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bioRN News February 2026
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The year is only two months old, and already, the numbers speak for themselves. 
500 participants at life - the biomedical convention,
a growing network of more than 180 members,
6 fields of activity curated by bioRN,
and the second issue of life – the bioRN Life Science Cluster Magazine in the making.

This year is also a special one. 30 years of bioRN stand for three decades of building bridges between science, industry, investors and policy, and for turning scientific excellence into real-world impact. What started as a regional initiative has grown into a strong European ecosystem: built on people, driven by innovation.

Our community keeps growing and with it, the strength and diversity of the ecosystem. More members mean more perspectives, more expertise and more momentum for collaboration across the Rhine-Neckar region and beyond.
At the same time, bioRN has brought together key stakeholders at the highest level in six curated fields of activity, focused on one shared goal: further strengthening the region, accelerating translation and shaping sustainable growth.

And there is more to come. With the second issue of life – the bioRN Life Science Cluster Magazine, we are creating a powerful joint stage for the region.
A publication that showcases technologies, services and success stories and that amplifies our shared visibility far beyond individual channels. The more companies and institutions join this collective effort, the stronger the signal we send: this region moves forward together. If you would like to join this great initiative, please contact sf@biorn.org.

Meet bioRN in  March 2026

1) 12 March: Workshop "Verbundausbildung für Biologie- und Chemielaborant:innen -  gemeinsam ausbilden, Qualität in der Region sichern" (Join event of IHK Rhine-Neckar and bioRN) - Register here
2) 19 March: bioRN Webinar ‘Funding Strategy Essentials for Investor-Ready Biotech Startups’ Register here
2) 24 March, NEW! starting at 6pm, Urban Kitchen: bioRN Lounge featuring Leo Panrack, NAKO e.V. 
with his talk
>>German National Cohort (NAKO): Longitudinal human data and biosamples as a resource for the life science community<<  Register here

Don´t miss further news from the network at the bioRN website.
Find out about new bioRN events here and get the latest news about funding and growth opportunities at 05 | Opportunities.

Looking forward to see you soon!

Kind regards,

Stephanie Füller 
PR Manager
bioRN Life Science Cluster 
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01 | Research Highlights & News
02 | New Members
03 | Event Spotlights
04 | Event Calendar & Discounts
05 | Opportunities
06 | Open Positions
01 | Research Highlights & News

aimed analytics GmbH highlighted in deutsche-startups.de [more]

BioMed X: 
  • BioMed X Advances Women’s Health Innovation at Inaugural XFem Labs Pitch & Connect Event – Joint Event with bioRN [more]
  • BioMed X Launches First Research Project in Partnership with the Government of Barbados to Advance Therapy of Early Diabetic Kidney Disease [more]
bioRN: Looking back at life 2026: Connecting the life science ecosystem across regions [more]

Central Institute of Mental Health (ZI): NAKO study confirms link between smoking and depression [more]

DKFZ:
  • 3D microtumors could revolutionize treatment decisions [more]
  • Molecular cause of radiation damage identified [more]
  • Tracing Tumors in Cerebrospinal Fluid: A New Opportunity for Precision Diagnostics in Brain Tumors [more]
  • AI learns from animals: New approach to improve surgical imaging [more]
  • ERC Funding for Hellmut Augustin and Michael Platten [more]

EMBL: Microbiomes interconnect on a planetary-scale, new study finds [more]

Heidelberg Pharma Received Development Milestone Payment from Partner Takeda [more]

Heidelberg University Hospital: 
  • NXTGN Startup Factory successful in international ranking [more]
  • When Artificial Intelligence Creates Stronger Emotional Closeness than a Human [more]
  • Using AI to Retrace the Evolution of Genetic Control Elements in the Brain [more]
China’s NMPA approves Promega’s MSI detection kit as a companion diagnostic for KEYTRUDA® [more]

UKHD:
  • Shingles vaccination could slow cognitive decline  [more]
  • Natural and safe contraception: New research consortium aims to enable more reliable home testing [more]

02 | New Members


More information about the new members and other bioRN members can be found here.
5-HT Chemistry & Health is a global innovation ecosystem based in Ludwigshafen, connecting the fields of chemistry and health. It brings together corporates, startups, investors, and academic partners to foster innovation, digitalization, and collaboration. Its mission is to help shape the digital and sustainable future of chemistry and health through technology-driven collaboration. 
5-HT is part of the German Digital Hub Initiative (de:hub) and the Baden-Württemberg Digihub network. Its shareholders include BASF, SAP, the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, and the startup centers of Mannheim, Heidelberg, and Ludwigshafen.
Bioneer A/S is an R&D-driven CRO and CDMO and a Danish government-approved RTO with 40 years of experience. The company supports biotech and pharma partners in drug discovery, early development, and manufacturing, delivering customized solutions for early drug candidates, recombinant proteins, and key preclinical insights.
Hemex is a European Contract Research Organization (CRO) supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech SMEs with end-to-end pre-clinical & clinical development solutions. Headquartered in the Basel region, with offices in Germany, Benelux, and across three continents, Hemex specializes in multinational clinical trials. Services include clinical operations, regulatory support, quality assurance, BA/BE, PK, and Phase I studies, rapid patient recruitment, and imaging core lab services.
Konexio Biotech provides technical consulting across the full development pathway of biotechnological and pharmaceutical products. With a multidisciplinary team of experts in biomedical sciences, pharmacy, and engineering, the company delivers strategic technical and regulatory solutions to help innovative products successfully reach the healthcare market and patients.
SERVA has over 60 years of experience supplying high-quality reagents to scientists worldwide. The company combines expertise in manufacturing, development, and distribution with strong customer service and a commitment to innovation in the life sciences. Guided by technical excellence and total quality management, SERVA upholds the highest standards in product quality, workplace safety, environmental responsibility, and is certified to ISO 9001:2015.
The Central Institute of Mental Health is a leading European center for research and treatment in psychiatry, psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and addiction medicine. Its four clinics provide advanced psychiatric care for Mannheim’s population. In close collaboration with Heidelberg University and as part of national research alliances, the institute combines cutting-edge research with clinical excellence and employs over 1,400 staff.

03 | Event Spotlights

04 | Event Calendar & Discounts

Workshop: Learn from Experts – Maximize the Potential of Your Cell-Based Assays!
March 04-05, 2026 - Walldorf, Germany >>
15 % discount for members.

 
Aktuelle Trends im Biomanufacturing
March 11-12, 2026 - Stuttgart, Germany >>
Discount for members.


 
Apply now for the second Edition of the PRECISEU Best Practice Recognition!
Application Deadline: March 12, 2026  >>
 
Informationsveranstaltung: Verbundausbildung für Biologie- und Chemielaborant:innen – gemeinsam ausbilden, Qualität sichern
March 12, 2026 - Heidelberg, Germany  >>
 
GENESIS 26 ‒ The LIFE SCIENCE TECH DAY
March 12, 2026 - Heidelberg, Germany  >>
 
EMBO/EMBL Symposium AI In Biology
March 10-13, 2026 - EMBL, Heidelberg and online >>
5 % discount for members.
 
Advanced Therapies Congress 2026
March 17-18, 2026 - London, UK >>
20 % discount for members.
 
TREFFpunkt Gesundheitsindustrie "Mensch, Maschine, Miteinander?
KI und Robotik in der Medizin
March 19, 2026 - Stuttgart, Germany  >>

 
bioRN Webinar ‘Funding Strategy Essentials for Investor-Ready Biotech Startups’
March 19, 2026 - Online >>

 
Bio-Europe Spring
March 23-25, 2026 - Lisbon, Portugal >>
10 % discount for members.

 
bioRN Lounge with German National Cohort (NAKO): Longitudinal human data and biosamples as a resource for the life science community
March 24, 2026 - Heidelberg, Germany >>
 
LSX World Congress Europe 2026
25-26 March, 2026 - Lisbon, Portugal >>
10 % discount for members.

 
German Biotechnology Days
April 21-22, 2026 - Leipzig, Germany >>

 
BioVaria 2026
April 27-28, 2026 - Munich, Germany >>

 
Swiss Biotech Day 2026
May 04-05, 2026 - Basel, Switzerland >>
Ticket Discount & Global Village Participation

 
Global Innovation Summit 2026
May 06, 2026 - Basel, Switzerland >>
 
SaxoCell Conference 2026
June 02-03, 2026 - Dresden, Germany >>
20 % discount for members.

 
bio:cap europe 2026
June 02-03, 2026 - Berlin, Germany >>
60 % Discount on Tickets & 10 % Discount on Booth Bookings

 
qPCR-Workshop: Richtige Anwendung für mehr Routine im Laboralltag
June 23-24, 2026 - Walldorf, Germany >>
15 % Discount for Members!

 

05 | Opportunities


In this section we provide selected information on funding calls and events. On our website in the section startup support you will find a calendar with more Open Calls, Pitches, Knowledge Transfer and Closings.

Open Calls:  

  • Innovationspreis der Deutschen BioRegionen 2026 :  Gründerinnen und  Gründer aufgepasst: Jetzt innovative Ideen einreichen und bundesweite Aufmerksamkeit erreichen. more
  • PRECISEU Best Practice Recognition: Call deadline March 12th 2026. Apply here.
  • PRECISEU: Register on the Matchmaking Platform to receive information on the next call here
Internationalisation:
  • Market Exploration China: 2026 Delegation Trips of German Life Sciences Companies to China. For  more information, contact Daniela Weber (dw@biorn.org)

Knowledge Transfer: 
  • Projektleiter - Schulung Gentechnik - Universität Heidelberg more
  • IP Roadshow – Innovation schützen und strategisch nutzen more
  • WIPO IP Management: Clinic Program more
Closings: 
  • Volve Capital closes its first €9 million fund to back tech founders at the earliest stages - Volve Capital, more

06 | Open Positions
 

European Vaccine Initiative

  • ​Bilanzbuchhalter (m/w/d), Heidelberg [more]

PROGEN:

  • Auftragssachbearbeiter (m/w/d) - Vollzeit, Heidelberg, Deutschland [more]
  • Strategic Account Manager (m/f/d) – Heidelberg, Germany [more]
VectorBuilder: 
  • Territory Manager, DACH Region (Frankfurt) [more]
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