Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Learn more about our tracks

AHEAD's SDG and Life Science track.

Our special Tracks

AHEAD fosters groundbreaking innovations with two specialized tracks: the SDG Track for global social and environmental challenges, and the Life Science Track for medtech and drug development. Discover more about how we can support your project.

SDG Track

AHEAD's SDG Track, short for Sustainable Development Goals, is for any spin-off or licensing projects at Fraunhofer, that seek to solve global, social or environmental challenges in an entrepreneurial way.

Life Science Track

The Life Science Track of AHEAD is a special subprogram for tech transfer projects in the fields of medtech (hardware) and drug development.

Timeline of the SDG Track

Here you have an overview of the timeline during the SDG Track. The first touchpoint will be the Bootcamp, followed by a jury session, which will evaluate your sustainability, according to the SDGs. After getting accepted for Phase 1 and SDG Track, you will have Check-ins in Munich or online every 3 weeks. In addition to regular program contents you will be able to get access to special workshops, coaching sessions, networking opportunities and more.

SDG Track partners

Sharkbite Innovation supports organizations at the intersection of technology, innovation and sustainability. The goal is to master the challenge of a sustainable business transformation. The Sharks are guided by the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN: translating them into the private sector, transforming sustainability challenges into new business opportunities and connecting companies with innovators worldwide.

Timeline of our Life Science Track

Here you have an overview of the timeline during the Life Science Track. Teams who apply for the Track, will attend the Bootcamp and Sprint, which take place together with all the other AHEAD teams. After that, there will be 3 Check-ins, that are specifically thought-out for your needs. We run this track together with Helmholtz Munich and Life Science Factory Göttingen, which means that the Check-ins will take place physically in Göttingen.

Life Science Track Partners

The Life Science Factory in Göttingen is a dedicated incubator for life science ventures, emphasizing user-focused innovation in bio- and medical technologies. It provides founders, start-ups, scientists, and researchers with comprehensive support, including open offices, mentoring, events, a prototyping workshop ("Maker's Factory"), and adaptable S1 laboratories, allowing them to concentrate on their research while the incubator handles the rest.