Wednesday, 24. January 2024
11:30 - 17:30 EET
DeepEST Forum 2024
Ignite Your Deeptech Dreams in Estonia!
Join us on January 24, 2024, for an electrifying half-day hybrid event, specially curated for early founders, entrepreneurial scientists, and visionaries passionate about deep tech. Nestled a day before the vibrant Tartu Startup Day, DeepEST 2024 is your gateway to the cutting-edge world of deep tech.
Dive into insightful talks from over 15 industry trailblazers, engage in thought-provoking fireside chats, and connect with like-minded pioneers. Whether you're plotting to launch, eager to manage, or ready to scale your deeptech venture, DeepEST offers a treasure trove of wisdom and networking opportunities.
Your deeptech journey awaits! 🚀🔬💡
AGENDA
11:00 - 11:50 Registration: Morning Mingle with Coffee
12:00 - 12:10 Introduction. Host: Louis Zezeran (Combat Ready, EE)
12:10 - 12:20 Welcome by EIT Digital, Lea Myyryläinen
Theme 1: Funding Deep Tech Ventures
12:20 - 12.40 Keynote: The state of deep tech funding in New-Nordics. Kaari Kink (Superangel, EE)
12:40 - 13.30 Panel: Funding Deep Tech Ventures
Mari Luukkainen (Icebreaker.vc, FI), Ville Heikkinen (Butterfly Ventures, FI), Jari Mieskonen (EIT Digital, FI). Moderator: Kalev Kaarna (CDL, EE)
Theme 2: Deep Tech MVP Creation
13:30 - 13.5 Keynote: The Story of Efenco, Kristjan Tiik (Efenco, EE)
13:50 - 14.00 Keynote: Venture Program: From Prototype to MVP, Mirko Tadic (EIT Digital, DE)
14:00 - 14.45 Panel: Deep Tech MVP Creation
Andi Hektor (GScan, EE), Heikki Haldre (Miros AI), Matīss Brunavs (Squad Robotics, LV). Moderator: Kadri Tammai (Tehnopol, EE)
14:45 - 15.30 Refresh & Network: Snack Break
Theme 3: IP Transfer and Commercialization
15.30 - 15.50 Keynote: IP Transfer and Commercialization, Rainis Venta (Taltech, EE)
15.50 - 16.30 Panel: IP Transfer and Commercializatio, Kai-Erik Elers (VTT, FI), Erik Puura (Taltech, EE), Aline de Santa Izabel (Compare, SE), Mart Maasik (UniTartu Ventures, EE). Moderator: Vaido Mikheim (Startup Estonia, EE)
16.30-17.30 Networking
Thanks to EIT Digital, Fienta for news and the graphics for this virtual startup event.