We Empower Individuality
Science and impact – become a Max Planck changemaker! Because your insights have the power to transform the world.
We empower researchers from across disciplines – from social to life to human sciences – to turn their insights into application.
Researchers from all 84 institutes who are interested in founding a start-up are warmly invited to apply for our start-up incubation program. Through personalized coaching and tailored program content – for example, in the form of parallel workshops – we ensure the best possible support for each individual business idea.
Tech Innovation
Chemistry, Physics & Technology Section (CPTS)
Biology & Medicine Section (BMS)
Social Innovation
Human Sciences Section (HSS)
The 3 Steps of MAX!mize: Bootcamp, Phase 1 & Phase 2
Program Feedback from MAX!mize Teams
Feedback on the Bootcamp from the Batch #5 teams in response to the question:
What was the single most valuable thing you learned during the Bootcamp?
"This experience pushed me beyond my comfort zone, forcing me to break down complex ideas, craft a compelling narrative, and deliver it with clarity and confidence."
"It made me realize that bridging the gap between deep science and real-world impact is not just possible, but essential for driving innovation."
"I learned how the idea of founding a company can be translated into concrete steps and an action plan."
"Be dynamic and flexible, find out more about what customers need, not what you currently have."