Where we bring people together

At chemstars, we believe breakthroughs happen when bright minds meet. Our events connect researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts to accelerate the transformation of our industry.

Whether you’re building a startup, exploring collaboration opportunities, looking for investment targets or just seek inspiration, our annual events are designed to spark the connections that move your ideas forward.

From Lab to Market Challenge

Are you a scientist in chemistry, industrial biotech or material science working on research that could change the world? Then this one is for you!

Our From Lab to Market Challenge is an idea competition aimed specifically at product and business ideas in the chemical space. It is a platform for dreamers, visionaries. Those who believe science is more than just high-ranking publications. Those who want to see their research create impact in the real world.


Target Group: PhD Students, Scientific Employees and Professors at
universities and research institutes across Germany

Chemical Industry Disrupt

It’s more than a conference. It’s a catalyst for collaboration and open innovation, where pioneering startups, industry leaders and forward-thinking investors come together to challenge conventions, share insights and build partnerships that will define tomorrow’s chemical industry. For those who believe that true transformation happens when we innovate together.



Target Group: Startups, Corporates and SME

Chemistry Ecosystem Night

Building startups in the chemical industry isn’t easy. But helping them is. That is the simple but powerful motto of our annual ecosystem night. A night about real conversations and new connections, without agenda or the search for the strategic fit. It’s about taking a step back from day-to-day business and asking one simple question: How can we support each other.


Target Group: Startups, Corporates and Investors