BioIntelligence

The Catalyst for your Life Science Start-up

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Welcome to BioIntelligence

We build bridges between entrepreneurs, expertise, and industry—to foster genuine innovation in biotechnology, medical technology, and the life sciences.

Our high-tech incubator supports early-stage startups looking to turn scientific discoveries into market-ready solutions.

Founders with forward-thinking ideas, dedicated entrepreneurs, and visionary investors –this is the place for anyone seeking in-depth industry knowledge and the right network!

But we’re much more than just a startup incubator: Our innovation hub offers you exactly what you need to turn your vision into reality–right in the heart of Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.

BioIntelligence

What we do


BioIntelligence supports startups and companies with a comprehensive range of services.

BioIntelligence Consulting for Start-ups





✓ IP & Legals
✓ Operations
✓ VC Scouting

About the Startup Incubator

BioIntelligence Innovation for Corporates





✓ Innovation Assessment
✓ Start-up Matching
✓ Workshop Access

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Prof. Jutta Papenbrock and Khushal Borse from Plantilizer

"BioIntelligence provides a highly positive environment for Plantilizer’s professional development and growth. We value the incubator’s different roles as a ‘sponsor and mentor,’ ‘promoter and encourager,’ and ‘challenger and supporter.’"

Your incubator for life science startups in Lower Saxony

We support early-stage startup teams in the biotech, medtech, and life sciences sectors by providing funding, networking opportunities, and hands-on guidance as they enter the market.

Who is this for?

Do you have a science-based idea in biotech,
medtech, or the life sciences
and want to turn it into a business?

You're still in the early stages:

🔷 Maybe straight out of research,
🔷 Maybe with a small team,
🔷 Maybe with a lot of unanswered questions.

That’s exactly where we come in.

Startup Incubator
What do you receive?

It's not an all-inclusive package, but it offers concrete and effective services that you really need in the early stages.

Financing

✓ Eligibility for grants of up to €300,000 from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs
✓ VC Scouting: We help you find the right investors

About the financial support

Strong network

Access to experts in fields such as:
✓ Startup mentoring & coaching
✓ Tech and VC scouting
✓ Regulation, IP, law & business

Our Network

Personalized support

✓ Focus days at the start of the program
✓ Monthly workshops on relevant topics
✓ One-on-one coaching sessions

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Redefining the future of biotech, life science, and medtech start-ups.

Our portfolio

Founders in the BioIntelligence ecosystem have the access to our extensive network and leverage our expertise in tech scouting & matching, connecting industry giants with groundbreaking start-ups. Here, you will receive invaluable advisory support and gain access to scholarships or funding opportunities.

Pioneering the way, our first batch of 14 start-ups (2023) are pre-seed funded with up to 200.000 € within the framework of the "HTI" guidelines on the granting of subsidies for the promotion of high-tech incubators/accelerators by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economics.

Our Start-ups

Since 2023, we have been supporting startup teams that are building companies based on scientific and research findings. Here are a few of them.

Allogenetics

Development of allogeneic cell therapies for oncology.





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InCapSolution

Innovative encapsulation technologies for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

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Plantilizer

Bio-based plant growth stimulants as an alternative to synthetic fertilizers.

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NanoDrug Delivery

Nanoparticle-based drug delivery for precision therapy.



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Network

Curious on how BioIntelligence’s network operates and works together?

Empowered by visionary industry experts, scientific partners, and influential organisations.

Our network

Our Steering Committee and Board of Advisors are made up of known and trusted partners that guide our start-ups as experienced professionals, allowing them to fine-tune their strategy and business goals while simultaneously accelerating the whole ecosystem.

Sustainable growth is our goal: To achieve this, BioIntelligence relies on strong partnerships with recognized organizations and research institutions. Our network provides the scientific support needed to identify startups with the greatest potential and nurture them through our program.

Simply put, we dare what others don't.

Our operational team

Our dedicated team takes on every challenge – creatively, with determination, and with the goal of turning obstacles into successes.

Located in the heart of Hanover, our coworking space offers more than just a modern workspace: Here, our founders find an inspiring place where they can exchange ideas that are transforming the industry or come together for events such as workshops and pitches.

André Kaufung

Managing Director


André Kaufung

Felina Kallbach

Lead Project Coordinator


Felina Kallbach

Ulrike Munz

Communication and Business Development Lead

Ulrike Munz

Shahista Kaur

Working Student


Shahista Kaur

24 Start-ups

supported

Our Start-ups 🚀

Up to €300,000

in funding per team

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3 years

of operational experience

Our Team 👥

Program set

until 2028

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