HEPTrepreneurs is the online series of events organised by HEPTech and GSI in collaboration with CERN dedicated to all members and partners of the network. The series focusses of High Energy Physics Entrepreneurship and covers various themes. The inspirational and interactive talks, round tables and keynotes are made for all those interested in entrepreneurship, but also for young people who want to know more about alternatives careers to research and for technology transfer officers looking for people to inspire. The meetings will include a presentation, a Q&A session and offers possibilities for networking.

HEPTrepreneurs Episode 19

Type: Technical Talk/career opportunity and Q&A.

Title: From Science to Startup and Support: A Career in Innovation

Speaker: James Miners, FONGIT

About the speaker:

Dr James Miners is an international innovator, who has made the journey from scientist to startups and now supports fellow entrepreneurs, accelerating their success. He is head of startup and innovation programs at FONGIT, Switzerland’s premier startup incubator in Geneva. He is also an expert for Innosuisse and has coached over 100 startups as well as helped launch over CHF 300M of innovation. James is passionate about transforming technology into impactful products and has set-up and managed tech startups in France, Israel and Switzerland, including High Power Lithium, which was successfully exited to the Dow Chemical Company.

Content of the webinar:

James will share how a PhD in Physics and a passion for research is the perfect foundation for a career in innovation beyond academia:

• Discover why a PhD is valuable beyond academia and how it prepares you for innovation.
• Key steps and tools to transform scientific ideas into startup opportunities.
• Understanding the importance of mentors, diverse teams, and the startup ecosystem.
• Building a compelling pitch using proven frameworks like the 4Ps and Value Proposition Canvas.
• Gain insights into what investors look for and how to navigate your first innovation journey.

For better planning of the event, please register if possible via the link below.

Join Videoconference:

https://gsi-fair.zoom.us/j/64398466977

Meeting-ID: 643 9846 6977

Passcode: 439415

Information on data protection: zoom.us/de-de/privacy.html

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