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SUMMARY:AI-preneurship Day
DESCRIPTION:Are you a BSc/MSc student\, PhD candidate\, or Postdoc working in AI—and curious about entrepreneurship? Ever wondered whether your research could grow into a real business? \nOn Thursday\, 5 March 2026\, we’re hosting AI‑preneurship Day at LAB42\, University of Amsterdam. Starting at 12:00\, this free\, one‑day event brings together AI students and early‑career researchers who want to explore how academic work can translate into real‑world impact. Lunch and drinks will be provided so you can focus fully on learning\, connecting\, and exploring new ideas. \nWhether you’re just beginning to think entrepreneurially or already developing an idea\, AI‑preneurship Day will give you the inspiration\, tools\, and confidence to take the next step toward your own academic spin‑off. \nThroughout the afternoon\, you’ll have the chance to test and refine potential AI business ideas\, explore realistic investment and funding opportunities\, learn how to take the lead in building your own academic spin‑off\, and gain practical insights from experts with hands‑on experience. \nWhat you’ll gain\n\nTest and refine potential AI business ideas\nExplore realistic investment and funding opportunities\nLearn how to take the lead in building your own academic spin‑off\nGain practical insights from experts with hands‑on experience\n\nBonus: The evening session includes an opportunity to pitch your idea and receive 1‑on‑1 feedback from experienced mentors—perfect for anyone ready to take their first entrepreneurial step. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00\n\n\nWalk-in & lunch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 13:10\n\n\nOpening\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:10 – 13:40\n\n\nKeynote speaker\n\n\n\n Jorn Eiting-van Liempt\,\n ROM InWest\n Insights from years of entrepreneurial experience across diverse roles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:40 – 14:15\n\n\nKeynote speaker\n\n\n\n Ross Gordon\,\n Amsterdam Academic Ventures\n Building strategic roadmaps and overcoming fundraising challenges for early-stage spin-outs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:15 – 14:45\n\n\nBreak\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:45 – 15:05\n\n\nIntro to academic spin-offs & support\n\n\n\n Paul Blank\,\n NWO – Dutch Research Council\n What it takes to launch an academic spin-off\, including available subsidies\, grants\, and support structures.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:05 – 15:25\n\n\nValorisation and impact\n\n\n\n Erik Boer\,\n Roeterseiland Impact\n Turning research into impactful products.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:25 – 15:45\n\n\nInvestment opportunities\n\n\n\n Thomas Hannes\,\n LUMO Labs\n Exploring feasible investment opportunities for AI ventures.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:45 – 16:05\n\n\nIn-house start-up talk\n\n\nHarro Stokman – Kepler Vision\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:05 – 16:25\n\n\nIn-house start-up talk\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:25 – 18:00\n\n\nNetworking & 1-on-1 pitches\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				⚠️ Limited spots available\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The AI-preneurship Day is organised as a collaborative initiative between ELLIS Unit Amsterdam\, ICAI – Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence\, TTT-AI | Thematic Technology Transfer Artificial Intelligence\, and ELIAS Node Amsterdam\, part of the ELIAS Alliance.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n  \n\n    \n    \n      Event Details\n\n      \n        Event:\n        AI-preneurship Day\n      \n\n      \n        Date:\n        Thursday\, 5 March 2026\n      \n\n      \n        Time:\n        Starting at 12:00\n      \n\n      \n        Organised by:\n        \n          ELLIS Unit Amsterdam\, \n          ICAI – Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence\, \n          TTT-AI\, \n          and \n          ELIAS Node Amsterdam\n        \n      \n\n      \n        Register for the Event\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      Venue\n\n      LAB42\, University of Amsterdam  \n      Amsterdam Science Park\, Netherlands  \n\n      \n        \n        \n      \n    \n\n  \n\n  \n    © All rights reserved.
URL:https://elias-ai.eu/event/ai-preneurship-day/
LOCATION:LAB 42\, Amsterdam Science Park\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:ELIAS Alliance
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