From PhD to CEO (PhD2CEO)
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. As a part of Berlin Quantum activities, we strongly encourage quantum-eager minds to join! also if you come from business and other fields and still interested in these topics.
The seminars covers 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 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, in english, and presential-only). Participate and get to know like-minded people, maybe, your future co-founder! Spread the word and register! (limited availability)
The next seminar series starts on 30. April 2026 at Leap and should take place every last Thursday of the month until October (closing at the Photonics Days).
Seminar Topics:
- Ecosystem Introduction
- Intellectual Property
- Investment/Financing
- Prototyping and Manufacture
- Pitching/ Communication Skills
- Pitching Competition
Event Dates 2026
30.04.2026 - Ecosystem Introduction @ Leap Berlin
25.06.2026 - Funding @ Berlin Partner GmbH
30.07.2026 - Prototyping @ SaF / Fraunhofer IZM
24.09.2026 - Pitching & Communication Skills @ Fraunhofer HHI
07.10.2026 - Pitching competition at Photonics Days 2026
Registration (Name, Institution) at brito@optecbb.de
questions/interest to Dr. José M. Brito : brito@optecbb.de
