You are cordially invited to join us for the Science Startup Day 2024, which aims to boost the huge potential of scientific projects to the path of growth startups.
The day will bring to you experienced research-based entrepreneurs, workshops for topics relevant to commercialization and opportunity to meet up with investors and other researchers interested in entrepreneurship. Young Researcher Entrepreneur will also be awarded by Kaute Foundation.
The event is for Research to Business (R2B) teams, startups and spin-offs from university or research organization, as well as for investors and growth startup talents.
Secure your participation and sign up now!
Agenda
9:30 Coffee
10:00 Welcoming words, Janne Laine, Vice president of innovation, Aalto university
- The ICEYE story, Pekka Laurila, CTO & Co-Founder, Iceye Oy
- What is the outlook for startup funding? Marjo Ilmari, Senior Director, Business Finland
- Young Researcher Entrepreneur Award 2023, Tuomas Olkku, Kaute Foundation
11:15 Workshop session I
- Investor expectations for research-based health & life science innovation, Sara Kangaspeska, Innovestor Life Science
- Investor expectations for research-based innovation, other industries, Jussi Sainiemi, Voima Ventures
12:00 Light lunch and networking
13:00 The Nanoform story, Edward Häggström, CEO, Nanoform Oyj
13:15 Reverse pitching by investors
13:35 Coffee and networking
14:05 Workshop session II
- Cap Tables Made Simple: A Crash Course for R2B Startups, Mona Sauren, Maki.vc
- Valuation of the startup, strategic value and early exit vs homerun, Ville Heikkinen, Butterfly Ventures
15:00 Pitches by R2B teams
15:40 Closing
Please, share this invitation with your colleagues, who are interested in commercialization of research.
Science Startup Day is organized by Business Finland together with Butterfly Ventures, Maki.vc, Innovestor Life Science, Voima Ventures, Nordic Ninja VC, Lifeline Ventures, Metsä Spring, Nordic Food Tech VC, Icebreaker.vc, Wave Ventures, Kaute foundation, Aalto university and VTT Launchpad.
We look forward to seeing you at the Science Startup Day 2024!
