Heidelberg Innovation Prize

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How are you growing innovation for patients?

Share your big idea with us through our Heidelberg Innovation Prize. This award is an opportunity to showcase how you're taking scientific discovery to the next level!

The process

After you apply, you’ll get the chance to present your idea in a poster session. Then, finalists will be selected to pitch their innovation to a panel ahead of our award ceremony where a winner will be announced.

The prize

The winner will receive access to lab space and shared equipment at BioLabs Heidelberg, a life science facility and incubator, where you can continue researching your big idea.

Following the award ceremony, all finalists are also invited to share their experience with the Innovation Prize program during Transforming Science Day on 25 February 2025.

How to apply - Registration coming soon!

Once registration is open:

Read the entry requirements to see if your innovation qualifies.

Submit your application to Boehringer.

Award ceremony

The winner will be announced on 24 February 2025, at BioLabs Heidelberg in Germany. Join us in person to celebrate, network and experience the power of innovation.

Questions?

Do you have questions about your idea, the prize application, or the award ceremony? Email us at HeidelbergInnovationPrize.DE@boehringer-ingelheim.com.