International
Life Science and AI Investival
Innovation. Capital. Politics — coming together in a whole new festival format.
02-03 June 2026
Messe Berlin
Discover the future of life sciences
bio:cap – the new international Investival for innovators and investors in life sciences and artificial intelligence
Meet the world halfway between North America and Asia – in Berlin!
From June 2–3, 2026, Germany’s capital will become a central hub for life sciences in Europe and across the globe. From biotech and TechBio to diagnostics and artificial intelligence – this is where bold scientific and industrial innovation meets capital and politics.
bio:cap is hosted by Messe Berlin in cooperation with leading institutions in science and medicine. Held under the patronage of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), and supported by the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), the event breaks traditional boundaries and creates a new platform for interdisciplinary exchange.
The goal: to connect investors, start-ups, and top life science innovators with the global pharma industry, leading AI pioneers, and political stakeholders. Together, they will discover groundbreaking ideas, invest in high-potential ventures, and help shape the societal and political framework for the life science and innovation landscape of tomorrow. Because while Europe excels in cutting-edge research, it still has untapped potential when it comes to translating discoveries into market success and scalable growth.
What is an Investival?
An Investival combines the best of both worlds: investment and festival.
bio:cap merges the in-depth focus of a traditional investor conference with the energy, openness, and creativity of a festival. Participants can expect inspiring keynotes, curated matchmaking, and deep-dive sessions during the day, followed by casual networking and cool social events events in the evening.bio:cap is more than just a conference – it’s where deals, ideas, and visions come to life in a whole new atmosphere.
What is bio:cap?
bio:cap is the new international Investival for the life science and AI ecosystem – a visionary format that brings together investors and innovators from Europe, the US, Asia, and the Gulf region in a unique festival atmosphere.
Germany ranks among the global leaders in science and is investing billions into research with the aim of becoming a powerhouse in biotech, pharma, and AI. bio:cap reflects this momentum: where innovation, capital, and politics come together to shape the future of life sciences.
At a glance
02-03 June 2026
CityCube Messe Berlin
Life Science and AI Investival
Biotech, TechBio, Pharma, AI, Diagnostics
Who’s coming?
- Pharma and Corporate Companies seeking innovation and strategic partnerships
- Life science, biotech, TechBio and AI start-ups looking for capital and growth connections
- Venture capitalists, investment funds, corporate VCs, and business angels scouting for the next unicorns
- International decision-makers from governments, funding agencies, and industry associations shaping the future framework of Europe’s life science ecosystem
What to expect
Matchmaking and Partnering:
Exclusive 1:1 meetings connecting start-ups with international investors. A dedicated pitch stage gives founders the spotlight to present their innovations and secure investment.
Inspiration through Keynotes:
From industry visionaries to political leaders – top minds in AI-powered biotech, life sciences, and pharma will share their insights and vision.
Networking, Berlin-style:
Business during the day, club night after dark – all in Berlin’s unmistakable atmosphere.
Political Exchange:
Special panels bring together innovators and representatives of governments to discuss regulatory frameworks and future strategies.
Why Berlin?
Berlin is Germany’s start-up capital – a magnet for talent, capital, and creativity from around the world.
Together with the federal state of Brandenburg, the capital region offers one of the largest and most renowned science clusters in Europe. This unique combination of the capital city with its strong economic and research environment unites entrepreneurial spirit with creative culture - perfect conditions for an Investival. A close-knit ecosystem of co-working spaces, accelerators, VCs, and successful founders fuels innovation at the intersection of science, tech, and business.
Especially at the interface of biotechnology, AI, and digital health, Berlin is pioneering tomorrow’s innovations – from molecular diagnostics and personalized therapies to digital drug twins. bio:cap makes these synergies tangible: as a platform for data-driven biomedicine, a stage for interdisciplinary partnerships and as a catalyst for investment in a new era of life sciences.
Berlin is also a political powerhouse at the heart of Europe – where strategies for science and growth are crafted, and policies for investors and founders are made.bio:cap uniquely connects political leaders with stakeholders from science, investment, and pharma.
At the same time, Berlin offers an inspiring backdrop – from historic charm to modern tech hubs and legendary nightlife. This unique blend encourages open exchange and attracts international conferences year after year. bio:cap has found its perfect home here.
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