Taking Innovation Abroad

“Building the basis for future careers and innovation – the roles of Universities, (Early  Career) Researchers and Scientific  Cooperations”

Chair: Dr. Alexander Schwarzkopf
Program Manager International Mobility of Early Career Researchers, Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Abstract of the workshop:
What are the fundamentals to equipping early career researchers with the skills and expertise needed to enter different sectors of the global job market successfully? Which skills are required for entrepreneurship? And how can universities and researchers contribute to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation? This workshop aims to provide insights into the German doctorate and how Jena University supports its early career researchers. Following this, we will have the opportunity to transfer the example into your own experiences and to brainstorm ways to empower researchers from the ground up.

“Supporting international transfer – for founders, accelerators, transfer offices”

Chair: Axel Karpenstein
Director, German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo (DWIH Tokyo) / German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD Tokyo)

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Abstract of the workshop:
How to Make Technology Transfer Work – Domestically and Internationally?
In this workshop, we will share experiences from Germany and Japan to delve into the most effective strategies for technology transfer. We will address common obstacles such as differing organizational cultures, varied objectives and time horizons of researchers and firms, as well as information asymmetries. Additionally, we will explore strategies for internationalizing technology transfer, such as expanding the activities of your research network or startup to Germany or Japan.
This is an interactive workshop – please bring your questions, concerns, and ideas to share with everyone!

“Focused technology Transfer in Optics and Photonics through Deeptech Startups: use cases  from the Optical Valley, Jena”

Chair: Dr. Sebastian Händschke
Digital Innovation Hub Photonics (DIHP)

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Abstract of the workshop:
Optical Valley Jena: Entrepreneurship and technology transfer in optics and photonics for more than 175 Years.
Jena is the cradle of moder optics. Its success is commonly based on the courage, drive and commitment of three entrepreneurs: the Weimar precision mechanic Carl Zeiss, the chemist and glass technician Otto Schott and the physicist Ernst Abbe, an outstanding scientist who later became social reformer as a far-sighted entrepreneur. At all began in 1846, when Zeiss founded his workshop in Jena.
This entrepreneurial spirit lives on to this day, carried by the present generation. Their names include Reinlein, Lachmann, Beier. They, too, are mostly from the region. They too combine scientific expertise with the power to translate it into product and service solutions that strive in their respective markets. In doing so, they benefit from the immense depth of knowledge gained from over 175 years of research and application in the region.
Today Jena appears to be a catalyst, too. The valley attracts innovative people who absorb the knowledge, develop it further and gain a foothold with new ideas as promising start-ups in Jena or in Thuringia. In this workshop we will showcase real-life use cases from the Optical Valley in Jena and the world, showing how deeptech startups and research institutes collaborate internationally – with Japan, too – in driving innovation and commercialization.

“Join Forces for Shaping Networked, Adaptive Production”

Chair: Alexander Kies
Community Manager at Fraunhofer ICNAP and Research Associate at Fraunhofer IPT

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Abstract of the workshop:
How can we overcome the various challenges posed by Industry 4.0 and leverage its potential?
Our approach: Dive into knowledge exchange, cultivate partnerships and ignite joint projects. In a nutshell: let’s build a community to tackle the challenges of digitalization!
At the upcoming workshop, hosted by DWIH Tokyo and Fraunhofer ICNAP, we will jointly discuss with all participants the benefits of digitalizing production and identify approaches of synergistic partnerships in the field of cutting-edge re-search and industrial know-how.
Would you like to learn more about our approach? Join us at the workshop – let’s shape the future of production!

“Accelerating Biomedical Innovation from Lab to Market through Industry-Academia Collaboration”

Chair: Amina Daca
Start-up Support & Innovation Management, Transfer Agency hei_INNOVATION; Heidelberg University

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Chair: Dr. Johanna Schwarz
Innovation Scout & Transfer Manager, Transfer Agency hei_INNOVATION; Heidelberg University

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Abstract of the workshop:
This workshop explores the synergy between academia and industry in accelerating biomedical innovation from lab to market within the vibrant Life Science Cluster Rhine-Neckar. Highlighting Heidelberg University’s programs, such as beLAB2122 and Sanofi’s iDEA-iTech Awards, and the entrepreneurial support of BioLabs Heidelberg, we aim to map the landscape of life science innovation in Heidelberg. We look forward to discussions on challenges and opportunities in industry-academia collaboration, fostering a dynamic environment for transformative advancements.