Deeptech Sandbox #1 Technical University of Denmark – DTU

Take a deep dive into deeptech best practices brought to you by the top experts in the world!

We invite you to participate in Deeptech Sandbox, a series of events that provide expert insights into the industry and its potential.

• Get inspired by top-notch experts
• Share your own experience
• Contribute to the Estonian framework

The first event will be held on February 21st & 22nd at Tehnopol Business and Science Park, where valuable knowledge is brought to you by the Technical University of Denmark and other community stakeholders.

During the workshop, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and get to network with attendees from universities, startups, spin-offs, investors and other sector leaders. Based on the knowledge and discussions gained from the events, recommendations for developing the strategy of the Estonian deeptech ecosystem are put together in a whitepaper, made by the organizers – Tehnopol Startup Incubator, EstBAN, TalTech and Startup Estonia.

Time: February 21 & 22
DAY 1 at 10 AM – 15:30 PM
DAY 2 at 10 AM – 12:30 PM

Venue: Tehnopol Business and Science Park, room Saturn, Teaduspargi 6/1

Agenda:

DAY 1
9:30 – 10:00 Gathering and snacks
10:00 – 10:15 Introduction of the event
10:15 – 10:25 Insights of UniTartu Ventures – Mart Maasik, Investment Director at UniTartu Ventures
10:25 – 10:35 Insights of TalTech – Mart Enn Koppel, Intellectual Property Officer at TalTech
10:35 – 11:05 Insights of the DTU – Jens Friholm Nielsen, Senior Innovation Officer at Technical University of Denmark
11:05 – 11:25 Fireside chat with Mart Maasik, Mart Enn Koppel and Jens Friholm Nielsen. Moderated by Kadri Tammai, Head of Tehnopol Startup Incubator
11:25 – 12:35 Group Work & Presentations
12:35 – 13:35 Lunch
13:35 – 14:05 Insights of the deep-tech spin-off from Technical University of Denmark – Ahmed Ammar, the Co-Founder and Director of Product Management of Lotus Microsystems
14:05 – 14:15 Fireside chat with Ahmed Ammar, moderated by Kadri Tammai
14:15 – 15:30 Group Work & Presentations
15:30 – 15:30 End of Day 1

DAY 2
09:30 – 10:00 Gathering and snacks
10:00 – 10:05 Introduction of day 2
10:05 – 10:35 Insights on investing in deep-tech startups – Sune Alstrup, Tech Investor in 20+ startups, Founder & Entrepreneur by heart
10:35 – 10:50 Fireside chat with Sune Alstrup moderated by Kadri Tammai
10:50 – 12:00 Group Work & Presentations
12:00 – 12:05 Wrap-up of the event
12:05 – 12:30 Light meal

It’s an on-site event, held in English and free of charge for all participants. Spots are limited, so please register to secure your seat.

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PS: More information about the upcoming events is coming soon!
#1 Technical University of Denmark on February 21 & 22
#2 University of Cambridge coming in March
#3 Stanford University coming in April