3rd Workshop on Photonic Industry and Entrepreneurship
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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
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
How to Create your Business Model with the Lean Canvas
More info soon
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Developing A Good Pitch: A How-To Guide For Entrepreneurs
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10:30 - 11:00 AM
Coffee break:
Networking
with business stands
11:00 - 12:00 AM
Design Thinking & Innovation
Photonic Design
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12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Story of a successful case
Biotechnology student who created his startup
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Robson Tramontina
University of Manchester
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Guiding Startups: An Overview of Strategies for Legal Establishment, Intellectual Property Protection, and Financing
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3:00 - 4:00 PM
DEMODAY
Hardware and Photonics Startups and success cases
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4:00 - 4:30 PM
Coffee break:
Networking
with business stands
4:30 - 6:30 PM
LIF EMPREENDE
Competion
Single competition for the successful transition of research into commercial ventures and/or honoring innovative solutions for specific challenges.
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Happy Hour
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.
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Registration
Benchmarking Panel: Creating Photonics Industry Ecosystems Worldwide
8:30 - 10:30 AM
Discussion on strategies and best practices adopted by different regions to develop thriving ecosystems in the photonics industry
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10:30 - 11:00 AM
Coffee break:
Networking
with business stands
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Brazil's Advancements in Photonics Development SISFOTON
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11:30 - 12:00 AM
Discussion
12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Female Role Model in Photonics Entrepreneurship - Motivacional case
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Opportunities for Funding Agencies and Investors
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Promoting Technological Entrepreneurship in Brazil
The Role of FAPESP, FINEP, VC, equity fund, angel investor, sand, indirectly, the Impact of Incubators and Investors in Photonics
More info soon
3:30 - 4:30 PM0
Coffee break:
Networking
with business stands
Panel: Brazilian and Latin American ecosystems (Brazil, Argentina, México)
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Keynote José Ripper
- Brazilian Success Cases Show
- Latin America Photonic Industry Panel
José Ripper
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Special dinner
DEMO DAY
The event aims to offer the opportunity for hardware and photonics startups in the operational phase to present their business models.
How it works
Registration
Webinar about startups in the photonics/hardware area with Baita Acceleradora
Selection of startups by Accelerator Baita
The Final Pitch Competition - Mescla Auditorium
Calendar
Aug 12th - Sep 23rd
Open for registration
Sep 24th - Oct 20th
Selection of 4 startups
Oct 25th
Webinar and pitch training
Nov 1st
Final pitch competion @Plasma Space Unicamp auditorium
Awards
- Best Business Model: US$ 10 mil
- Female Leadership Category: TBD
- Popular vote: TDB
Register for Demo Day
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:
- Company logo on publicity materials: website, email marketing and event projection screen
- Company institutional video exhibition
- Participation in the even
Silver
This exclusive sponsorship fee is 5.000,00 Brazilian Real. It entitles to:
- Company logo on publicity materials: website, email marketing and event projection screen
- Company institutional video exhibition
Bronze
This exclusive sponsorship fee is 3.000,00 Brazilian Real. It entitles to:
- Company institutional video exhibition§
- Company logo on publicity materials: website, email marketing and event projection screen
SPONSORS
UNICAMP SUPPORTERS
EXTERNAL SUPPORTERS
THE BRAZILIAN PHOTONICS LABORATORIES SYSTEM (SISFÓTON MCTI)
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