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Ultimate Demo Day 2024 – A Major Hub for Innovation and Networking Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the Ultimate Demo Day 2024, organized by UnternehmerTUM, at the Munich Urban Colab. This event focused on Europe’s deep-tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. Over 60 start-ups presented live pitches across three stages and nine industry clusters. From next-generation medical advancements like Symphera's minimally invasive surgery solutions to cutting-edge sustainability breakthroughs like Alteva Technologies lighter lithium-sulfur batteries and even visionary transportation concepts like HyperloopTT’s zero-emission, 600km/h light train, the day was filled with transformative ideas (the winner). Some highlights: * TUM is pivotal in driving European innovation. The ecosystem has €6.4 billion in venture capital in Germany alone. * Startups like Ingineeron are developing proteins to boost immune responses in critical sepsis conditions. * Matchmaking, networking, and keynote sessions that fueled collaboration and inspiration. A special thank you to Helmut Schoenenberger for facilitating introductions to key leaders shaping the entrepreneurial landscape: * Prof. Anne Tryba, fostering future-ready skills at the TUM Entrepreneurship Chair. * Gunda Opitz and Inga vom Holtz from UnternehmerTUM, driving innovation at scale. * Arne Rost, leading advancements at TUM Venture Lab Robotics/AI. * Plus Ralf Christian (Ares Capital) and Carolin Klaus (Coach and Investor). It was great to see all the Rise Europe Partners – Helmut Schoenenberger, Stefan Drüssler, Marisa Schneider, Ben Mumby-Croft, and Helle Stendorff. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #Networking #UltimateDemoDay2024 #TUM Geoffroy Gérard Rafif Srour Guillermo de Haro Rodríguez Julie Harari West Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Santiago Iniguez

🚀 I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be representing Front Row Ventures as a panelist at the OnTheVerge 2024 conference on September 8th! 🎉 This event, hosted by iGEM McGill, focuses on the convergence of SynBio and AI, particularly their transformative impact on healthcare and climate action. I’m honored to join a powerhouse panel themed "Creating an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Montreal" alongside industry leaders like Noura Daadaa (Google HealthCare AI and Strategic Startups Lead), Benoit Larose (President, BIOQuebec), and Stephanie Mouchbahani-Constance, Ph.D. (VC, Kli Capital). This is a fantastic opportunity to discuss how we can drive innovation and entrepreneurship in Montreal, a city with immense potential in the biotech and AI sectors. While the event is sold out (kudos to the iGEM McGill team for organizing such a successful conference!), I’m eager to keep the conversation going beyond this event. My Grad2VC team and I are actively planning our next round of presentations for the coming year. If you're interested in topics like the commercialization of science or building VC-backable ventures, we’d love to bring our insights to your university or research group. Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate to push the boundaries of innovation! #SynBio #AI #HealthcareInnovation #ClimateAction #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #MontrealEcosystem #Grad2VC

Thx Minas for your contribution during the Digital Agenda Cyprus day I am looking forward to implement mixed reality in distance learning #uol #mixedreality

Massive congrats to founders Hans Henrik H. Knudsen, Nikolaj Thomas Zinner, Allan Grønlund and rest of Kvantify for raising this €10m seed round 👏 Plus, proud of the Dreamcraft Ventures gang who led alongside amazing co-investors Lundbeckfonden / Lundbeck Foundation and Redstone WITH strong backing from existing investors 2degrees (big shout-out Clive Eley, Soren Wiberg Holm and Mikkel Bulow-Lehnsby for playing the key roles you did), 2xN, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, many others. 🏗️ The Copenhagen-based quantum co's first attack vector is drug discovery, where their suite accelerates the discovery process by improving efficiency and accuracy of in-silico simulation testing, enabling the rapid creation and evaluation of different potential drugs. Their approach yields an order-of-magnitude delta for drug development and addresses major causes of failure💡 The round provides the team with the resources and strategic partnerships needed to accelerate development and growth 🚀 Let’s make some noise for the Kvantify team 📣👏 Read more in Børsen, Tech.eu, Silicon Canals - European Technology News and more - find the links in the comments 👇 #venturecapital #B2B #startup #quantum

🌟 Last Chance to Join the Spinoff Summit 2024 in Munich on June 4th! 🌟 Tickets are almost gone for the Spinoff Summit 2024, which bridges science and entrepreneurship. Join us for a day of impactful talks, innovative workshops, and expert panels that promise to transform research into action: 2ly.link/1xhUC 🗓️ What's on the Agenda 🗓️ 🎤 Keynote Ingmar Hoerr (CureVac): Sharing the groundbreaking journey of mRNA technologies from research to a NASDAQ success story. 🦾 Workshops by Industry Innovators Thomas Kirchner (ProGlove): Dive into "Design Thinking for Scientists" to align your innovations with market needs. Barbara Diehl (SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen) & Dr. Benedikt Flöter (YPOG) & Adrian Haase (YPOG): Explore crucial legal aspects of IP and fundraising in tech startups. 💬 Panel Discussions Navigating the European Spinoff Ecosystem: Insights from industry leaders like Sebastian Boehmer (First Momentum Ventures), founders like Fleming Bruckmaier (QuantumDiamonds), and journalists covering the space like Tom Nugent (Sifted). Bridging Academia and the Startup World: An Open Dialogue Between VCs and TTOs for a United Spinoff Ecosystems led by Wolfgang Kerler (1E9). 🔥 Fireside Chats and Founder Talks on Critical Topics Funding Strategies: Learn about securing essential startup funding from Michiel Scheffer (European Commission) and David Meiborg (First Momentum Ventures). Team Building: Hear from Dr. Michael Baumann (TWAICE) on assembling a stellar startup team. Getting Started: Dive into the first steps when spinning out your research with Stephan Herrmann (Reverion). The Spinoff Summit 2024 is your chance to connect with over 150 like-minded professionals in a setting that fosters innovation and collaboration. Participate in exclusive networking events, including a poster competition and a spectacular planetarium show. 🔥 Only a few tickets are left. Book your ticket now before they sell out: 2ly.link/1xhUC Join us to spark change and drive the future of technology at our hashtag #SpinoffSummit2024! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Science #Technology #MunichEvents #FirstMomentum #ScientistFounders #TechFounders #PhD #Founders #Spinoff #Spinoffs

🌟 What an amazing day at Summit Sifted yesterday! 🌟 I had the opportunity to attend two incredibly engaging sessions: 1️⃣ Can Europe Catch Up in the Space Race? 🚀 This panel was fascinating, with experts like Joshua Western (CEO, Space Forge), Barry Lunn (CEO, Provizio), Andre Ronsoehr (Partner, Seraphim), and Imane Marouf (CEO, Ecosmic) discussing Europe's position in the global space race. Their insights on innovation and policy in the space sector were really eye-opening. The potential for European space tech to lead the way is exciting! 2️⃣ Alternative Ways to Fund Your Startup 💡 This session, featuring Ezme Verity (Considered Capital), Triin Linamagi (Sie Ventures), and Andy Davis (10x10), highlighted creative funding strategies outside the usual VC path. I learned so much about the evolving landscape of startup finance, and the session really broadened my understanding of the options available for founders today. 3️⃣ Discovering Innovative Companies: Beam & Nebius ⚡ Outside of the sessions, I was especially intrigued by two groundbreaking companies: Beam and Nebius. Beam is leading the charge in deep tech, using AI and autonomous robotic ships to service offshore wind farms. Their cutting-edge automation is empowering the global energy transition, delivering huge time and cost savings across all lifecycle stages of wind farms. 🌍💡 Nebius caught my attention with its high-performance data center in South Finland. Featuring in-house server racks built for cloud-specific high loads, modern electrical solutions, and an advanced free-cooling system, Nebius is pushing the boundaries of cloud infrastructure. With engineering hubs across Europe and a team of over 500 professionals, their innovations in cloud and machine learning are truly remarkable. 📡☁️ It was a day full of learning, inspiration, and future-shaping ideas! 💥 Véronique Trang Telmi Beam - formerly Rovco/Vaarst Nebius Barry Lunn Andre Ronsoehr Imane Marouf Triin Linamagi Andy Davis Space Forge Ecosmic - WE ARE HIRING Provizio Seraphim Space 10x10 Philanthropy Considered Capital Sie Ventures #SummitSifted #SpaceRace #EuropeInSpace #StartupFunding #Innovation #Beam #Nebius #TechCommunity #Entrepreneurship #Learning #Startups #FundingAlternatives #Inspiration #GlobalEnergyTransition #CloudTech

Could a saliva test detect concussions? Rachel Brady covers how HeadFirst, a Velocity biotech startup goes for that goal. As a player, Andrew Cordssen-David suffered concussions that weren’t always caught by current protocols. As the founder of HeadFirst Inc., he hopes his more objective, rapid test will be a game changer. https://lnkd.in/g4SeJHnq University of Waterloo University of Waterloo Faculty of Science University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business Shazia Tanvir (PhD) Oliver Aramini

Did you know that mitosis counting ranks among the most tedious and repetitive tasks for #pathologists? It is also a task with high inter-observer variability. 🥼🔬 Aiosyn is changing this with its #AI-powered solution! 💪✨ "Our AI-powered solution for mitotic figure counting addresses these challenges, improving consistency by 32.6% and boosting efficiency by up to 6️⃣0️⃣%, which can lead to faster, more reliable diagnoses," says the Aiosyn team. For more information, click here > https://lnkd.in/g5PEN2KJ Andy, Sven, Dagmar, Sabine, Thomas, Meron, Federico, Pim, Henk, Jorge, Linn-Cecilie, Margarita, Joshua, Patrick de Boer #innovation #startup #goodthingsarecoming #impactinvesting

Get the 🍿 ready for a terrific new series debuting on 7/1/24 from LabCentral! Great conversations between CEO Johannes Fruehauf and biotech founders in each episode. If #lifesciences and #biotech are your domain, you won't want to miss!

This is interesting not just for learning about the space sector, but also thinking about how markets are formed. Must-read for #mbastudents with an interest in careers in space, but being able to break down a sector into its component parts and identify which part you want to work in and why is useful for a career pivot to any sector.