NKCS Founders Roadshow - Saarbrücken
As part of our NKCS Founder Roadshows, we will be visiting CISPA in Saarbrücken to provide information on funding opportunities for start-ups – from specific start-up funding to opportunities for participation in research and development projects. The event will be complemented by extensive networking opportunities and the chance to hear interesting testimonials from other founders.
Europe has an outstanding scientific landscape with highly innovative research, particularly in the field of cybersecurity. In recent years, an increasing number of transfer institutions have been created to support highly innovative spin-offs from research. At the same time, start-ups need access to financial resources at all stages, either through investors or, in the early stages, through government funding.
At the same time, navigating the German and European funding jungle is a challenge that can quickly overwhelm young companies. This is where the NKCS offers concrete support with its founders roadshow, which complements the more specific start-up consultation activities. With this information event, we offer researchers, those interested in founding a company, start-ups and scale-ups an overview of funding from the initial idea to the market-ready product.
Following the presentations on funding, CISPA Technology Transfer offers an interactive exchange format. Founders and entrepreneurs report on their experiences with various funding programmes. Take the opportunity to ask your questions on this topic and learn for your own start-up project. The event is rounded off with social networking over delicious food and drinks.
Who: This event is aimed at students, researchers, spin-offs, start-ups, scale-ups and innovative SMEs
Registration: Participation is free of charge, but places are limited. Register by 25 March 2026 using the link above!
How to get there:
The event will be offered in a hybrid format. When registering, you can choose whether you would like to participate in person or virtually.
Contact:
National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity c/o DLR Project Management Agency
Email: nkcs@dlr.de
Web: nkcs.bund.de
Time |
Topic |
09:30 |
Arrival of participants |
10:00 – 10:30 |
Introduction: Fundamentals of the funding landscape (for start-ups) |
10:30 – 11:15 |
Start-up Funding in Horizon Europe |
11:15 – 11:30 |
Early funding for start-ups in Germany |
11:30 – 12:15 |
Networking |
12:15 – 12:45 |
Funding for later start-up phases |
12:45 – 13:15 |
Cybersceurity in the Digital Europe Programme |
13:15 – 14:15 |
Technology Transfer informs: Success Stories, Networking & FAQ |