Start-Ups Rising from Academia: Thematics TeamUp 8.5.

Come and join this Thematics TeamUp networking event hosted by HDDD and FTDS where you will hear how to succeed in the startup world and to get motivation and gentle push for taking the big leap towards entrepreneurship. You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and to find people who can support you on your startup path. Join us to network and get invaluable insights into the latest developments!

Start-Ups Rising from Academia

Mon 8.5.2023 at 13:30–16:30
Workshop meeting room, Joki Innovation Centre 3rd floor
Lemminkäisenkatu 12b, Turku

Programme

13:30                Mix and mingle with snacks and drinks

14:00                Welcome words
                         Jaakko Järvi, FTDS chair
                         Jyrki Heino, HDDD chair

14:10               Key-note talk: The story of CardioSignal – Transforming Science into Health Tech Business
                        Mikko Pänkäälä, Precordior Oy

14:30               Q&A

14:40               Support and motivation for researchers with great ideas
                        Marjo Pihlavisto, UTU support services for research based spin-offs
                        David Oliva, TUAS approach to launch innovations
                        Tom Palenius, Turku Business Region title TBA

15:00              Q&A
15:10               Five-minute talks by spin-offs raising from Turku academia
15:40               Q&A

15:50               Mix and mingle with snacks and drinks
16:30               Event ends

Register to the event by Wednesday 3 May

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Thematics TeamUp is a continuous series of informal networking events for researchers and collaborators interested in the different topics. The networking events are hosted by the six thematic collaborations of the University of Turku. https://www.utu.fi/en/research/thematic-collaborations-in-research/team-up