Register for the next webinar within the SPARK Global Webinar Series on "Building a Biotech - A Business Perspective by Atul Dandekar "!
This webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 18th, at 5PM Pacific Tome, and will be led by Atul Dandekar.
Get a sneak peek into the Life Science Transfer Academy during the session on “Business Planning”!
This session will welcome Alex Schwartz (xista science ventures), a researcher with experience from Harvard University and an investor supporting the growth of science-based companies across Europe.
Together with experts from JIC, he will share how research ideas can evolve into technologies that truly make an impact.
Venue: CEITEC MU Atrium
13:00 – 13:30 | Introduction lecture – Martin Křivánek (JIC, ex-Google)
13:30 – 14:45 | Panel discussion – Alex Schwartz (xista science ventures), Martin Křivánek (JIC, ex-Google), Veronika Štěpánková (JIC, ex-Enantis), moderated by Jasmína Henni (JIC)
Join us and gain insight into how leading innovation experts turn cutting-edge research into real-world solutions.
This session is open to everyone interested!
You can learn how to identify your target customers, connect with the right investors, and turn your scientific discoveries into impactful solutions. The program includes an introductory lecture by Martin Křivánek (JIC, ex-Google) and a panel discussion with experts from xista Science Ventures and JIC, moderated by Jasmína Henni (JIC).
🕐 13:00 – 13:30
Introduction lecture: How to Find a Customer and Reach the Market?
Start with a clear vision of who truly benefits from your innovation. Martin Křivánek (JIC, ex-Google) will share practical insights on identifying target customers and successfully reaching the market.
🕜 13:30 – 14:45
Panel discussion: How to Find a Customer/Investor and Reach the Market?
How can you find the right investor and customer for your innovation? Join Alex Schwartz (xista science ventures), Martin Křivánek (JIC, ex-Google), and Veronika Štěpánková (JIC, ex-Enantis), moderated by Jasmína Henni (JIC), as they discuss practical strategies for bringing research innovations to market.
Speakers:
- Alex Schwartz (xista science ventures) – Supports and invests in deep tech companies from pre-seed to Series A. Provides founders with access to top academic researchers, lab space, advanced scientific facilities (e.g., clean rooms, electron microscopy), an extensive industrial network, and co-financing partners.
- Veronika Štěpánková (JIC, ex-Enantis) – Startup business consultant at JIC and co-owner of Enantis s.r.o. Advises early-stage companies on business development, market strategy, and investor relations, helping research-based innovations grow into sustainable ventures.
- Martin Křivánek (JIC, ex-Google) – Product manager with global experience scaling products to millions of users. Combines technical expertise in computer science and AI with strategic insights to help research-based innovations reach the market successfully.
- Jasmína Henni (JIC) – Impact-driven professional with hands-on mentality, visionary mind, and passion for technology and personal development. Currently consulting women in business and managing the investor network at JIC.
In case of questions, contact the Technology Transfer Manager.
