Deep Tech Company Founder? This is what you need to know about patents.
“Almost 58% of all VC funding goes to companies with patents (pending or granted).”*
PitchBook 2023
Are you a Deep Tech company with growth ambitions, and want to know more about how you
can maximize business value from your ideas, technology and innovations? Come and join us for an interactive workshop, lead by serial-entrepreneur Ola Wassvik (CRO & Co-founder, Lightbringer).
This workshop will be highly relevant for those who:
Have an idea, innovation, or technology
Have growth ambitions
Plan to raise funds
Plan to apply for a patent
During this session, you will learn more about how your company can create business value through smart and efficient Intellectual Property (IP) management – steering your business towards success. Ola will share his expertise and empower you with strategies to safeguard your company’s innovations and ideas through the power of IP, enhancing your competitive edge and fostering substantial business value.
Lightbringer offers a groundbreaking new service for patent protection. We help companies protect their technology in an efficient and cost-effective way – combining our cutting edge technology and the deep legal expertise of our partners.
After the workshop, there is an opportunity to book a meeting with Ola and Dominic Davies (CEO & Co-founder Lightbringer).
The seats are limited, so make sure to secure your spot today!
Boosting Growth Through the EIC Accelerator Funding Scheme
The EIC Accelerator program is the most coveted European funding scheme for high-potential & high-risk innovative, deep-tech companies. The program provides financial support in two ways: a grant of up to €2.5mn & equity of up to €15mn. In 2024, the total budget is €675mn, allocated between Open and Challenge calls. Open calls are available to companies from any industry, while Challenge calls are laser focused on specific topics. The EIC Accelerator program is part of the European Union’s €95.5bn Horizon Europe program, which supports research & technology development at various stages, from initial ideas to commercialization and global growth.
This workshop will provide participants with all the necessary information about the EIC Accelerator program. At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to make informed decisions about applying. The topics covered will include instructions on applying for the program, details on how applications are evaluated, and a guide to all necessary steps. The workshop will take a practical approach including data & experience from success cases.
The workshop is intended for entrepreneurs & owners of tech companies who want to learn more about the EIC Accelerator programme and the way of using it to grow & develop their companies.
The Aalto Startup Center workshop is an opportunity to engage with three prominent programs – Urban Tech Helsinki, Business Generator, and ESA BIC Finland – and discover how they support entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into reality. The event will feature testimonies from companies that have directly benefited from the resources and services offered by these programs, along with practical insights, tips, and tricks.
Attendees can look forward to hearing firsthand accounts of how the Aalto Startup Center’s services and initiatives have helped businesses thrive. From Urban Tech Helsinki’s focus on urban technology innovation to Business Generator’s expertise in coaching startups to success, the workshop aims to provide a tightly packed session of inspiration and learning. Furthermore, the presence of ESA BIC Finland promises to offer valuable insight into potential opportunities and collaborations in the space tech industry. With a lineup of compelling stories and practical advice that cater across sectors, this session presents invaluable opportunities for attendees seeking to learn from successful startup endeavors.
Strategic Advisor, IPR (of counsel) at Vestra Advisors Oy
Wednesday, Sept 18th
15.00-15.50
Room: Palaver
The new ways of building resilient & successful deep tech teams – learnings from 100+ startups
In this workshop Raman Ramalingam will present and explore
1. New ways of finding the most difficult entrepreneurial talents that are not visible or available in traditional approaches
2. Different alternatives of compensation and incentives when offering the highest salary is not possible
3. Fundamentals of finding the right team structures for your startup that accelerates growth
If you’re an entrepreneur, founder or a deep-tech startup, this would be a great opportunity to change everything you know about teams and talents and take away a completely different approach to building and scaling teams.
The Founder Awakens: Charting Your Start-Up’s Path to Success
Are you ready to awaken and conquer the startup grind?
In this workshop, we’ll cut through the noise to deliver real, no-fluff tips that every deep tech start-up founder needs. From developing the right mindset to managing money matters, if you’re prepared to face the challenges of building a deep tech start-up, this session will arm you with the practical tools to succeed. Again, no fluff—just actionable advice you can use right away.
Want to stay ahead in the innovation game? Discover how you can use AI to uncover gaps in patent protection, as well as business opportunities in your technology field!
Join us for a hands-on workshop, led by serial-entrepreneur Ola Wassvik (CRO & Co-founder, Lightbringer), where you´ll gain practical insights on securing patent coverage and identifying business opportunities with the help of AI.
This workshop will be highly relevant for:
Growing businesses looking to expand their patent portfolio
VCs and Investors interested in securing their investments by ensuring the IP of their portfolio companies is well-protected
Businesses within IP-heavy fields
Ola will share his expertise and empower you with strategies to safeguard and develop your company’s innovations and ideas through the power of IP, enhancing your competitive edge and fostering substantial business value.
Lightbringer offers a groundbreaking new service for patent protection. We help companies protect their technology in an efficient and cost-effective way – combining our cutting edge technology and the deep legal expertise of our partners.
After the workshop, there is an opportunity to book a meeting with Ola and Dominic Davies (CEO & Co-founder Lightbringer).
The seats are limited, so make sure to secure your spot today!
The seats are limited, so make sure to secure your spot today!
