From PhD to CEO 2026 (1/6)

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 series starts with Opening seminar "Introduction Ecosystem" on

Thursday, April 30, 2026 

at Leap Quantum Technology Hub & Events

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

Next episodes: 

Thursday, May, 28, 2026 Intellectual Property 

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)