
For ideas bigger than the labs they were created in
The Jülich Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate Program is a comprehensive training program to elevate your innovation and entrepreneurship skills.
The JUICE Program is designed for young scientists: Start your journey to explore and shape commercial or social ventures rooted in research, regardless of the path you choose.
Start your JUICE journey

Unfold the innovation potential of your research
We understand the challenges you face: translating ideas into marketable solutions, securing funding, navigating the business world or securing positions in academia.
Discover how to go from research to a spin-off, a licensing deal, consulting or a citizen science project, and turn ideas into real-world success.

Why join JUICE?
Increase Your Research Impact
Learn how to turn your research into solutions that solve real-world
challenges.
Elevate Your Career
Gain skills highly valued in
industry and academia.
Expand Your Network
Collaborate with like-minded
researchers and innovation experts.
Hands-On Experience
Work on real projects that
prepare you for success beyond the lab.
Here's what you'll achieve in JUICE
Phase 1: Explore and test ideas
Start your journey with your own project idea or join another innovative project.
Master essential skills like market analysis, user identification, competitor assessment, and effective communication with stakeholders and experts.
Validate your ideas through stakeholder interviews and hands-on methods, refining your concept into a tangible solution.
Phase 2: Build a business model
Turn your idea into a viable business model with the help of personalized coaching.
Finalize your concept and develop an initial pitch deck. Participate in our networking event to build industry connections.
Phase 3: Take the Stage
Create a professional pitch deck and sharpen your pitching skills.
Showcase your achievements in the Innovation Contest and compete for 2,500 € in funding to support your next steps.
Complete the program with a JUICE certificate, personalized feedback, and clear guidance to advance your project and make your idea a reality.
What's in the JUICE Program
Workshops & Training: Interactive sessions on essential innovation skills, including market analysis, business modeling, and stakeholder engagement, designed to equip you with practical tools for turning research into real-world impact.
Mentorship: Access to experienced advisors and researchers, as well as individual online coachings.
Success Stories: Get to know alumni who’ve created impactful solutions and become part of the JUICE community.
Time Schedule
Phase 1
Set up & validate your case
🟩 Kick-off
13.03.25 • 9 am - 4 pm
tba - on campus Jülich
🟩 Market Orientation
25.03.25 • 9 am - 4 pm
tba - on campus Jülich
🟩 Stakeholder Engagement
08.04.25 • 9 am - 4 pm
tba - on campus Jülich
🟩 Communication Training
08.05.25 • 9 am - 4 pm
tba - on campus Jülich
🟧 Online Coaching I
19.05.25
online
Phase 2
Specify your model
🟩 Business Modelling
01.07.25 • 9 am - 3 pm
tba - on campus Jülich
🟩 Networking
01.07.25 • 3 pm - 6 pm
tba - on campus Jülich
🟧 Online Coaching II
05.08.25
online
Phase 3
Get on stage
🟩 Pitch Trial
04.09.25 • 9 am - 4 pm
tba - on campus Jülich
🟩 Innovation Contest
26.09.25 • 9 am - 2 pm
tba - on campus Jülich
🟧 online class ⠀ 🟩 presence events
Frequently asked questions
