3rd Workshop on Photonic Industry and Entrepreneurship

2nd WORKSHOP ON PHOTONIC INDUSTRY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

with the support of
IEEE Photonics Society

October 31st to November 1st, 2024

Plasma Space Unicamp
University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil

Av. Albert Einstein, 851 - Cidade Universitária, Campinas - SP, 13083-852

The aim of this workshop is to explore emerging trends and innovative ideas within the industry, providing valuable insights and practical lessons for aspiring students or entrepreneurs looking to venture into technology-based businesses, with a special focus on, but not limited to, the field of Photonics.

Target audience:
Students interested in entrepreneurship, budding entrepreneurs, professionals in the photonic industry, governmental organizations involved in science and engineering, venture capital firms, and other commercial funding organizations, as well as incubators, researchers, and professors.

Registration

Participate to have access to new trends and ideas in the industry and academia and to share and learn insights in Photonics.

OUR GOALS

Boosting the entrepreneurial culture

Introducing students to innovation and entrepreneurship providing tools for new business ideas evaluation

Bringing up innovative ideas, new collaborations, open innovation and the potential for new photonics technologies

Establishing connections with startups and industries

SCHEDULE

DAY 1
October 31st

Immersion into Entrepreneurship & Innovation Principles

The first day aims to provide students with a comprehensive immersive experience, offering essential insights for those interested in embarking on or developing a technology business centered around hardware and photonics. Additionally, it will be an opportunity to connect with industry experts, explore emerging trends, and gain inspiration to start your entrepreneurial journey with confidence and solid knowledge.

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Registration

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Design Thinking & Innovation Photonic Design - in portuguese language

More info soon

Amanda Scorsolini

Product Design and Communication Specialist

Chair

Carla Sampaio

LIF - Unicamp

9:30 - 10:30 AM

How to Create your Business Model with the Lean Canvas - in portuguese language

More info soon

Vanessa Sensato

Director of Strategy and Innovation - Agência Sabiá

Chair

Carol Volpato

OPTICA Student Chapter at Unicamp

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Coffee break:
Networking with business stands

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Communication strategies for business and academic research and an overview of the Pitch - in portuguese language

More info soon

Carla Sampaio

LIF - Unicamp

Chair

Luis Vignado

Liga Empreendedora at Unicamp

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Entrepreneurial Experiences: From Research to Market

More info soon

1:00 pm

Innovating, patenting and licensing photonic technology in the Research Equipment Market

Prof. Dr. Luiz Zagonel

IFGW - Unicamp

1:15 pm

Story of a successful case Biotechnology student who created his startup

Prof. Dr. Robson Tramontina

CEO - NexVitro Biologics

1:30 pm

Industry Insights from a Researcher

Dr.William Fegadolli

Director of Optical Technologies and Distinguished Member of Technical Staff - Nokia

Chair

Julia Bergamaschi

LIF - Unicamp

1:45 am

General Discussion

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Guiding Startups: An Overview of Strategies for Legal Establishment, Intellectual Property Protection, and Financing

More info soon

2:00 pm

Presentation

Drª. Mariana Zanatta

Coordinator of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Environments | Inova Unicamp.

2:10 pm

Presentation

Rosana Jamal

Founder of Baita Aceleradora

2:20 pm

Presentation

Bruno P. dos Santos

SEBRAE-SP Business Consultant

2:30 pm

Presentation

Aldo dos Santos Júnior

SEBRAE-SP Business Consultant, Lawyer and Professor

Chair

Rose Ramos

CEO - MatchIT

2:40 pm

General Discussion

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Enterprises and the Importance of Photonics

More info soon

Main sponsors

Tiago Sutili

Coordinator of R&D in Optical Communications at CPQD.

Luis Hecker

Photonics Director - Lumentum

Dr. Aguinaldo Garcez

Professor and Researcher SLMandic

Dr. Juliano Oliveira

CTO - Hardware Innovation Technologies - HwIT

Chair

Rosana Jamal

Founder of Baita Aceleradora

4:00 - 4:30 PM

Coffee break:
Networking with business stands

4:30 - 6:30 PM

LIF EMPREENDE
Competition

Single competition for the successful transition of research into commercial ventures and/or honoring innovative solutions for specific challenges.

Evaluation Panel

Dr. Daniel Renner

IEEE Photonics Society

Elias Berni

Innovation Analyst

Oswaldo Fernandes

Co -Founder at Baita Aceleradora

Prof.Dr.Gustavo Wiederhecker

LIF - Unicamp

Chair

Vanessa Sensato

Director of Strategy and Innovation - Agência Sabiá

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Networking cocktail (non-alcoholic) - Plasma Space Unicamp

DAY 2
November 1st

Promotion of innovation and the photonics industry

The second day will delve into the various strategies and best practices implemented by different regions of the world to promote vibrant ecosystems in the photonics industry. Experts and industry leaders will share insights on government policies, public-private collaboration initiatives, innovation incentive programs and other important aspects that drive growth and competitiveness in this constantly evolving technological field.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Startup Mundi Challenge

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Registration

Benchmarking Panel: Creating Photonics Industry Ecosystems Worldwide

8:30 - 10:30 AM

Strategies and best practices to develop thriving ecosystems in the photonics industry

8:30 am

Chair and Introductory remarks

Dr. Daniel Renner

IEEE Photonics Society

8:35 am

Presentation

Dr. Ami Appelbaum - Online presentation

Ex. Chief Scientist, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and Chairman of Israel Innovation Authority - Talk about the Israeli ecosystem

9:05 am

Presentation

Dr. Garrett Cole - Online presentation

Thorlabs - Talk about the Santa Barbara ecosystem

9:35 am

Presentation

Dr. Luc Augustin - Online presentation

Smart Photonics - Talk about the Netherlands / European ecosystem

10:05 am

General Discussion

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Coffee break:
Networking with business stands

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Brazil's Advancements in Photonics Development

More info soon

11:00 am

Dr. Felipe Silva Bellucci - Online presentation

General Coordinator of Enabling Technologies | MCTI - Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation

11:20 am

Dr. João Batista Rosolem

Coordinator of CPQD Sisfóton Integrator Laboratory

Chair

Prof.Dr.Newton Frateschi

Coordinator at LIF- UNICAMP | Brazil

11:45 am

General Discussion

11:40 - 12:00 PM

Discussion

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 - 1:30 PM

Women in Photonics Entrepreneurship - Motivational case

More info soon

1:00 pm

Chair and Introductory remarks

Drª.Natalia Cañas Estrada

IEEE Photonics Society

1:10 pm

Presentation

Drª. Debora Milori

Senior Researcher at Embrapa and coordinator of the National Agrophotonics Laboratory - Lanaf

1:20 pm

Presentation

Prof. Dr.Denise Zezell

Coordinator of the National Institute of Science and Technology of Radiation in Health Science (CNPq/INCT).

The Role of Funding Agencies and investors in Photonics

1:30 - 3:00 PM

Promoting Technological Entrepreneurship

More info soon

1:30 pm

Presentation

Dr. Rodolfo Jardim Azevedo

General Coordinator of Technologies and Innovation Partnerships at FAPESP

1:50 pm

Presentation

Maria Rita Spina Bueno - Online presentation

Member of the Anjos do Brasil Council and founder of MIA - Women Angel Investors

2:10 pm

Presentation

Elisa Pereira

President of UniAngels, Unicamp's angel investment group

2:30 pm

Presentation

Dr. Juliano Oliveira

CTO - Hardware Innovation Technologies (HwIT)

Chair

Rosana Jamal

Founder of Baita Aceleradora

2:50 am

General Discussion

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Coffee break:
Networking with business stands

Panel: Brazilian and Latin American Ecosystems (Brazil, Argentina, México)

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Latin America Photonic Industry Panel

3h30 pm - 3h45 pm

Presentation and moderation

Prof. Dr. Newton Frateschi

Coordinator at LIF- UNICAMP | An overview of photonics in Brazil

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Presentation

Prof.Drª. Andrea Bragas

Universidad de Buenos Aires | An overview of photonics in Argentina

4:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Presentation

Prof. Dr. Raul Hernandez Aranda

Tecnológico de Monterrey | An overview of photonics in Mexico

4:15 - 4h30 pm

General Discussion

4:30 - 5:30 PM

The pioneers of photonics in Brazil

From 4:30 to 4:45 - Developing the Brazilian Fiber Optical Amplifier

Presentation

Dr. João Batista Rosolem

Coordinator of CPQD Sisfóton Integrator Laboratory | Developing the Brazilian Fiber Optical Amplifier

Presentation

Dr. Sergio Celaschi

Division Chief at CTI Renato Archer | Developing the Brazilian Fiber Optical Amplifier

Presentation

4h45 pm - 5h00 pm

Dr. Francisco Prince

Developing Second Generation Semiconductor Lasers at (Lab. de Pesq. em Dispositivos) LPD and the Transferring to Industry

5h00 pm - Homage to Dr. José Ellis Ripper Filho by Dr. Francisco Prince

Dr. José Ellis Ripper Filho

Brazil

Dr. Francisco Prince

Brazil

SPONSORSHIP

The sponsorship fee is thought to provide an enhanced visibility of the workshop and provide support or resources for activities. Different levels of sponsorship will be offer: Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Gold

This exclusive sponsorship fee is 8.000,00 Brazilian Real. It entitles to:

Institution logo on publicity materials: website, email marketing and event projection screen;
Institutional video exhibition;
Opportunity to serve as a judge at LIF
Empreende/Demo Day and to present your
institution;
Three members from your institution will be able to participate in Startup Mundi Game;
Free exhibit booth opportunity.

Silver

This exclusive sponsorship fee is 5.000,00 Brazilian Real. It entitles to:

Institution logo on publicity materials: website, email marketing and event projection screen;
Institutional video exhibition;
Opportunity to serve as a judge at LIF
Empreende/Demo Day and to present your
institution;
Two members from your institution will be able to participate in Startup Mundi Game.
Free exhibit booth opportunity.

Bronze

This exclusive sponsorship fee is 3.000,00 Brazilian Real. It entitles to:

Institution logo on publicity materials: website, email marketing and event projection screen.
One member from your institution will be able to participate in Startup Mundi Game.
Free exhibit booth opportunity.