Kickoff & Team Formation
The cohort meets, challenges are introduced, and teams form around the research opportunities they want to explore.
CoLab 2026
Applications Open Again.
The next CoLab Programme matches each selected PhD student or postdoc with three master students to translate research into practical venture opportunities. The 2026 edition starts with kickoff on October 30 and closes with the final pitching competition on December 7. Master student and student applications are open now.
What to expect
Each selected researcher is matched with three master students to work through the programme as one team.
Master student and student applications for the 2026 edition are open now.
Kickoff takes place on October 30, 2026, with team formation and challenge introductions.
The final pitching competition takes place on December 7, 2026.
Programme events are currently planned for November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 30, and December 3, but the schedule may still change.
CoLab in Numbers
A compact research-to-business sprint
Weeks
5
Teams
7
Workshops
6+
Students per Team
4-5
World-Class Universities
3-4
Academic Backgrounds
24
CoLab 2026 Timeline
The main programme dates are set. Programme events are currently planned between November 3 and December 3 in the late afternoon or early evening, but the schedule may still change; teams can also meet independently in a flexible format.
Event 03Kickoff & Team Formation
Planned Workshops
Current November Schedule
Sessions are planned for late afternoon or early evening. Dates and formats may still change, and teams can meet independently whenever works best for them.
Nov 3
Launch
Nov 5
Casual get-together
Nov 10
Product-Market Fit
Nov 12
Storytelling
Nov 17
Mentorship
Nov 19
Financing
Nov 24
Pitch
Nov 26
Law
Nov 30
IP
Dec 3
Pitch get-together
Apply or stay in the loop
The PhD and postdoc path is open now. Master student and student applications are also open for CoLab 2026.
Updates
Student Applications
Master students and students can apply now to join CoLab 2026 teams and work on research-driven venture opportunities.
Updates
PhD & Postdoc Application
Apply with your research-driven challenge and shape a team around its route from lab insight to real-world application.
Archive
Past Editions
The 2026 edition is the current programme. Previous CoLab programmes remain available in the archive.
Latest Archive
CoLab Programme 2025
Review the full 2025 timeline, application flow, workshops, and final pitching competition in the archive.
Earlier Archive
CoLab Programme 2024
Revisit the inaugural edition with its faculty, cohort reflections, and programme highlights.