VENTURE SPRIND
April 14, 2026
Berlin
Please note that this is an invitation only event.
At VENTURE SPRIND, more than 80 visionary, investment-ready teams will come together with over 300 exceptional investors from around the world. These teams span a broad spectrum - from early validation projects to established companies - including participants from SPRIND’s Funke and Challenge programs.
The SPRIND Approach
SPRIND tackles major challenges with bold ideas, connecting visionary people to drive social, ecological and economic innovation in Germany and Europe. We provide funding, build teams, and link them to key networks across science, business and politics to advance cutting-edge fields like engineering, computing and biotech.
The VENTURE SPRIND UNIVERSE
This year, we present the VENTURE SPRIND UNIVERSE: Seven themed planets with interactive sessions for all participants.
MATERIA – Next-Gen Materials ALGORA – Artificial Intelligence COMPUTA – Compute Infrastructure STELLA – Aerospace & Resilience ENERGIA – Future Energy VITALA – Advanced Medicine FACTURA – Industrial Innovation
Each planet brings innovators and investors together to explore real challenges and opportunities in its field.
The Sessions
At VENTURE SPRIND, we focus on what makes SPRIND and its portfolio companies unique: deep-tech expertise. That’s why all sessions are interactive discussions, not pitches.
Each 45-minute session brings together innovators and investors to dive deeply into a specific topic. The focus is on substance: real USPs, market dynamics, and challenges. Investors actively participate, making each session a structured, engaging exchange of insights.
Explore all sessions here and register your interest to create your own personal agenda. You’ll receive automatic calendar invites for your selected sessions, making it easy to keep track and know exactly where to be throughout the event.
Here you can find an overview of the floor plan at FUTURIUM Berlin and the respective areas. 
The agenda is subject to change and will be updated on a regular basis.
9:00 – 9:45 Arrival, Registration, Coffee & Networking
9:45 – 10:00 Opening: Rafael Laguna & Christian Bogatu (Main Stage)
10:00 – 10:10 Opening Keynote: Dorothee Bär (Main Stage)
10:10 – 10:20 Opening Keynote: Peter Leibinger (Main Stage)
10:30 – 11:15 Slot 1 (Planet Sessions) View all Sessions
11:15 – 12:00 Break & Networking
12:00 – 12:45 Slot 2 (Planet Sessions) View all Sessions
12:45 – 13:30 Break & Networking
13:30 – 13:45 Lunch Keynote: Martin Blessing (Main Stage)
13:45 – 14:30 Slot 3 (Planet Sessions) View all Sessions
14:30 – 15:15 Break & Networking
15:15 PM – 16:00 Slot 4 (Planet Sessions) View all Sessions
16:00 – 16:45 Break & Networking
16:45 PM – 17:30 Slot 5 (Planet Sessions) View all Sessions
17:30 – 17:45 Closing Keynote: Rafael Laguna (Main Stage)
17:45 – 19:00 Dinner Break & Networking
19:00 – 22:00 Evening Program: Networking Party, Music, Drinks & Informal Startup Showcases
All teams participating in VENTURE SPRIND 2026 are featured in the official event booklet, presenting their project, motivation, and current status.
Futurium Berlin Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin, is centrally located in Berlin-Mitte and is easily accessible by public transport. It is only a 5-minute walk from Berlin Central Station (Hauptbahnhof).
Public transportation: S-Bahn & regional trains: S3, S5, S7, S9 as well as numerous regional and long-distance trains (Hauptbahnhof) U-Bahn: U5 (Berlin Central Station or Bundestag) Bus: Several bus lines stop nearby, such as bus 245 (Futurium) or 120, 123, 142, 147 (Hauptbahnhof) Tram: several lines such as M5, M8, M10 (Hauptbahnhof)
Parking: There are no parking spaces available on the Futurium premises. Paid parking garages are available nearby, especially at Berlin Central Station or Luisenstraße. Street parking is limited and often crowded. It is recommended to travel by public transport or bicycle.
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