From PhD to CEO 2026 (2/6)

Summary

The PhD2CEO Seminar Series targets advanced students, young scientists, and startup enthusiasts interested in scientific entrepreneurship and deep-tech startups, with a particular focus on optical, quantum, and microelectronics technologies. 

The seminars cover various science-startup-related topics, including the startup journey, funding strategy and insights from experienced speakers. It also features pitch training and culminates with a first-class stage at Photonics Days 2026 as the closing event.

Participation is at no-cost and we offer a participation certificate for those who meet the minimum attendance requirement (events are in Berlin, presential-only).

Participate and get to know like-minded people, maybe, your future co-founder! Spread the word and register soon! (Limited availability)

The seminar "Intellectual Property" will take place on

Thursday, May 28, 2026 

at tbd. 

and will take place every last Thursday of the month until October (Closing event at the Photonics Days 2026).

Next episodes: 

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Investment/Financing 

Thursday, July 30, 2026  Prototyping & Manufacturing

Thursday, Sept.24, 2026 Pitching & Communication Skills 

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 Pitching competition at Photonics Days 2026

All information on PhD2CEO here.

If you have questions and/ or comments please write an e-mail to José Brito.

This event takes part of Berlin Quantum (berlinquantum.de)