Linnaeus Innovation Forum 2026

Where Future Materials
Meet Space Exploration

A Forum for Those Rethinking Industry.

The Linnaeus Innovation Forum 2026 in Berlin brings together pioneers from industrial hemp, materials science, and the space sector — where sustainable resources meet high-tech applications.

A day dedicated to peer-level exchange, bold ideas, and collaborations that go far beyond the status quo.

Save the date: 09 June 2026 (Outlook / Apple Calendar)
Save the date: 09 June 2026 (Google Calendar)
In Collaboration with

Supported by

Network & Dissemination Partners

What Is the Forum About?

Discover

New Materials.
New Standards.
Discover the potential of hemp-based composites and bio-based materials that combine sustainability with high performance. Lightweight, resilient, and future-ready – engineered for applications that set new benchmarks, from industry to aerospace.

Connect

People Who
Make Transformation Possible.
Meet investors, industry decision-makers, researchers, and policy leaders who don’t just discuss transformation but drive it.

A space for honest exchange, strategic dialogue, and lasting connections – interdisciplinary, focused, and on equal footing.

Take Off

From Idea
to Implementation.
Leave with more than inspiration: with concrete perspectives, new partnerships, and actionable next steps.

This is where the next generation of sustainable materials begins – ready to move from the lab into real-world applications.

Why This Forum?

Because Real Innovation Requires More Than Presentations

The Linnaeus Innovation Forum 2026 is not a conventional conference format.
It is a curated space for collaboration and dialogue, intentionally bringing together diverse disciplines – from materials science and industrial hemp to aerospace. Instead of keynote marathons and superficial networking, the Forum focuses on:f:

 

  • thematic working groups with real depth,
  • interdisciplinary exchange formats that open new perspectives,
  • and structured matchmaking designed to initiate tangible collaborations.

Because Transformation Happens at the Interfaces.

The major challenges of our time cannot be solved within isolated industries.
Innovation in sustainable materials emerges where research, industry, start-ups, investors, and public actors work together – not side by side, but in collaboration.

The Linnaeus Innovation Forum creates exactly this space:
focused, facilitated, and geared toward implementation.

Weil es um den nächsten Schritt geht.

Ziel des Forums ist nicht Inspiration allein,
but orientation, commitment, and connectivity. Participants leave the day with:

 

  • new connections,
  • clear entry points for collaboration,
  • and a shared understanding of how sustainable material innovations can transition into real-world applications.
Learn More About the Format and Program

Who Is This Forum For?

Industry & Aerospace

Decision-makers and innovation leaders evaluating new materials, supply chains, and applications.

Start-ups & Scale-ups

Teams working in advanced materials, bioeconomy, aerospace, deep tech, and circular engineering.

Investment & Funding Actors

Investors and institutions interested in sustainable, scalable technologies and industrial deployment.

Research & Academia

Universities, research institutes, and transfer offices aiming to bring their developments into real-world application.

Policy & Innovation Ecosystem

Stakeholders from public administration, clusters, and networks actively shaping the framework conditions for transformation.

Partners & Sponsorship

Shape What Will Become Tomorrow’s Standard.

The Linnaeus Innovation Forum 2026 offers selected partners the opportunity to contribute strategically, substantively, and visibly within a forward-looking innovation environment.

Partners of the Forum are not traditional sponsors.

They are co-creators with direct access to key actors from industry, research, start-ups, investors, and public innovation ecosystems.

What a Partnership Enables

  • Positioning at the Intersection of Material Innovation & Space
    Visibility where new applications, collaborations, and value creation emerge.

 

  • Substantive Involvement Instead of Mere Presence
    Integration into selected formats such as showcases, moderated sessions, or thematic working groups.

 

  • Access to a Curated Network
    Exchange with decision-makers and development partners in a focused, professional setting.

 

  • Shaping the Innovation Discourse
    Contributing to topics, questions, and perspectives that define the future of sustainable materials.

Partnership Formats for #LIF2026

  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Innovation & Technology Partnerships
  • Showcase & Demonstrator Formats

(Details and formats are tailored individually.)

Interested in a Partnership?

Get in touch with us to discuss your role within the Forum.
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Participation & Tickets

Curated Forum

The Linnaeus Innovation Forum 2026 is intentionally designed as a focused format.

Participation is open to stakeholders who actively seek to shape the future of sustainable materials, industrial hemp, and aerospace.

With your ticket, you receive:

  • Access to all program formats (working groups, panels, matchmaking)
  • Participation in curated exchange and networking sessions
  • Insights into selected projects, roadmaps, and technology pathways
  • Catering throughout the day, including the evening program

Participation Options

The number of participants is intentionally limited to ensure high-quality exchange and effective working formats.
View Participation Options (Eventbrite)

FAQ

What distinguishes the Linnaeus Innovation Forum from a traditional conference?
The Forum is not a stage-centered format.
At its core are facilitated working sessions, thematic working groups, and targeted matchmaking designed to actively foster exchange and collaboration.
Who is the event intended for?
The Forum is designed for stakeholders from industry, aerospace, materials research, start-ups, investment, policy, and innovation ecosystems who are developing or investing in sustainable material solutions.
Do I need to be from the aerospace sector to participate?
No.
The Forum is intentionally designed as an interdisciplinary platform. All perspectives that contribute to the development, scaling, or application of innovative materials are welcome.
In which language will the Forum be held?
The event will primarily be conducted in English.
Some individual contributions and discussions may also take place in German.
What is the structure of the day?

The day combines key impulses, thematic working sessions, reflection formats, and networking opportunities.
The aim is to create a balanced mix of substantive input, meaningful exchange, and the concrete initiation of collaborations.

👉 Format & Program

Are there opportunities for targeted networking?
Yes.
The Forum offers facilitated matchmaking formats, curated 1:1 meetings, as well as informal networking sessions throughout the day and during the evening program.
Can my company or organization become a partner?

Yes.
The Linnaeus Innovation Forum offers various partnership and participation formats.
Interested organizations are invited to get in touch to explore potential roles.

👉 Discuss a Partnership

Where can I find information about tickets and participation options?

Details on ticket categories, pricing, and booking are available on the ticket page.

👉 View Participation Options (Eventbrite)

Organizations from the Innovation Ecosystem

These organizations contribute applied expertise, technological use cases, and implementation perspectives to the Linnaeus Innovation Forum.