Germany Research and Innovation Tour
Join us for an exclusive event series showcasing Germany’s strengths as a leading destination for research, higher education, and innovation. The German Research and Innovation Tour (GRIT) highlights the wide range of opportunities for scientific collaboration and academic exchange between Germany and the United States.
Through discussions at leading U.S. institutions alongside prominent German organizations in research, higher education, and innovation, we explore key areas shaping the transatlantic research landscape. The tour aims to foster new partnerships, strengthen existing networks, and advance joint initiatives across disciplines.
Agenda
Monday, March 30: University of Chicago
Engagements focused on research collaboration, including faculty networking, funding opportunities, and thematic sessions on sustainability, quantum science, and innovation ecosystems
Tuesday, March 31: Northwestern University (Chicago & Evanston)
Visits to leading research centers and innovation hubs, including sessions on regenerative nanomedicine, translational research, and materials science, alongside networking and presentations on German funding and collaboration opportunities
Event Information
March 30, 2026, 12:00 AM to March 31, 2026, 12:00 AM
Chicago, Illinois
Organizer(s): DWIH New York, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington D.C., Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Chicago, American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, DAAD, DFG, Max Planck Institutes, Fraunhofer USA