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Sep

DeepTech Connect – Careers X Cocktails X Capital

Workshop/Training | 5 September 2024, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Start-up Labs Bahrenfeld | Career development / Communicating science / Doctoral Researcher / Education

Dive into the world of DeepTech startups! We offer you a platform to connect with startups, aspiring founders, investors, and external experts, making valuable connections and discovering new business opportunities. Experience an inspiring combination of workshops, discussion panels, and pitches, accompanied by top-notch catering, cold drinks, and refreshing cocktails.

We look forward to your participation at >>DeepTech Connect – Careers X Cocktails X Capital<<!

This event is a cooperation with Hanse VenturesPIER, the DESY Start-up Office & Techniker Krankenkasse.

Relevant for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers:

4 - 5 PM: Diskussionsrunde 3

„Career Stories Beyond Academia: The Startup Scene“ presented by PIER.
Alice Autuori, who holds a PhD in physics and now works as a product manager at Cycle GmbH, and Daniel Schmidt, who recently co-founded the company TX Products while pursuing a PhD in Nanoscience, will share their experience in making the transition from academia to the startup world. Hear their stories and check out, if a career in the startup scene – whether as entrepreneur or as an employee – may also be an option for you!

More information here.


Location:

Start-up Labs Bahrenfeld

Date:

5 September 2024, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Credit points:

Open for:

Doctoral researchers and postdocs


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