The Transfernale is an innovation festival that puts the innovative strength of the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg region in the spotlight over eight weeks at eight locations and is now taking place for the third time after 2023 and 2024.

We bring science and business together, strengthen collaborations and accelerate important transformation processes.

Dates:

August 13, 2026, Braunschweig, Siemens Mobility GmbH, “The course has been set: Full speed ahead towards the future!”

August 20, 2026, Gifhorn, Rapid Prototyping Technologie GmbH, “From Idea to Reality: Innovation You Can Touch”

August 25, 2026, Goslar, HC Starck Tungsten Powders GmbH, “Wolfram Works: Materials that charge the future”

03.09.2026, Helmstedt, Avacon AG, “Energy in Transition: Networks for Tomorrow”

September 10, 2026, Peine, HOFFMANN Maschinen- und Apparatebau GmbH, “Cool Solutions: Technology that creates clarity”

September 17, 2026, Wolfenbüttel, MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG, “Future Factory: Innovation served hot”

September 24, 2026, Salzgitter, PowerCo SE, "Batteries with positive power. Batteries for generations to come"

October 1, 2026, Wolfsburg, Volkswagen AG – Innovation Fund II, “Where Ideas Grow: Intrapreneurship in Practice”

Event series Arguments for Health: In a talk show format, we shed light on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare from different perspectives: from practical applications in elderly care, through administrative processes in clinics and health insurance companies, to the health literacy of patients in the digital information space.

ICBR 2026 ist die internationale Plattform zur Überprüfung der Herausforderungen, vor denen die Batterie-Recyclingindustrie weltweit steht. Seit 31 Jahren bringt die ICBR die internationale Gemeinschaft von Experten und Entscheidungsträgern der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette des Batterie-Recyclings zusammen, darunter Batterie-Recycler und -Hersteller, Sammelorganisationen, OEMs, politische Entscheidungsträger, Material- und Dienstleister und viele mehr

Finding skilled workers is becoming an increasing challenge for many companies. However, alongside traditional recruitment of skilled workers, new opportunities are emerging: AI, robotics, and modern technologies can help to redesign work processes and keep companies operational.

As the largest hydrogen meeting in the state of Brandenburg, the event brings together players from business, science, politics, and administration. It offers a statewide platform for exchanging information on current developments, future-oriented innovations, and expertise in the field of hydrogen technologies.

Look forward to

• a panel discussion with Minister Klement and selected experts,

• exciting technical presentations on current topics in the hydrogen economy,

• diverse opportunities for exchange and networking with industry players,

• as well as the accompanying exhibition with information stands from institutes and companies.

This year again, there will be an opportunity to present your institution or company with an information stand.

Renewable raw materials are playing an increasingly important role in the sustainable design of the construction industry. In our one-hour Future (Snack), we will illuminate the importance of agricultural fibers for the construction trade and their contribution to sustainable building in the central Lower Saxony future region.

Look forward to two exciting practical reports on the renewable raw materials straw and hemp. Benedikt Kaesberg from Baustroh GmbH will show with concrete examples how straw bales can be successfully used as insulation material in construction. Afterwards, Michael Kappel (Kappel GbR, district of Verden) will report from practice on his experiences with the cultivation, marketing, and application of hemp.

The event offers valuable insights along the entire value chain and is aimed at players from agriculture, crafts, and planning who want to inform themselves about innovative and sustainable building materials.

Date: September 10, 12:15 to 13:15 (digital)

HOFFMANN develops and manufactures innovative filter and refrigeration systems for the treatment and recooling of cooling lubricants. Stay tuned for exclusive insights into the transformation processes of this Stage partner!

Are you a student, graduate, or career starter in the technical-scientific field? Then use the Summer School to gain in-depth knowledge of the entire hydrogen cycle – from generation through transport and storage to application.

This year, the focus will also be on hydrogen derivatives such as ammonia, which will play an important role as energy carriers in the global energy system in the future.

Three good reasons to participate:

Expand your knowledge: Experts from science and business will convey central aspects of hydrogen and derivatives in the diverse week – from generation to application.

Make contacts: Talk to experts from research and practice and get to know a promising field of topics during a varied supporting program.

Advance your career: Use the practical preparation for your career: Many former participants now work on relevant future issues in research and industry.

Digitalization in Practice: XR Applications for Companies

Many companies are grappling with the question of which digital technologies are actually relevant for their own operations. It's less about short-term trends and more about concrete applications: Where can processes be supported, knowledge be made more accessible, or employees be relieved of burdens?

The XR Innovation Day on September 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the InnovationsCentrum Osnabrück (ICO) offers the opportunity to engage with these questions in a practical way. The day is jointly organized by the WFO, the WIGOS, and the XR CAMPUS from Niedersachsen.next Digitalagentur.



The focus will be on three thematic areas:

1. AI and XR - supported by Mobile-Etage GmbH

2. Digital Twins - supported by Aratall GmbH

3. XR for Maintenance and Remote Services - supported by Bitnamic GmbH



TGO Community Stammtisch



🚀 Meet & Connect – Who is new at the TGO Technology and Startup Center Oldenburg?

👋 New neighbors, new opportunities! Get to know the new members of the TGO community at the regulars' table and network with other startups and teams in a relaxed atmosphere.



🌟 What you can expect: ✅Meet the Newcomers – Who has just moved in? ✅Networking made easy – Simply start a conversation ✅Have lunch together – Bring your lunchbox or eat with us in the cloud





📅 Appointments 12:00 – 13:00 in the cloud at TGO



Registration is not required!



Join us and help the TGO community grow – we look forward to seeing you! 🚀

Program and registration until September 11!

Good battery technology alone is not enough: Start-ups and SMEs also need access to research infrastructures and market knowledge to get to market.

On September 16, 2026, the right partners will meet for the free workshop "Technology up close: Research meets entrepreneurial spirit" in Dresden:

In the TraWeBa research project, we bring together start-ups and SMEs with experts from research and industry.

Together, we want to find out: What research infrastructure is actually needed? What hurdles make access difficult? And what market information helps to develop a competitive product from a technological idea?

Insights from practice will be provided by Dr. Stefan Wolf from the Competence Network Lithium-Ion Batteries KLiB e. V., Dr. Maximilian Mellin from EAS Batteries GmbH and Dr. Michael Roscher from Sixonia.

In pitches and discussion rounds, participants share their concrete experiences, needs, and solution approaches. A tour of the Fraunhofer IKTS battery labs shows what research and development opportunities are already available.

"Battery Knowledge in a Nutshell" offers an introduction to the world of modern LI batteries. In 90 minutes, you will receive an overview of the structure and function of batteries, the essential manufacturing processes, typical fields of application – from electromobility to stationary energy storage – as well as current trends and future developments. The seminar is aimed at anyone who wants to get started with the topic of batteries – regardless of technical prior knowledge.

Content:

• Motivation for using modern LI batteries

• Structure of batteries

• Life cycle from raw material extraction to recycling

• A look into the future