PANEL DISCUSSION From Science to Startups: What Academia Didn’t Teach Us

The panel discussion brings together researchers, mentors, and investors for an open conversation about the challenges and lessons on the journey from the lab to the market. Through real-life experiences of researcher-entrepreneurs, technology transfer experts, and industry partners, the panel will shed light on what academic education often overlooks – and how to bridge that gap in practice. Topics will include recognizing market potential, embracing failure, key support structures, and advice for future scientists looking to enter the world of innovation.
The discussion will be moderated by a professional with experience in bridging the research and startup ecosystems.
The audience will be invited to actively participate in real time via a live digital poll, enabling the conversation to respond directly to questions and insights from the room.