Pit stop in Magdeburg: Dr. Raoul Haschke, head of the  hei_INNOVATION  ecosystem at Heidelberg University, is on a cycling tour across Germany – and is making a stop with us in Magdeburg!

The Transfer and Startup Center  (TUGZ)  at the  Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg  cordially invites you to an event focused on approachability, dynamism, and direct dialogue. Forget stiff lectures: here you can expect real insights from the road, fresh impulses from the Heidelberg startup scene, and exciting feedback for local startups.

What awaits you:

• The Pit Stop: A moderated couch talk with Dr. Raoul Haschke about the learnings from his cycling tour through the German innovation ecosystem.

• The Chain Pitching: 4 to 5 selected OVGU startup teams pitch their ideas. The feedback follows the motto "Tailwind & Headwind" – what drives you forward, where are the potholes?

• Open Track & Networking: Make valuable contacts over snacks, cool drinks (and a sporty Radler) and bring your questions to the "Bike Wish Wall."



AGENDA

6:00 PM – 6:20 PM | Rolling in & Arriving: Casual arrival, live feed of the bike tour & welcome drinks.

6:20 PM – 6:40 PM | Impulses from Heidelberg: Welcome by TUGZ and couch interview with Dr. Raoul Haschke.

6:40 PM – 7:30 PM | Chain Pitching: 3-minute pitches from OVGU teams with direct feedback.

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Open Track: Free networking, buffet opening and exchange at the standing tables.





Date: Wednesday, September 02, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: OVGU Student Center, Magdeburg

Target Audience: Young entrepreneurs, startups, OVGU startup teams, and invited network partners

Admission: Free (Registration via the platform is requested)

Will you be there? Then secure your spot on the Magdeburg leg and get fresh tailwind for your startup and register!

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