INNOVATION DAY 2026 | RUG Ventures
Details
- Nijenborgh 3, Groningen
- Event
- Op locatie
- English
- 25 September 2026 11:25
- 20 October 2026 00:00
- 04 Nov 2026 10:00 - 15:30
- 50
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Over het event
Join Innovation Day 2026, the annual event where academic entrepreneurship takes center stage. Meet RUG and UMCG innovators and discover how research and innovative ideas can create meaningful impact in society.
Every year, Innovation Day celebrates academic excellence and impactful valorization in the Northern Netherlands.
This year’s theme is Imagination and Academic Entrepreneurship. And there’s even more to celebrate: 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of RUG Ventures!
The program starts at 10:00. Lunch will be served from 12:00, with time to network and exchange ideas with academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and other like-minded people.
Why should you participate?
- · Get inspired by engaging keynote speakers and Academic Inspiration Sessions
- · Discover innovative work and ideas from across RUG and UMCG
- · Celebrate innovation during the Impact Innovator Excellence Award ceremony
- · Connect with researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and other innovators
Ready for a day full of ideas, inspiration, and connections? Space is limited, so don’t wait too long to register!
> https://rugventures.com/innovation-day
Remember, registrations through RUGconnect aren’t possible. Only use the link above to register!
Organisator
The University of Groningen is an international university that focuses on all disciplines of science and technology. The UG is well-established within the Northern Netherlands region and has grown into an open academic community. Through our teaching and research, we foster the development of talent and work towards a better, more sustainable society, with a special focus on the research areas of Energy and Climate, Public Health, Sustainable Development, and Digitization and AI.