On October 16, 2025, Tübingen will once again transform into a vibrant meeting place for creative minds, visionary founders, and established companies. Our goal: to foster exchange, enable collaboration, and jointly drive forward medical innovation.
Whether at the exclusive satellite event with Bentley InnoMed, an exciting keynote, an intense panel discussion, or a personal speed dating – 4C Unplugged offers you the stage to gain visibility, build connections, and gather fresh impulses for your next growth phase.
We look forward to an inspiring day full of meaningful encounters, bold ideas, and future-oriented perspectives.
Satelite Event of the 4C Unplugged at Bentley InnoMed GmbH
A brand-new format that’s already generating buzz: The Satellite Event at Bentley has been very well booked — and it’s easy to see why.
It offers startups a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of our event partners that began as a startup itself and has since become a global player.
On October 16, 2025, before the 4C Unplugged, startups participating in 4C the Unplugged will get exclusive access to Bentley InnoMed GmbH — free of charge.
About Bentley InnoMed GmbH
Bentley is a leading medical technology company based in Hechingen, Germany, specializing in the development and marketing of innovative implants and catheters for vascular and aortic diseases. What makes Bentley particularly exciting for startups is that the company itself was founded as a startup and has developed into an international player through its innovative strength, regulatory expertise, and clear vision. Today, Bentley stands for “Made in Germany” quality and a corporate culture that promotes progress and collaboration.
The result: inspiration, real insights, and a format that’s already inspiring other partners of the event to follow suit.
Keynote Speech: From Clinical Practice to Capital Markets
– Translating Innovation in Healthcare
We are delighted to welcome Prof. Reinhard Meier as a speaker at our event. With his exceptional career as a physician, entrepreneur, and investor, he brings a unique perspective on healthcare.
Reinhard Meier is a physician, entrepreneur, and investor in the HealthTech sector. He co-founded the telemedicine platform TeleClinic, which was sold in 2020. Following his career as a radiologist and professor, he now supports healthcare startups as the founder and Managing Partner of YZR Capital, a Munich-based venture capital fund focused on digital health and innovative HealthTech solutions.
In his keynote titled „Vom Klinikalltag zum Kapitalmarkt: Translation von Innovation im Gesundheitswesen“ Prof. Meier will share insights from his personal journey and illustrate how medical innovations can be successfully transformed into entrepreneurial ventures.
Panel Discussion: PMF – Fake It Till You Make It?
This panel brings together leading experts from the MedTech and start-up ecosystem to explore the importance of product-market fit in healthcare.
We will discuss how early-stage companies assess the appeal of their product, validate demand despite limited market access, and effectively incorporate customer feedback into iterative product development.
Moderation will be led by Dr. Ramona Samba, CEO of sync2brain GmbH. The company develops personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation therapies, combining EEG (electroencephalography) with TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) to tailor the stimulation to the brain’s
Speed-Dating: The Networking Highlight with Impact
Speed-Dating has become a true highlight of 4C Unplugged – and for good reason: in previous years, this format has proven to be both highly effective and extremely popular.
In twelve focused rounds of four minutes each, startups, investors, established companies, and service providers meet face-to-face. This structured yet personal exchange enables participants to make valuable connections, identify collaboration opportunities, and gain fresh insights – all in a short amount of time.
The diversity of conversation partners creates a dynamic environment where innovation, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit come together – efficiently, directly, and on equal footing. Those who take part leave not just with business cards, but with real prospects.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Partners of 4C Unplugged
We would like to sincerely thank our partners who made 4C Unplugged 2025 possible. With their support, they not only provide the framework for this special event but also send a strong signal in support of MedTech innovation. As key players in the healthcare industry, they contribute expertise, networks, and innovative strength – and will be present throughout the day during the speed dating sessions, offering participants personal conversations, valuable insights, and potential partnerships.
