From Uni to Unicorn: Turning Academic Ideas into Global Startups | Startup Fair Side Event Powered by TRINITI JUREX

Date

October 1, 2024 18:00 – 20:30

Add to Calendar 2024-10-01 18:00 2024-10-01 20:30 From Uni to Unicorn: Turning Academic Ideas into Global Startups

Your life-changing idea was born at the university, but how do you ensure it turns into a successful startup rather than gathering dust in a drawer? Fields like life sciences, health tech, and deep tech are filled with innovations that often begin their journey within academic institutions. However, whether your idea takes flight depends heavily on the crucial early steps you take. From those initial agreements, much of your startup’s future hinges on successful commercialization, attracting investors, and long-term growth. We invite you to join a discussion moderated by Giedrė Čiuladienė, Partner at Triniti Jurex. Learn how to navigate intellectual property challenges, secure investor interest, and avoid common pitfalls that can hinder the growth of academic-based startups. Register now – spots are filling up fast! ⏳

Speakers include:

Giedrė Čiuladienė, Partner at Law Firm Triniti Jurex, will moderate the discussion, guiding us through key insights on innovation and commercialization.
Andrius Milinavičius, Partner at Baltic Sandbox Ventures, will discuss what makes research-based startups attractive for investors and how to mitigate risks in commercializing academic research.
Ph.D. Eglė Radzevičienė, Biomatter Chairman of Supervisory Board and Chairman of Board, Future Biomedicine Fund (Philantrophic), will share her perspective on the factors that contribute to the commercial success of academic innovations and how to strengthen Lithuania’s startup ecosystem.
Ph.D. Kristina Babelytė-Labanauskė, Head of Innovation Office at Vilnius University, will talk about the support Vilnius University offers to startups, including infrastructure utilization and intellectual property management.
Vilija Viešūnaitė, Managing Partner at Law Firm Triniti Jurex, will address the legal challenges around intellectual property and share best practices for startups emerging from academic institutions.

As a side event of Startup Fair, the largest startup event in the Baltics, this discussion will be an invaluable opportunity for anyone in the startup ecosystem looking to unlock the potential of university partnerships.