Europe right now. Expect panels and keynotes tackling everything from company building and scaling to capital strategy and industry partnerships — featuring voices from across the German and European biotech ecosystem.
After the main program, stick around for a networking reception designed for the kind of introductions and conversations that don't happen over email.
Who should be in the room
Investors and VCs exploring early-stage biotech opportunities. Scientific founders building or considering building a venture. Industry professionals curious about what's emerging from Germany's academic ecosystem. Anyone who believes the best biotech companies start where bold science meets great people.
Program details coming soon
We're putting together something special. Team reveals, speaker announcements, and the full agenda will drop over the coming weeks. Follow Nucleate Germany on LinkedIn so you don't miss a thing.
Details
Date: June 12, 2026 Time: 16:00 – 21:00 Location: CIC Berlin
Partners
Proudly supported by VOSSIUS, BioLabs, and Bio Molecule.
About the Host:
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.org for more information, and visit https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!
Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma
Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Fenwick, Mercury, Fedsprout, Citrin Cooperman
In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org