BioRN is the science and industry cluster of the Rhine-Main-Neckar region around Heidelberg, one of Germany’s strongest biotech hubs. It is a non-profit network fostering health innovations and serving its members by creating a rich translational ecosystem as well as promoting, representing and connecting the regional innovation stakeholders. One of BioRN’s tools to achieve translation of research is HAEP, a scouting service for a tailored matching between innovation seekers and innovators.