Dear *|FNAME|* *|LNAME|*,
Two last things to do before OOO for the summer break:
- Read the newsletter and learn about the bioRN activities
- Mark your calendar to join and register for: life – the biomedical convention on 4 February
As summer hits its peak, July brought a wave of new formats, inspiring events, and fruitful collaborations. Here's what moved our network this month – and what’s coming next!
bioRN Blood & BBQ: At our Blood & BBQ event at 10 July, incredible people took time out of their day to roll up their sleeves and give something truly vital. In return, we fired up the grill, shared good food and good talks – because giving back should feel good, too. One donation can save up to three lives. Next year, we’re counting on you again! Get some impressions
here.
bioRN C-Level Circle: trusting exchange, peer coaching and strategic discussions
We proudly launched the first edition of our C-Level Circle on 24 July at the KLINKER Café. This new and exclusive format designed for Executives of our member companies offers a space for open, strategic exchange in a confidential setting, combined with an impulse from a proven expert on a topic of particular relevance. The feedback from the 30 attendees was overwhelmingly positive! Participants appreciated the high trust level, peer-based learning, and the profound impact on C-levels in our vibrant life science ecosystem! The next C-Level Circle is in planning, stay tuned at our
website.
Supporting the vibrant Heidelberg ecosystem:
As a network partner, bioRN supported two events that highlight the visibility of our region as a life science and AI hot spot and attract numerous talents.
The EuroStem Peers Annual Conference on 11-12 July at BioLabs Heidelberg provided plenty of opportunities for exchange and knowledge transfer for young scientists working in the MINT field.
The premiere of the event “AI Science for Business" on July 25, 2025 at Heidelberg Innovation Park combined top speakers, real business cases and hands-on AI in around 70 sessions, underlining the growth of the Region as a hub for data-driven life science innovation.
bioRN receives funding to further strengthen the life science ecosystem:
We are excited to announce that our application under the Regional Innovation Systems (RIS) program within the EFRE framework has been approved! With this support, we will further strengthen the life science region Rhine-Neckar and actively drive the transformation of the healthcare sector in Baden-Württemberg. Further more the application for "SynergieHub4 Health", a collaborative project by BioPharma Cluster South German, BioRegio Stern, BioLago and bioRN was also approved. Read more
here.
M2M Member-to-Member insight: spotlight on Probio
In July’s M2M session, we spoke with Probio, a global CDMO with strong expertise in CGT, antibody, and protein therapeutics. The conversation offered valuable insights into their service portfolio and vision for biologics innovation.
Missed the session? The video is now available on your
website.
Looking ahead – smartLabs Summit- “optimise your workflow”- program is now finalised and available on our website.
Topics include: Digital transformation in the lab; Lab infrastructure and connectivity; Smart purchasing and digital procurement; Automation and AI-driven workflows. One special highlight of the day will be the panel discussion on "Future-Proofing the Lab": From Automation to AI", moderated by Dr. Nikolay Dobrev, Founder and CEO of of
Data Powered Therapeutics. The panelists will discuss how to implement
interoperable systems, enable
scalable and reproducible data generation, and integrate
wet-lab experimentation with digital workflows.
More information and registration here
REGISTRATION IS OPEN/Call for Abstracts : life – the biomedical convention
4 February at the Heidelberg Congress Centre (HCC).
life – the biomedical convention showcases the scientific excellence of the Rhine-Neckar region, bringing together national and international expertise and connecting the strong network of stakeholders across the life science ecosystem.
The upcoming edition will explore two thematic tracks:
Track 1: "Synthetic Biology" will provide a deep dive into the latest research trends and technologies
Track 2: "Regional Innovations" will showcase research highlights and technologies made in "the Rhine-Neckar Region"
Researchers & scientists: Submit your topic proposals by 30 September! Share your expertise, present your groundbreaking work and help shape a high-quality program that bridges cutting-edge science with real-world application.
Plan your visit now and register at our
website.
And last not least, get the latest news about funding and growth opportunities at 05 | Opportunities.
We wish everyone a smooth start into August and a refreshing summer break!
Kind regards,
Stephanie Füller
PR Manager
bioRN Life Science Cluster
