Kickoff & Team Formation
The cohort meets, challenges are introduced, and teams form around the research opportunities they want to explore.
CoLab 2026
Applications Are Open Again
The next CoLab Programme brings PhD students, researchers, entrepreneurial students, and mentors together to translate research into practical venture opportunities. The 2026 edition starts with kickoff on November 29 and closes with the final pitching competition on December 3. Student applications are expected around September-October 2026.
What to expect
PhD and researcher applications for the 2026 edition are open again.
Student applications are expected to open around September-October 2026.
Kickoff takes place on November 29, 2026, with team formation and challenge introductions.
The final pitching competition takes place on December 3, 2026.
Workshop formats and speakers will be announced soon.
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. Workshop details will be added as soon as they are confirmed.
Event 03Kickoff & Team Formation
Apply or stay in the loop
The PhD and researcher path is open now. Student applications are expected around September-October 2026, and students can already register for updates.
Updates
Student Applications
Student applications are not open yet. They are expected around September-October 2026; join the update list to hear when the window is confirmed.
Updates
PhD & Researcher 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.