Bio × AI Hackathon Berlin 2026

The start of 2026 begins with a strong impetus for innovation, entrepreneurship and networking: on 27 and 28 February 2026, the Bio × AI Hackathon Berlin will take place in Berlin - organised in cooperation with Nucleate Germany, Project Europe and UNITE.

The hackathon brings together talents from the life sciences, Computer Science, engineering and the start-up scene. In an intensive 24-hour format, interdisciplinary teams work on real challenges from research and industry.

Main topics of the hackathon

The participants develop innovative solutions in three highly topical areas:

• Protein Design

• Genome Modelling & Synthesis

• Agentic AI in Life Sciences

The aim is to combine scientific excellence with entrepreneurial thinking and to develop ideas with commercial and social potential.

Opportunities for start-ups, researchers and talents

The Bio × AI Hackathon offers a unique platform for start-ups, those interested in founding a company, researchers and students in particular:

• Work on practical problems

• Exchange with leading VCs, industry partners and founders

• Visibility in front of a high-calibre specialist audience

• Impetus for spin-offs and innovation projects

Public pitch showcase & networking

A special highlight is the public pitch and networking event on Saturday evening, 28 February 2026. The best teams will present their solutions to over 200 guests, including investors, industry experts and decision-makers from business and science.

Take part now or recommend to a friend

• Apply as a team or talent and actively participate in the hackathon

• Securea ticket for the Public Pitch Showcase

• Share the event in your own network and draw the attention of talents, start-ups or research groups to it

The BTU Founders' Service supports the visibility of this initiative and encourages BTU members and regional innovation players in particular to participate.