This event is part of the RMU Postdoc Career Weeks 2026

We want to empower Early Career Researchers with tools, networks, and guidance to bring your science beyond the lab and into society.

Hosted by GUTENBERG innovate (Research and Technology Transfer, JGU) this session will introduce you to the support available to postdocs: from intellectual property advice and patenting strategies, to entrepreneurship coaching, innovation events, and tailored qualification programs. Our mission is to help you turn your discoveries into tangible societal value whether through startups, industry collaborations, or public engagement.

We will have support from FUTURY, our strategic partner bridging academia and industry across the Rhine-Main region. FUTURY brings a powerful ecosystem of innovation programs, corporate partnerships, and regional development initiatives – all aimed at strengthening the innovation landscape and creating new pathways for your research to make a difference.

How to leverage institutional support, build strategic networks, and position your research for maximum impact?

Speakers:
Gessica Cafaro is a sociologist and former education management professional with a passion for shaping future-ready education systems in Germany. She played a key role in building and scaling a startup from its early stages – gaining deep insight into the innovation journey. Today, she is thrilled to support researchers in bringing transformative technologies to society,
Christine Göhring has a background in the social sciences and humanities and has worked for a major academic publisher, among other places. She has been at the University of Mainz since 2010, initially in technology transfer; since 2015, she has been supporting researchers and students interested in starting a business by providing individual counseling and intensive guidance on grant applications. 
Thomas Glaser – Senior Startup & Innovation Manager @ FUTURY

Target group: Early Career Researchers (R1, R2, R3) from TU Darmstadt, JGU Mainz and GU Frankfurt

Language: English

Please note that the number of participants is limited, so early registration is recommended.

Separate registration required via https://eveeno.com/695181004 

Registration deadline: 15 June 2026