Innovation Festival in Bielefeld: Experience future topics up close!
Experience the first Innovation Festival at Bielefeld University on September 17th and 18th, 2025 - with specialist lectures and workshops on promising topics.

Innovation Festival in Bielefeld: Experience future topics up close!
On September 3, 2025, an important event is announced for the East Westphalia-Lippe region: the first Innovation Festival, which is organized by the campus of Bielefeld University and Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences. On September 17th and 18th, 2025, companies, researchers and decision-makers will have a platform to explore the latest technologies and cooperation opportunities.
The festival aims to present future-relevant topics and innovative approaches. The focus is on areas such as artificial intelligence, sustainable materials and digital health applications. An extensive program, which includes scientific lectures as well as workshops and innovation laboratories, complements the event agenda. The scientific expertise of the university and Bielefeld University will be fully showcased and inspire the participants.
Program and activities
Participants can look forward to a variety of activities. This includes pitches, lab tours and live demonstrations. On the second day of the event, the focus will be on health, care and medicine. Particularly exciting presentations will address intelligent assistance systems, digital healthcare and personalized medicine.
The workshops cover relevant topics such as automated production, digital business models and new materials. These practice-oriented formats offer participants the opportunity to delve deeply into specific topics and gain valuable insights. The festival thus makes an important contribution to promoting cooperation and strengthening the competitiveness and future viability of the regional economy.
A free experience
Participation in the Innovation Festival is free and the program can be viewed on the official festival website. The event is organized by Bielefeld Research + Innovation Campus GmbH (BRIC) as part of the EU-funded project “WIN4OWL – interdisciplinary science, innovative economy”. This underlines the commitment to promoting interdisciplinary approaches and bringing companies together with research institutions.
The festival is not the only one of its kind; It also finds inspiration in similar events, such as the Innovation Festival in New York City, organized by events.fastcompany.com is aligned. There are over 75 “Fast Tracks” taking place in various offices and venues, where leading business people provide insights into innovative strategies and creative solutions.
The Innovation Festival in Bielefeld is a groundbreaking event for the region. It could serve as a catalyst to develop new ideas and technologies and intensify the exchange between research and business. The organizers hope to welcome many interested participants to shape the future together.