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Hey, Max Planck Changemakers:

Ready to Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential?

Program

MAX!mize: more than an incubation program

It is the exclusive start-up incubation program for the Max Planck Society by Max-Planck-Innovation.

 

It is a structured path for transforming cutting-edge research into market-ready solutions.

We empower researchers across life, physical and social sciences to turn their insights into real-world applications.

MAX!mize: a selective incubation program

3 days
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6 months
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from 18 months (Market Track)
to 30 months (Development Track)

COACHING

NETWORKING

CURRICULUM

FUNDING

TEAM

A minimum of two individuals is required for incubation in MAX!mize. 

 

MAX PLANCK AFFILIATION

At least one team member must have a Max Planck affiliation. Only Max Planck–affiliated team members can receive funding.

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FIRST PROOF OF CONCEPT

A first PoC offers initial insight into your start-up idea, reduces risks and resource use, and provides a solid basis for decision-making.

What our teams say

Team ClearCut Biolabs: 

"One of the biggest transitions was learning to think beyond the science and focus on the product’s unique selling point."

Team MaiTY:

"By supporting us with real money at a very early stage, they helped us approach the whole thing a lot more seriously and give the self-confidence that we are on the right path."​

Team sci-an:

"In general, we initially have a lot of fun in a lively and energetic atmosphere with the trainers and our scientific colleagues."​

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Where are you right now in your start-up journey? 

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Let's figure it out together and take the next steps.

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