The following workshops are available:  

  • Intellectual Property and Knowledge Valorisation: April 16 2025, 15:00–17:00

Sílvia Vieira (Patentree) and Nuno Prego Ramos (CellmAbs/Valvian) will present how to protect the intellectual property and strategies to maximize the value of research outputs.

You can register for the workshop on the link.

  • Customer Value Proposition and Marketing Strategy: April 30, 2025, 15:00–17:00

António Marinho Torres (Nova SBE) and Luís Mendes (Meight) will present how to leverage customer understanding of a product to create a clear customer value proposition and develop a solid marketing strategy.

You can register for the workshop on the link.

  • Healthcare Compliance and Regulation: May 7, 2025, 15:00–17:00

Catarina Madeira (CoLAB Trials), Lúcia Domingues (NOVA CRU) will present how to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of healthcare innovations, focusing on compliance to facilitate successful market entry.

You can register for the workshop on the link.

  • From lab to clinic: How to develop a commercial diagnostic: May 21, 2025, 15:00–16:15 

Dr Matt Pearce will demonstrate how to transform innovative research into clinically viable diagnostic products. This session will guide you through the critical stages from early concept to regulatory submission, covering strategies for overcoming regulatory challenges and compiling a robust technical file. Learn what clinical data is needed so that trials are aligned with regulatory requirements and technical file expectations.

Dr. Pearce is a senior executive and founder of Medtechtomarket, with over 30 years’ experience leading innovation, commercialisation, and growth across diagnostics - bringing technologies from concept to market, securing investment, launching spin-outs, and collaborating with top universities.

You can register for the workshop on the link. 

  • Pitch Deck – How to Present Your Research to Potential Development Partners (Companies and Investors): May 22, 2025, 15:00–17:00

Jakob Gajšek, director of Ljubljana University incubator, deep-tech investor and deep-tech business development expert will show how to craft a compelling narrative, showcasing market opportunity, highlighting the team’s strengths, and effectively addressing potential concerns.

You can register for the workshop on the link.