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🧪 + 💼 = ❤️🔥 Participants in the Science2Business program know exactly what this rebus means, as they get plenty of chances to see it in action. Recently, S2B scientists had the opportunity to meet with two seasoned leaders who have successfully bridged the gap between science and business: 📌 Linas Jonušauskas, founder of a biotech startup 📌 Donatas Staniulis, CEO of the Lithuanian Biotechnology Association Linas and Donatas shared their extensive insights on innovation, risk management, and building successful ventures in the biotech sector. A big thank you to Laima Balčiūnė for facilitating this valuable session!

♻️ Eco-friendly packaging made from industrial hemp and mushroom mycelium 🦾 Winner at IT Arena 2023 🏄🏽 Startup idea developed in Bali These are three fascinating facts about S.Lab - a Deep Tech startup that graduated from our Booster program! 🎧 Tune in to the Seeds of Bravery podcast to learn more: https://lnkd.in/d9uM33xN Host: Oksana Krykun 🇺🇦 Guest: Julia Bialetska Team: Iryna Zaloha, Microdoc #booster #deeptech

Wishing good luck to all the Deep Tech startups embarking on their journey!

Who is here for us? Science2Business Speakers! 💡 Mykola Maksymenko Co-founder & CTO of HAIQU 💡 Jip Dresia Program Manager of International Education at Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship 💡 Ihor Taranov Head of the Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine 💡 Laima Balčiūnė CEO at Sunrise Valley Science and Technology Park (STP) 💡 Olha Kronda Head of the Innovation Development Department at the IP Office of Ukraine _ We would also like to remind you that we are looking for mentors for the program. Details can be found here: https://tally.so/r/w2JLQj For more information about Science2Business, visit: https://lnkd.in/eEzqTpGH _ Science2Business is a practical program for Ukrainian scientists aiming to commercialize their ideas. It is part of Seeds of Bravery and is implemented by INNOV8 in partnership with Aalto University, EIT Health, and the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. The initiative is funded by the European Union through the European Innovation Council. #S2B

Explore upcoming opportunities from our partners.  Join in and feel free to invite your friends to participate as well! 1.Pitch the Bit by IHub Startups present their products to a song that best symbolizes their brand. See how innovative ideas of Ukrainian startups come to life to music and get insights from venture capital funds, investors, and industry leaders. After the pitches, you will enjoy a networking party with a DJ set, snacks and drinks. 📅 When: Saturday, October 19, 2024. 🚀Registration: http://surl.li/etoujr 2. Industrial Hackathon Kyiv 1: Creating Solutions for the Future of the Capital The event offers a great opportunity for scientists, startups, and entrepreneurs to propose innovative ideas that tackle key challenges in transportation, infrastructure, and sustainable development in the capital. 📅 When: October 25-26, 2024 📍 Location: Kyiv, Urban Space 500 🚀Registration: https://lnkd.in/gudWQDxC

Today, over 80 Ukrainian scientists are embarking on their journey in the Science2Business program! 🥳 Misha Rudominski, founder of HIMERA and PROMIN AEROSPACE, is energizing our participants with a workshop on entrepreneurship, covering: 💡 Where to start 💡 Why you shouldn't be afraid 💡 Insights from modern entrepreneurs based on their own experiences We wish our scientists inspiration, creativity, and the knowledge to transform their innovative ideas into real-world businesses! 💪 We're also recruiting mentors for the program. For more details: https://tally.so/r/w2JLQj _ Science2Business is conducted as part of the Seeds of Bravery project and is implemented by INNOV8 in partnership with Aalto University, EIT Health, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. The initiative is funded by the European Union, under the European Innovation Council.

💙 Join Us as a Mentor for the Science2Business Program! We are seeking dedicated mentors for the Science2Business program, an initiative by Seeds of Bravery designed for Ukrainian scientists eager to commercialize their innovative ideas. Over 50 scientists are currently exploring diverse opportunities at the intersection of science and business, and they need your guidance and support. Who Are We Looking For? ↪️ Team Mentors We need experts who can guide teams through their journey, offering advice on various challenges. ↪️Expert Mentors Independent consultants with specialized expertise who can assist program participants on an individual basis. Areas of Expertise Needed: 📌 Business Development and Strategy 📌Funding and Investment 📌Technical and Product Development  📌Networking and Partnerships  📌Market Entry and International Expansion  📌Consultative and Advisory Support  📌Leadership and Project Management  📌Research and Science Communication  📌Change Management and Capacity Building  📌Innovation and Social Impact Mentoring in the Science2Business program is an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of high-level science in Ukraine, fostering innovation and economic growth. 📩 Interested? Please fill out the application here: https://tally.so/r/w2JLQj   Once submitted, the Science2Business organizers will reach out to you regarding the next steps. _ Science2Business is conducted as part of the Seeds of Bravery project and is implemented by INNOV8 in partnership with Aalto University, EIT Health, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. The initiative is funded by the European Union, under the European Innovation Council.

We are excited to announce that we held our FIRST DEMO DAY at Booster yesterday! This event showcased the inaugural cohort of Boosters, participants in the Digital and Deep Tech Acceleration program powered by INNOV8 and Seeds of Bravery. We were thrilled to invite investors, media representatives, Booster partners, mentors, and startup advisors to this exclusive event, and we were delighted to have you with us! Also, many thanks to the startups who pitched in this cohort - namely: Haiqu - breakthrough middleware to enable near-term quantum computation presented by Mykola Maksymenko. CARETECH HUMAN - AI-powered solutions for in-home remote patient monitoring with the goal of fundamentally changing the way people manage health by Dan Matsui, PhD. Bluedot - AI note-taker for Google Meet by Ruslan Halilov 🔵. HYDRATICO - a novel versatile water treatment (desalination) method based on supercavitation by Pavel Panasjuk. LEZO - AI-powered career platform that connects candidates and employers through skills-first approach by Anna Chernysh. GIOS (Global Innovative Online School) - interactive AI-driven Math platform and tutoring marketplace for K12 students and teachers by Nataliya Limonova. S.Lab - green packaging that combines only two plant-based components which fully biodegrades in 30 days by Julia Bialetska. Cardio.AI®.ai - automatic analysis of any electrocardiograms by Yuliana Nemysskaya. Pocket IP - global trademark management service by Ivan Nikitchenko. Humess.com - preventive Medicine and Life Longevity DNA Testing by Oleksandr Andriichuk. Briller.House - distributed network of manufacturing hubs that utilize modern CNC technology to produce zero-carbon modular homes by Andrew Ganine. V-Art - Automated IP licensing solution for brands, creators, and AI developers to monetize content, and minimize legal risks by Anastasiia Gliebova. Thank you for your hard work and we wish you a huge scale after one of the first steps within the Seeds of Bravery program! #startups #ukraine #deeptech #investors #vc

October 8 is a special day for the Booster team since we’re excited to showcase our featured Deep Tech startups on our first Demo Day. Are you an investor or a member of the media? We’d love for you to join us! Registration: https://tally.so/r/nGDoWO Featured Startups: 📌 Bluedot 📌 Briller House 📌 Cardio AI 📌 Care Tech 📌 GIOS 📌 Haiqu 📌 Humess 📌 HYDRATICO 📌 LEZO 📌 Pocket IP 📌 S-Lab 📌 V-Art Let’s innovate together! #booster #boosterdemoday INNOV8

In just one week, over 50 scientists will begin their studies at Science2Business, a practical program from Seeds of Bravery designed for Ukrainian scientists eager to transform their innovative ideas into successful businesses. We are excited to introduce some of the distinguished experts who will share their knowledge and experience with our participants: 💡 Bohdan Khomych - Head of R&D Products at SoftServe 💡 Dr Bo Kelestyn SFHEA - Design Thinking Academic and Practitioner at University of Warwick - Warwick Business School 💡 Misha Rudominski - Entrepreneur and Founder of HIMERA 💡 Ilarion Tomarov - Intellectual Property Expert at VASIL KISIL & PARTNERS 💡 Kasper Suomalainen - Startup Advisor at Aalto Startup Center We look forward to welcoming Ukrainian scientists to our program. For more details about Science2Business, visit: https://lnkd.in/dz5GjHQG _ Science2Business is a part of Seeds of Bravery and is implemented by INNOV8 in partnership with Aalto University, EIT Health, and the Erasmus Center for Entrepreneurship. This initiative is funded by the European Union through the European Innovation Council.