Connect, Share, Innovate — 120 seconds at the forefront of Alzheimer’sand neurodegenerative diseases!
Date: 5th November 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM (registration from 2:30 PM)
Venue: MultiplexDX, Science Park of Comenius University, Ilkovičova 8, Bratislava
Language: English
Capacity: 100 participants – limited seats
Field: Tackling Alzheimer’s, related dementias and other neurodegenerative diseases through research, care, and innovation
Why join?
The first ADDIT-CE NeuroConnect Meetup (Brno, November 2025) brought together 22 pitch presenters and an afternoon of conversations that carried on long after the programme ended. For the second edition, the consortium moves to Bratislava – to the Science Park of Comenius University, home of MultiplexDX.
The format stays deliberately simple: short, sharp presentations followed by open networking. This year, investors will be part of the audience – so your 120 seconds reach not only research partners and clinicians, but also the people who fund what comes next.
What’s new in 2026: the Science for Investors training workshop
Excellent research isn’t enough on its own. To reach investors, companies or industry partners, it has to be clear what problem you solve, what solution you bring and who it creates value for.
That’s why this year’s meetup comes with an optional preparation step, organised by the ADDIT-CEand BridgeTTe projects together with JIC:
- When: 16 September 2026, 12:30–18:00
- Where: JIC Startup Hub, Purkyňova 649/127, Brno
- Price: Free – capacity limited to 50 participants across both consortia
- Language: English
- What you get: a clear structure for communicating research value; your own 120-second pitch built and rehearsed on the spot; live feedback in front of the group for six selected participants; and a closing panel with an investor and two spin-off founders on how research projects are assessed and which mistakes come up again and again.
What to expect on 5 November:
- The latest news and upcoming activities from the ADDIT-CE Project,
- Up to 20 short presentations (120 seconds each) from organisations working on diagnostics, therapies, care, digital solutions and investment opportunities,
- The chance to showcase your own project or service in a concise and impactful 120-second pitch, with investors in the audience,
- A collaboration platform: find research partners, technology providers, investors or care innovations,
- Insights into how you can contribute to and benefit from the ADDIT-CE network,
- A look inside MultiplexDX at the Science Park of Comenius University.
Programme
- 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Registration
- 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Welcome & ADDIT-CE news
- 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | 10 short presentations (120s pitches)
- 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Coffee & networking break
- 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 10 short presentations (120s pitches)
- 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Closing remarks
- 4:45 PM – 6:30 PM | Informal networking & matchmaking
Present your solution in 120 seconds
Are you developing a new technology, service or research project related to Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias or other neurodegenerative diseases? Do you provide care or support services for patients and families? Do you want potential partners, investors or healthcare providers to know about it?
20 slots are available – pitch topics by 16 October 2026. If you’d like to rehearse first, express your interest in the September workshop in the same form.
Who should attend?
- Researchers & clinicians,
- Companies developing diagnostics, therapies or digital solutions,
- Care providers & NGOs,
- Investors & funding organisations,
- Students & innovators,
- Anyone committed to advancing research, care and innovation in Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and other neurodegenerative diseases.
About ADDIT-CE
ADDIT-CE – Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostics Innovation and Translation to Clinical Practice in Central Europe – connects research teams from CEITEC MU, Faculty of Science MU, Faculty of Medicine MU, FNUSA, the Biomedical Centre SAS and the Institute of Neuroimmunology SAS with the biotechnology companies BioVendor, MultiplexDX and Geneton. Its mission isto link the research and innovation ecosystems of the Brno and Bratislava regions, modernise Alzheimer’s diagnostics and transfer new technologies into clinical practice.
This event has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under Grant Agreement No. 101087124. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union northe granting authority can be held responsible for them.
