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CZS Innovation Teams: Up to €600,000 for Academic Startup Teams – fundsforNGOs

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October 16-17, 2025 / Seattle, WA

The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds

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The CZS Innovation Teams program provides up to €600,000 in funding to academic startup teams working to transform research findings into commercially viable ventures. Supported by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, the program helps researchers develop business models, validate market potential, and advance technology transfer from universities and research institutions into real-world applications.

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