On August 28th 2019, 28 young high-tech companies met 60 representatives of the German Mittelstand in the hotspot of the German chemistry ecosystem “Chemiepark Bitterfeld-Wolfen” to discuss synergies, innovative technologies and business models in the chemical industry and its many applications.

Impressions of Champions X Chemistry & New Materials

Young high-tech enterprises & Mittelstand | 12 Technology-Sectors

Analytics & Nanotechnology

Fine & Speciality Chemicals

Manufacturing & Platforms

Catalysts & Enzymes

Materials

Simulations, Software, AI, AR/VR, Machine Learning

Digitization & Chemistry 4.0

Green Chemistry

Industrial Biotechnology

Circular Economy & Clean Technologies

Polymers & Applications

3D Print & Additive Manufacturing

The event host

CHEMICAL PARK BITTERFELD-WOLFEN

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

1.200ha

Total Area

13.000

Jobs

360

Resident companies

80

Manufacturing companies

“The world of chemistry. Chemistry for the world” – this is the claim of the companies at the Chemical Park Bitterfeld-Wolfen, which is one of the largest areas for chemical and pharmaceutical companies in Germany. These companies include global players such as Bayer, Nouryon and Evonik. The foundation for the chemical industry was laid here 125 years ago – today there is a self-sufficient network of national and international groups, SMEs and start-ups.

Impressions: Unhide The Champions X Chemistry & New Materials

Participants’ Voices

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Max FuhrChemiepark Bitterfeld Wolfen
“Very good organized, awesome food & service, impressive quality within the startups”

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“Well-organized event; good visibility for startups (clustered pitch sessions, exhibition space in one room around catering area)”

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Frank StampaFoxBase GmbH
“Great event!”

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Robert HetzeBrenntag
“Events of this kind allow us to move forward together. There was a wide range of topics, but each idea was very interesting. Thanks for the great organization.”

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Felix Wegerpackwise GmbH
“"Four days after the event, nine speed dating dates became two pilot customers and four promising follow-up dates. Each of the participants had the desire to discover something new. The perfect prerequisite for further exciting conversations. "”