The application for the Innovators Connect – Tandem 2025, a two-week international immersion programme designed for young researchers and early-stage start-up founders from Germany and India, is open now. The program aims to foster cross-border collaboration, support the translation of research into market-ready solutions, and strengthen innovation ecosystems through international exchange.
Taking place from 10 to 20 November 2025 in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, India, the programme will bring together participants in interdisciplinary teams to co-develop innovative ideas. Through a carefully curated agenda – including design thinking workshops, expert-led sessions, mentoring, networking opportunities, and site visits – participants will gain valuable insights into the entrepreneurial landscapes of both countries.
Eligibility (Germany):
Applications are open to doctoral candidates (ongoing or completed) and postdoctoral researchers (doctorate completed within the last four years) with a strong interest in innovation and a lab-to-market idea. Early-stage start-up founders or team members (with a founding date not older than two years) are also eligible, provided they hold at least a bachelor’s degree (a master’s degree is preferred) and are affiliated with a university, university of applied sciences, or research institution in Germany.
This program offers a unique opportunity to build international networks, receive tailored support, and explore new pathways for research-based entrepreneurship.
Application deadline: 13 July 2025
🔗 Applications are now open. For further details and to apply, please visit the website.
In case of questions, please write to Aadishree Jamkhedkar at jamkhedkar(at)dwih.org .