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Spring School "A Researcher's Entrepreneurial Journey"
07/04 – 08/04
Nelijärve Holiday Center
The event will be held in English.
Estonian doctoral school invites doctoral researchers to shape their career paths. In the spring school, researchers who have transitioned to the private and public sector will share their experiences and advice. In the scenic Nelijärve Holiday Center, we will discuss career development in different settings and sectors. We will explore the question: Is a researcher moving into the private sector an entrepreneur, a researcher, or a researcher-entrepreneur? What skills acquired during a researcher’s journey become superpowers in the private sector, and what productivity hacks contribute to completing a doctoral thesis?
The keynote speaker of the event is Mart Saarma, President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, who has successfully commercialized multiple scientific discoveries in the field of cell biology.
In addition to engaging panel discussions with outstanding experts from various fields and networking among doctoral students, members of the knowledge-based entrepreneurship investment community will join for a dinner on Monday evening.
Schedule
Monday, April 7th
9:00-10:00 Arrival; busses from Tallinn and Tartu
10:00-10:15 Opening Words, Tõnu Esko, Vice Rector of Development of University of Tartu
10:15-11:45 Doctoral researcher success story workshop, part I
11:45-12:30 Lunch
12:30-13:30 Science-based entrepreneur story by Mart Saarma, president of Academy of Sciences, Q&A, moderated by Tõnu Esko
13:30-15:00 Panel discussion with leaders and top specialists with PhD in medicine and life sciences: Arvi Jõers (Gearbox Biosciences, CEO), Katrina Laks (Migrevention, CEO), Riin Tamm (Sisekaitse Akadeemia Vice Rector of Research). Moderated by Tõnu Esko
15:00-15:30 Break
15:30-17:00 Panel discussion with leaders and top specialists with PhD in social sciences and humanities: Lenno Uusküla (Luminor, Chief Economist), Reet Aus (Aus Design OÜ), Kaja Pae (Head of the Department of Construction and Living Environment at the Ministry of Climate).
18:00-21:00 Dinner and Fireside Chat with investors in science-based companies
Tuesday, April 8th
9:00-10:30 Doctoral researcher success story workshop, part II with Eva-Maria Kangro (PhD)
10:30-11:00 Break
11:00-12:30 Panel discussion with leaders and top specialists with PhD in Science and Technology: Gert Preegel (Fibenol, Innovation and Development Manager), Glen Kelp (GaltTech, CEO), Marti Jeltsov (KBFI ja Fermi Energia)
12:30-13:15 Lunch
13:15-14:45 Doctoral researcher success story workshop, part III with Eva-Maria Kangro (PhD)
14:45-15:00 Concluding remarks and reflections from the career stories and workshops.
15:30 Buses leave to Tallinn and Tartu
NB! The accommodation is arranged in twin rooms for the participants. Buses to Nelijärve will depart from Tartu and Tallinn on the morning of April 7 and will bring participants back after the event.
Register by April 1 HERE. The maximum number of participants is 58. If there are more registrants, the organisers will assess the representation of universities. Late registrants will be added to a waiting list and will be notified personally if any spots become available.
Contact: Heli Valtna, heli.valtna@ut.ee
Organizers: Estonian Doctoral School, Health Founders Estonia, University of Tartu Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Estonian Doctoral School joint event.
