📣 Training Alert: From Lab to Market – Scaling Platform Technologies The first session draws on the #EPO case study “Infinite Roots” 📅🕛 22 April 2026, 10:30 - 12:00 (CEST) Register here 👉 intellectual-property-helpde… #Innovation #IP #FromLabToMarket #Biotech #Commercialisation

From Lab to Market in action! 🚧♻️ The @BusitemaUni SIMPLAB Project funded by @STIsecretariat kicked off topographic surveys on Nabwojjo Road in Kira Municipality, advancing lab research to infrastructure and manufacturing using plastic waste and biomass. #FromLabToMarket

Four #BISTCommunity researchers receive @ERC_Research Proof of Concept Grants! 🏅 Irene Marco-Rius (@IBECBarcelona) 🏅 Nicolò Accanto (#IBEC) 🏅 Benedetta Bolognesi (IBEC) 🏅 Klaas-Jan Tielrooij (@icn2nano) #ERCPoC #EUResearch #FromLabToMarket 👉 bist.eu/four-bist-community-…

Our team is in Arua at Muni University for the IP ICT Guidelines Dissemination Event & Intellectual Property Clinic, organized by @MoICT_Ug in partnership with @JicaUganda and @URSBHQ. We’re engaging innovators, students, and researchers on how to protect and commercialize ICT innovations through effective Intellectual Property (IP) management. Speaking at the workshop, @shirley_glirdys, Senior ICT Officer & IP Specialist at @MoICT_Ug, presented the ICT IP Guidelines developed by the Ministry. She shared valuable insights on:
1. Best practices for university IP ownership
2. Benefit sharing mechanisms
3. Effective conflict resolution in innovation ecosystems Additionally Dr. Sarah Nabachwa from @MbararaUST unpacked how innovators can take their ideas from Lab to Market, transforming research outputs into viable startups, attracting investors, and sharpening their pitching skills. Together, we are empowering Uganda’s innovation ecosystem to create, protect, and thrive through strong IP practices! #IPClinic #ICTInnovation #IntellectualProperty #MoICTUg #URSB #JicaUganda #MuniUniversity #InnovationEcosystem #FromLabToMarket

From the courage of our past to the innovation of today, Jamaica’s heroes keep inspiring progress. Happy National Heroes Day from BSJ! 🇯🇲 #NationalHeroesDay #PowerToPrecision #FromLabToMarket #BSJ

🔬 From lab to market—turning science into something real starts with the right guidance. 📍 Join us at Jadavpur University to explore how students, post-docs, and scientists can build impact beyond research. #RISEFoundationIISER #FromLabToMarket

Turn your chemical innovation into a successful business! Join the Certificate in Chemistry & Entrepreneurship to learn product development, patents, marketing & more. Details: mul.edu.pk/en/program/certif… #ChemistryEntrepreneurship #FromLabToMarket #StartupPakistan

📆𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟰 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝟰.𝟬: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 BEACON 4.0 (Business Exploration & Accelerating Creation of New Ventures) idea validation bootcamp for deep and emerging tech researchers and patent holders from engineering colleges and innovators by Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT) concluded with a vital rendition, bringing expert insight into The Art of Pitching. Dr. Sridevi Arunachalam, Founder of IIEC and the INDO - UAE Economic Chamber of Commerce, took the participants on a day-long in-depth journey through the essentials of crafting a compelling pitch. The sessions emphasized clarity, confidence, and storytelling as key tools to capture investor attention and build credibility. Participants gained valuable perspectives on tailoring pitches for different audiences, structuring their narrative, and avoiding common pitfalls. The session culminated in an engaging mock pitching round, where participants presented their startup ideas and received real-time feedback, honing their skills and building readiness for investor interactions ahead. #BEACONCohort #BEACON2025 #IdeaToImpact #ResearchToStartup #StartupJourney #InnovationInProgress #Tier2Tier3Innovation #StudentInnovators #YoungResearchers #IdeaValidation #BuildToScale #ProductMarketFit #StartupEcosystem #FromLabToMarket #TechForGood

📆𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟯 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝟰.𝟬: 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Week 3 of the 4th edition of BEACON (Business Exploration & Accelerating Creation of New Ventures) idea validation bootcamp by Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT) saw deep and emerging tech aspiring entrepreneurs - mostly researchers and patent holders from engineering colleges and innovators - get an opportunity to shape the early-stages startup journey. Excerpts from the expert-sessions for the entrepreneurs of tomorrow: ➡️𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 - Sriraaman M from AIIRF, delivered an insightful session emphasising customer pain points deeply to articulate clear, differentiated value. Guiding startups to align their monetization strategy with customer behavior and market dynamics. ➡️𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 - Kapildev Arulmozhi, Founder - Thunai.AI, highlighted the importance of mapping the competitive landscape to identify white spaces and differentiators and offered actionable insights on how startups can carve out a unique position in the market. ➡️𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 - Senthil Kumar, Founder & Brand Consultant, Reachwell Brand Consulting led an engaging session on the role of consistent branding in building trust and recognition, and demonstrated how design goes beyond aesthetics to communicate a startup’s core values and promise. ➡️𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 - Gopi Raja, Co-founder of Bad Boy, emphasized the importance of speed and iteration in early-stage product development, showing how startups can quickly test ideas, gather user feedback, and refine solutions. #BEACONCohort #BEACON2025 #IdeaToImpact #ResearchToStartup #StartupJourney #InnovationInProgress #Tier2Tier3Innovation #StudentInnovators #YoungResearchers #IdeaValidation #BuildToScale #ProductMarketFit #StartupEcosystem #FromLabToMarket #TechForGood

📆𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝟰.𝟬: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Patent holders, innovators and researchers from engineering college - aspiring entrepreneurs - enthusiastically participated in the 2nd week of BEACON 4.0 (Business Exploration & Accelerating Creation of New Ventures) idea validation bootcamp by and at Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT), recently. Here is a glimpse of the high-impact sessions by experts that helped the futurepreneurs build strong startup foundations. ➡️𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀 - In this session Lavanya Gopal, Founder of LineUp Connect (IDEEZ Career Pvt Ltd), focused on refining the Business Model Canvas for early-stage clarity and strategic direction. ➡️𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, 𝗜𝗣 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁, 𝗜𝗣 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Subathra Mylsamy, Managing Partner, A K Mylsamy & Associates, shared insights on developing a robust IP strategy and protecting innovations. ➡️𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 - Dinesh Reddy, Director, EY, broke down key financial concepts, budgeting strategies, and compliance essentials, helping founders understand and build financially sustainable ventures. ➡️𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Ms. Anbu Mathi, Design Thinking Expert, introduced participants to effective problem-solving methodologies and guided them through structured solution brainstorming techniques. #BEACONCohort #BEACON2025 #IdeaToImpact #ResearchToStartup #StartupJourney #InnovationInProgress #Tier2Tier3Innovation #StudentInnovators #YoungResearchers #IdeaValidation #BuildToScale #ProductMarketFit #StartupEcosystem #FromLabToMarket #TechForGood

𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝟰.𝟬: 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 The 4th edition of BEACON (Business Exploration & Accelerating Creation of New Ventures) idea validation bootcamp by iTNT Hub started in the second week of May 2025. Patent Holders from engineering colleges across Tamil Nadu - aspiring entrepreneurs - participated in the power-packed Week 1 sessions focused on building strong foundations. Glimpses of the sessions: ➡️𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 In this session, Mr. George Kousi, Director - Learning and Development, Sify Technologies Limited., a seasoned entrepreneur and startup mentor, delved into the fundamentals of shaping a strong business idea and assembling a high-impact team. ➡️𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 Mr. Ashwin, Head of Operations (South), We Founder Circle, in this session guided founders through the critical aspects of startup leadership and governance. Understanding roles, contribution of other co-founders, Co-founders agreements, onboarding mentors, and structuring board of directors. ➡️𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙮𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙍𝙇𝙨 The session by Mr. S. Vinoth, Project Manager, TANSAM Center of Excellence, provided startups with a structured understanding of how to move from idea to market-ready product, emphasizing key stages such as concept validation, prototyping, testing, and scaling. #BEACONCohort #BEACON2025 #IdeaToImpact #ResearchToStartup #StartupJourney #InnovationInProgress #Tier2Tier3Innovation #StudentInnovators #YoungResearchers #IdeaValidation #BuildToScale #ProductMarketFit #StartupEcosystem #FromLabToMarket #TechForGood

What is the path from an initial idea to the market introduction of an optical product? Oliver Faehnle has analysed the cascade of tasks along this path, structuring them in a clear methodological framework. On 20 May, he will share this report during an online session exclusively for EPIC members. Register here: epic-photonics.com/events/ep… #photonics #optics #intelligentmarketing #fromlabtomarket

📣𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 #Trichy #Villupuram #Salem #Cuddalore #Namakkal #Perambalur #Ariyalur #Thanjavur #Nagapattinam #Thiruvarur Districts Take the leap with Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT), as we are launching the 5th Cohort of BEACON (Business Exploration & Accelerating Creation of New Ventures), our flagship idea-validation program. Researchers who participated in the previous #BEACON cohorts have got their innovations and ideas and have launched their dream venture by getting incubated under our 12-18 months #PATHFINDER incubation cohort. The intensive 5-day BEACON 5.0 cohort (Monday to Fridays) planned in mid-May 2025. Participants Will: 🔸Acquire essential skills for market validation 🔸Understand the intricacies of product-market fit 🔸Learn Strategies on business model development 🔸Investment preparedness to evaluate the viability of ideas 🔸Understand prospects for success of your idea 🔸Know how the highly competitive startup ecosystem works ✍️𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: lnkd.in/gPaCjv-z 🌐𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: lnkd.in/gy6Tbq8P ⁉️𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? 📧koushik@tnthub.org / 📧office@tnthub.org 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 🔆No. of slots is limited; First-come-first-serve basis 🔆Training & accommodation free of cost for shortlisted candidates #BEACONCohort5 #BEACON2025 #IdeaToImpact #ResearchToStartup #StartupJourney #InnovationInProgress #Tier2Tier3Innovation #StudentInnovators #YoungResearchers #IdeaValidation #BuildToScale #ProductMarketFit #StartupEcosystem #FromLabToMarket #TechForGood

📣𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 #Madurai #Theni #Dindigul #Virudhunagar #Sivagangai #Ramanathapuram Districts It’s time to take the leap with Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT). We are launching the 5th Cohort of BEACON (Business Exploration & Accelerating Creation of New Ventures), our flagship idea-validation program. Researchers who participated in the previous #BEACON cohorts have got their innovations and ideas and have launched their dream venture by getting incubated under our 12-18 months #PATHFINDER incubation cohort. The intensive 5-day BEACON 5.0 cohort (Monday to Fridays) planned in mid-May 2025. Participants Will 🔸Acquire essential skills for market validation 🔸Understand the intricacies of product-market fit 🔸Learn Strategies on business model development 🔸Investment preparedness to evaluate the viability of ideas 🔸Understand prospects for success of your idea 🔸Know how the highly competitive startup ecosystem works ✍️𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: tnthub.accubate.app/ext/form… 🌐𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗡, 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: itnthub.tn.gov.in/beacon-det… ⁉️𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? Email us at 📧koushik@tnthub.org / 📧office@tnthub.org 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 🔆The number of slots is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis. 🔆Training and accommodation are free of cost for shortlisted candidates. #BEACONCohort5 #BEACON2025 #IdeaToImpact #ResearchToStartup #StartupJourney #InnovationInProgress #Tier2Tier3Innovation #StudentInnovators #YoungResearchers #IdeaValidation #BuildToScale #ProductMarketFit #StartupEcosystem #FromLabToMarket #TechForGood @annauniversity

Remembering CV Raman's legacy and inspiring the next generation of innovators.🚀 PSIT SIF wishes you a Happy National Science Day! #ScienceandEntrepreneurship #FromLabtoMarket @PSITKanpur2004 @srajanecellpsit @shah_dhawan @ecelliitk

At #DeepTechFest, we’re bringing together founders & investors who’ve turned breakthrough science into real businesses—like Oculus, Perfect Day, NotCo. Learn what drives scale and what actually moves the needle. #FromLabToMarket

Strength That Speaks Volumes! Ensure your paper, corrugated board(cardboard), and other sheet materials meet the highest durability standards with BSJ’s Burst Strength Tests! From Lab to Market, we help your materials stand strong under pressure. #BSJ #FromLabToMarket

Want to make sure your ackee is safe for consumption? Get it tested for Hypoglycin-A! BSJ’s Chemistry Lab performs Hypoglycin-A Analysis of canned ackees to check the toxins level. Access this service today! #FromLabToMarket #HelpingBusinessesGrow #Ackee #BSJ #ProductTesting

Thrilled to have played a key role in ARICS 2024, transforming research into real-world solutions! 🌍✨ Check out our achievements and more at aricsummit.com. #InnovationAfrica #ResearchCommercialisation #TheRISAFund #ARICS2024 #FromLabToMarket

Keynote speech given by @IGurevych: “Towards Real-World Fact-Checking with Large Language Models” at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon. #trustworthyai #fromlabtomarket