Event
Innovation Matchmaking in Oncology: Working Together Against Cancer—How Hospitals and AI Innovations Are Shaping the Future
15. October 2026
10:00 - 15:30
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Innovation Meets Oncology: On October 15 in Würzburg, the Innovation Matchmaking event will bring together hospitals, startups, and innovation stakeholders to explore AI-based solutions, initiate collaborations, and advance joint projects.
The Oncology Innovation Matchmaking event will take place on October 15 at the University Hospital of Würzburg as a prelude to the 6th BZKF Network Meeting, bringing together hospitals, startups, and key players from the innovation ecosystem in a targeted manner.
The goal is to foster new collaborations between medical practice and technological innovation and to further develop concrete projects in oncology. The focus is on AI-based innovations for medicine.
Selected startups will present their solutions in concise pitch sessions followed by interactive discussions to provide a quick overview of different approaches and concrete opportunities for collaboration with hospitals.
In addition, funding and financing opportunities for collaborations between hospitals and industry will be presented. Through an integrated mini-coaching session, clinicians will gain practical insights into avenues for project funding as well as guidance on framework conditions and support services.
In this way, Innovation Matchmaking creates a structured platform for direct dialogue between hospitals with specific needs and providers of innovative solutions.
Be sure to read the interview with Dr. Harald Unterweger and Prof. Dr. Stefanie Corradini. In it, they discuss the importance of collaborations, knowledge transfer, and AI innovations for oncology.
Learn why close collaboration between hospitals, research institutions, and startups is a crucial foundation for the future of cancer medicine. At the Innovation Matchmaking Oncology event, you’ll also have the opportunity to meet the participating stakeholders in person and exchange ideas.
Moderators
Startup Spotlight: AI Innovations for Oncology
Start-ups will present their solutions in concise 7-minute slots (5-minute pitch + 2-minute Q&A and audience interaction)
MAGIC HORIZONS GmbH
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From Idea to Funding—Funding Opportunities for Hospital-Industry Collaborations Focused on AI Innovations in Medicine, Including Mini-Workshops on Competency Development for Clinicians: “How Do I Secure Funding for My Project?”
Host
Bavarian Transformation and Research Foundation (BayTFS): Funding Program “Future Technologies for the Bavarian Economy”
BayFOR,
The BZKF networking event will follow at 1:00 p.m. Separate registration is required for this event.
For more information about the BZKF, visit www.bzkf.de.
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