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AHEAD Events

Here you can find all important information about upcoming events within the AHEAD Program. If you haven´t had the chance to attend an event, you can get an insight into the last events we hosted.

Upcoming Event: AHEAD Bootcamp - September 2025

The Bootcamp is an intense, four-day full-time experience in Munich and the critical entry gate into AHEAD. It serves the following purpose: deep assessment of and stress test for product, market and team readiness levels,  creation of a roadmap with experienced coaches, application to AHEAD phase 1 and convincing the jury of your project.

When?                                             

15. - 18. September 2025

Where?

Munich

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Event: AHEAD Pitch Night - October 2025

Innovative technologies, entrepreneurship and groundbreaking ideas? Get ready for the next AHEAD Pitch Night!

 

Get to know the most exciting Fraunhofer Tech-Transfer projects of the day after tomorrow at our AHEAD Pitch Night. 
 

What to expect?
 

... meet the deep tech teams from the spin-off and licensing track of the AHEAD program.

... also get to know the new teams that have just started the program.

... network with teams looking for co-founders, industry partners and investors.

 

Further information and registration available on Eventbrite!

Latest Events

Networking & Matchmaking / 21.1.2025

AHEAD Connect Volume II

With nearly 100 matchmaking slots and numerous spontaneous conversations, valuable connections were made, laying the groundwork for future collaborations. 🚀

Networking / 24.9.2024

Pitch Night

The highlight of our september Check-in? Our intimate pitch event, where teams had the chance to present their cutting-edge ideas in front of a captivated audience from the local innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem!

9.9.2024

Bootcamp XIV

Throughout Bootcamp XVI, our newly formed teams immersed themselves in workshops exploring a range of subjects such as #Market, #Team, and #Product Readiness.

This journey provided them with valuable insights and creative approaches to advance their projects. We’re excited to warmly welcome these teams as they begin Phase 1 of the AHEAD program!

3.7.2024

AHEAD Connect

The first official 'AHEAD Connect' event, themed "Matches made in Heaven". An event where individually curated guests meet our teams in private 1:1 sessions with a mindset to open new doors and offering hands-on support for the next steps. 

4.6.2024

AHEAD // CORNEXION

At the Matching Event in Lingen, which was organized together with CORNEXION, selected teams met decision-makers from SMEs in the fields of production, process automation and intralogistics. All teams were able to pitch their project and then gather valuable feedback and make new contacts.

4.3.2024

Bootcamp XV

The March 2024 AHEAD Bootcamp was in full swing, and what a start of the AHEAD journey it's been! We're thrilled to have welcomed 25 dynamic teams, each driven to refine their concepts and push the boundaries of innovation. 

26.3.2024

Pitch Night

Our electrifying pitch night! Imagine a room buzzing with excitement as our teams presented their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of industry experts. It was a showcase of creativity and collaboration, setting the stage for an incredible journey ahead.

11.9.2023

Bootcamp XIV

During our Bootcamp XIV, 32 teams dedicated their time to participating in workshops covering various topics, including #Market, #Team, and #Product Readiness.

This experience enabled them to acquire fresh insights and innovative ideas for their projects. We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to all the newly joined teams embarking on Phase 1 of the AHEAD program."