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Your research has the power to drive innovation and societal change. Max Planck Innovation supports you in turning discoveries into real-world impact — through patents, licensing, start-ups, and the MAX!mize incubation program.
Bernd Ctortecka (Physicist, Senior Patent & License Manager), Gökce Özyurt (Electrical Engineer, M.Sc. Economics, Senior Patent & License Manager), and Clemens Frick (Master in Management, Start-up & Portfolio Manager) provide expert guidance at every stage.
We help identify patentable inventions early, balancing publication with IP protection. Whether it’s a new material, software/open source, or processes, we assess market potential and guide you through the patent process efficiently. Once protected, your technology can be licensed to industry — we handle market analysis, valuation, and negotiations to secure a successful commercialization.
For those interested in pursuing a start-up, we offer full support: from ideation, over business model development, grant applications to investor networks and funding. In addition, the MAX!mize program provides tailored support: individual coaching, workshops e.g. on pitching, finance and networking
Join us at 10:00 am on December 2nd, 2025, in Stuttgart to learn more. Your research has potential. Let’s make it happen by Connecting Science and Business
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