Science meets Business

Ready for the next Science meets Business cafe?

Upcoming thursday we’re switching things up and we are hosting the event PLNT Leiden in “The Arena”!

We sold out last event, so be sure to claim your tickets!

See you at the 14th of March at Langegracht 70, Leiden (link in bio!)

MARCH, a Dream Team of the Delft, builds an innovative exoskeleton for people with a spinal cord injury.

Their goal is to improve the lives of people with paraplegia, by pushing exoskeleton technology.

By combining many technologies developed over the years and implementing new features, Project MARCH IX will build an exoskeleton that will complete all 10 obstacles at the 2024, the biggest bionic competition in the world!

Have you ever wondered how the exoskeleton looks like in real-life?

This is your chance!!

Last few spots available through the link in bio!

Give your business strategy an IP boost!

Meet Katja Apelt, IP advisor at the Netherlands Patent Office. Katja will be sharing valuable insights on establishing an effective IP strategy for your company.

Don’t miss out on her expert tips and join us on the 8th of February.

We are close to maximum capacity, so hurry up & claim your seat with the link in bio!

Fluss is a company that joined the PLNT community last year, and we are happy for their participation in the upcoming SmB Cafe!

Ignis will share his journey from the lab to the business world, highlighting the connection between scientific research and entrepreneurship. He’ll also discuss his work with Fluss, showcasing their innovative FlussGuard©️ system, a sustainable solution for wastewater purification on boats.

Get onboard with Fluss at SMB by signing up (for free) through the link in bio!

Are you, or do you know, an inspiring scientist with an entrepreneurial mindset (or vice versa)?

Feel free to reach out to claim a speaker slot in one of our following events!

Join us this Thursday, November 9th, as Hedwig Teunissen, Program Director of CropXR, sheds light on revolutionary advancements in 'smart breeding'. With a world facing growing environmental stresses and a need for sustainable farming, CropXR is leading the charge in developing crops that thrive under pressure. Their work delves into plant resilience, focusing on creating varieties that maintain high yields and quality, even with reduced reliance on chemical interventions.

Discover how CropXR's advanced technologies and breeding tools are paving the way for the next generation of robust, resilient crops. Hedwig will discuss the company's strides towards enhancing complex plant characteristics, crucial for the future of farming amidst climate change, stringent environmental policies, and the growing demand for food.

You’re invited to be a part of the conversation. Be there on November 9th, starting from 17:30 at Biopartner 1, Leiden.

Registration is free, but the experience will be priceless. Reserve your spot now at: https://www.sciencemeetsbusiness.nl/SmBEvents/2023-11

Olivier Lam from Delft Hyperloop will be joining us at BioPartner Leiden 1, on November 9th to share insights into the development of high-speed transportation. Delft Hyperloop is propelling us towards a faster future with their commitment to developing sustainable high-speed travel through low-pressure tubes, aiming to revolutionize the way we think about distance and connectivity.

Olivier will delve into the engineering challenges, breakthroughs, and the potential societal impact of the Hyperloop system.

Did you know that you could potentially get from Amsterdam to Paris in 30 minutes?

Registration is free, but the experience will be priceless. Reserve your spot now at: https://www.sciencemeetsbusiness.nl/SmBEvents/2023-11

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!

Mazhar Ali will share groundbreaking insights on his team's quest for the "missing link" in quantum communication. Recently awarded a generous $5 million grant from The Kavli Foundation, Mazhar and his team from Delft University of Technology and its Kavli Institute of Nanoscience are at the forefront of exploring quantum transduction, aiming to develop the quantum equivalent of telecommunication.

Join us to hear Mazhar present the potential impact on our interconnected quantum future.

It's a unique opportunity to gain insights into the next frontiers of quantum research and exploration.

See you all at SmB Cafe on the 12th of October, where space meets quantum.

Link in bio!

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!

We're excited to introduce our next speaker for the SmB Cafe October 2023 event – Miguel Ferreira from ICE Cubes by Space Applications Services.

🔍 What is ICE Cubes all about?
It's an incredible platform that offers a fast-track, reliable way to launch research and technology to space, providing unique access to the wonders of microgravity. Their goal? Boosting both space exploration and research that brings value right back to Earth. Their motto beautifully sums it up: Space4Space & Space4Earth.

Join us to hear Miguel present how microgravity can be a game-changer in diverse research sectors and the fantastic missions that ICE Cubes have undertaken.

It's a unique opportunity to gain insights into the next frontiers of space research and exploration.

See you all at SmB Cafe on the 12th of October!

Link in bio!

Join us at the café tomorrow!

We're very excited to announce the second speaker for the upcoming café: Sanjeevani Lamba from SeraNovo! 🎉

Introducing SeraNovo: Your ultimate formulation tech provider, improving the bioavailability of poorly soluble APIs! 💊🚀

Their dedicated team is solely focused on tackling two critical challenges in drug development: elevating API bioavailability to enhance absorption and accelerating the journey to clinical development.

There are still a few tickets left, so sign up now with the link in bio!

📅 On 14th September 2023
⏰ Walk-in at 17.30
📍Biopartner 1 (J.H. Oortweg 21, 2333CH)

🔬 Exciting News! 🔬

We're thrilled to introduce our first speaker for the upcoming café: Stan Goertz from ToxGenSolutions! 🎉

ToxGenSolutions are exploring the impact of environmental factors and s*x differences in disease development. Join us as Stan takes us on a journey through the exciting world of molecular diagnostics and how it can shape the future of healthcare. 🌿💪

🚀 Stay tuned for more updates and mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this opportunity to bridge the gap between science and business.

There are still a few tickets left, sign up now with the link in bio!

📅 14th September 2023
⏰ Walk-in at 17.30
📍Biopartner 1 (J.H. Oortweg 21, 2333CH)

Join us at the first café after the summer for an evening with exciting speakers, a great opportunity to expand your network and drinks!

Stay posted, we will anounce the speakers soon 💥

📅 Will we see you on the 14th? (Link in bio)

Back in action and ready to innovate! 🚀

Join us on the 14th at the Science Meets Business Cafe as we kick off post-summer with a bang. Walk-in from 17:30 with a warm welcome, followed by captivating presentations from 18:00 - 19:00, and then extending the excitement with networking drinks until 20:30.
Connect, converse, and collaborate with fellow forward-thinkers! 💡🌐

🌟 Thank you all for joining us at the Science Meets Business BBQ on the 8th of June! We hope everyone had an incredible time with delicious food, engaging conversations, and unforgettable moments.

✨ A special thanks goes out to all our amazing sponsors who made this event possible. As well as to and .wav for helping us out with the music and for lending us the keycords! Your support and contribution are greatly appreciated! 🙌

Stay tuned for more exciting events and opportunities!

Looking for easy networking? In a science based business environment?

We make it very easy at our annual SmB BBQ!

👀 - Clearly readable nametags
🎨 - Color coding for 'networking intention'
🍽 - Good reasons to join others at a table
🍀 - Low key environment
but / and
☀️ - No obligations (okay, only to have fun)

Don't forget to sign up!
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The sun is out and we are ready for it!

Mark your calendars for the 8th of June and don't forget to claim your spot for the legendary annual SmB BBQ!
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🧑‍🎓 Catch up with SBB alumni
🤝 Network with regular and new attendees
✅ Find a job or internship match - low key!
🔈 Hear about awesome projects and career journeys
🍔 Enjoy good food and drinks



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Get ready for an exciting talk at Science Meets Business!

🔍 Join Prof. Thomas Hankemeier from as he updates us on his initiatives where he uses science in a venture. Discover how engineering and technology combine to create practical applications, spin-offs, and licensing partnerships.

🤝 Gain valuable insights into the chances and challenges he encounters on this remarkable journey. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the powerful impact of research, entrepreneurship, and the boundless possibilities that lie within!

We are almost sold out so get the last tickets with the link in the bio and we will see you tomorrow!
📅 On 11th may 2023
⏰ Walk-in at 17.30
📍Biopartner 1 (J.H. Oortweg 21, 2333CH)

Get ready for an exciting Science meets Business Cafe on May 11th! 🎉

Our first speaker is the renowned Professor Arthur Ram from , who will be sharing insights on using Aspergillus Niger as a cell factory for protein production, and his efficient method for producing strains that express the protein. It's an innovative alternative to traditional methods like E. coli or Pichia. 🧬 Plus, they're even setting up a fermentation facility to express proteins for interested companies! 🌱

He will also give us exciting updates on his collaborations with companies through direct funding and NWO subsidies. 💰

You won't want to miss this talk, so sign up now via the link in our bio!
📅 On 11th May 2023
⏰ at 17.30
📍 in Foyer Biopartner 1 (J.H. Oortweg21, 2333 CH)

How do you even make an idea into a medicine?! Well, Vincent van der Wel has it figured it out!

💊Vincent started as a student in medicines and business studies in Leiden, actively volunteering at SmB at the time, and has since then developed a new formula for academics to develop ideas to actual medicines accessible for patients.
During the cafe Vincent will share his story of building multiple science based business companies and he wil zoom in on one business in particular to give you an insight in the strugles and upsides of drug development in public private partnerships.

There are still a few tickets left, so hurry and sign up asap!!

📅 On 11th may 2023
⏰ Walk-in at 17.30
📍Biopartner 1 (J.H. Oortweg 21, 2333CH)

Mark your calendars! Our next Science meets Business Cafe is on May 11th at the Biopartner 1 Foyer. Join us for an evening of thought-provoking talks, networking, and free drinks!

One day until SmB March Cafe and only nine tickets are left! 

Tomorrow, our third speaker, Professor Marc Koper will share with us how he collaborates with companies as well as tell about his research in the field of electrochemistry.

⚡️The production of green hydrogen from water and renewable electricity requires special materials called Catalysts, often based on platinum.

Professor Koper ran fundamental research on the stability of platinum under electrochemical conditions has led to successful and not-so-successful business opportunities and industry collaborations.

🧪He will talk about the surprising chemistry and the surprising applications.

Reserve your spot for tomorrow via a link in the bio!

See you
📅on 9th March 2023
⏰at 17:30
📍in Foyer BioPartner 1 (J.H. Oortweg 21, 2333 CH)

🌸SmB March Cafe is already this week!

Our second speaker, Sara Okhuijsen from .now, will tell us about their Personal Medicine and Preventive Healthcare platform Oasis Heal.

🧬They believe that DNA testing can help individuals better understand how their particular body works. Based on DNA testing results combined with general health data, the platform provides its users with step-by-step instructions on diet, physical activity, and sleep to live a longer and healthier life.

Get your free ticket via a link in the bio to know more about the Oasis Heal platform!

See you
📅on 9th March 2023
⏰at 17:30
📍in Foyer BioPartner 1 (J.H. Oortweg 21, 2333 CH)

Happy Thursday!🎉

Only one week left until SmB March cafe.
Time to introduce our speakers!

Yves Sohege from CropTimize will tell us about their AI & Constraint Optimisation-based solution desired to help CEA farmers. 🌱

CEA (Controlled-environment agriculture) is an indoor technology-based approach toward food production. The aim of CEA is to provide protection from the outdoor elements and maintain optimal growing conditions. It helps to get stable harvests in climate-change circumstances.
🌻 To achieve this goal, every CEA Farmer must consistently search for the most profitable seeds for their farm and overcome high energy consumption.
These problems are linked, and currently, no solution on the market optimizes both.

CropTimize introduces a solution which can overcome both of these challenges. They combine AI and Constraint Optimisation (a mathematical programming method) and allow to a selection of the most profitable seed based on the expected energy consumption to complete the growth under fully controlled conditions. It, therefore, helps in the optimisation of CEA farmers' profits.

🤗Get your ticket via a link in the bio to know more about the CropTimize solution!

See you
📅 on 9th March 2023
⏳ at 17:30
📍 in Foyer BioPartner 1 (J.H. Oortweg 21, 2333 CH)

Tickets for the first cafe of this spring are now available! 🎉

See you in Biopartner!
📅 09-03-2023

⏳17:30 - 18:00 – Walk-in
18:00 - 19:00 – Presentations
19:00 - 20:30 – Networking drinks

📍Biopartner 1
J.H. Oortweg 21 2333 CH Leiden

🍺 Tomorrow we are meeting at the local Leiden brewery Brouwerij Pronck] for the last SmB Cafe this year.

Our agenda:

🥩 Daan Luining, founder of Meatable, will describe biotech fermentation for growing meat.

🐮 Peter Rowe, founder of Deep Branch, will explain how to use fermentation to turn waste into animal feed.

🔬 Jos Seegers, founder of Caelus Health, will tell us about medications that help the bacteria in us ferment properly.

See you tomorrow.❤️
📅 08.12.2022
⏰ at 17:30
📍 at Brouwerij Pronck] (Langegracht 70D, 2312 NV Leiden)

🖇️Registration link in bio.

✨ December is knocking on the door to remind you to register for the VERY LAST SmB cafe in 2022.

Our cafes are always the opportunity to network and get inspired by scientists, entrepreneurs, and other enthusiastic SmB-attendees.

🫧 But this time we prepared for you a 'Fermentation Special'!

Yep.
Fer-men-ta-tion

We will talk about the different industries that can benefit and improve from fermentation.
☀️ Animal-free meat, fermentation processes in the human microbiome, fish feeds...

Come to see your old friends, find new acquaintances, and have fun with a glass of one of the most well-known fermentation products. :)

🖇️ The registration link is in the bio.

See you
📅 on 08 December 2022
⏰ at 17:30.
📍 A place to be announced (not far from the Leiden Centraal ❤️).

Meet our second speaker this Thursday!

Pilou Bazin will tell us about building an Atlas of the Human Deep Brain Nuclei, Connections, and Vasculature

🧠 Have you ever wondered how difficult it is for neurosurgeons to determine the exact target during deep brain surgical procedures?

To solve this problem, Dr. Bazin and his colleagues developed a technology combining ultra-high field MRI with 3D microscopy.

🗺️ It allows for building detailed deep brain maps. Then surgeries can use these maps to increase the targeting precision.

Come to learn more about the deep brain Atlas!
🗓️ This Thursday 10th of November
⏰ at 17:15
📍 at Biopartner 1 (J.H Oortweg 21, 2333 CH Leiden)

✏️ Registration link is in the bio

Picture credits: NeuroImage Journal, Vol.263 ISSN 1053-8119

👁️November Cafe is coming!
Time to introduce our speakers.

Alejandro Ortega will tell us about – a company aimed to change traditional production systems.

Alejandro Ortega and Daniela Arias used data science and machine learning to understand billions of protein structures from different species of edible insects.

🐝 They developed an isolation technology that converts any insect into highly functional macromolecules and improves their value proposition to the market with simultaneously reducing processing costs and time.

The process is green and chemical-free and allows the separation of macromolecules from insects, such as proteins, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and even chitin. It provides an opportunity to replace traditional ingredients with better materials by reducing risk, time, and effort to find the right materials, the best product applications, and structuring their supply chain.

🪲Also, Sibö helps food manufacturers reduce CO2 emissions during the production of these ingredients by 95% comparing current ones.

Come to learn more about Sibö 
🗓️ on Thursday 10th of November
⏰ at 17:15
📍 at Biopartner 1 (J.H Oortweg 21, 2333 CH Leiden)

✏️ Find the registration link in the bio (it’s free!).

Meet our second speaker this Thursday! 🐠

Upstream foods is a company that aims to supply the world with seafood without the catch.

Upstream uses cell culture to produce fats that experience as if you are eating real seafood.
Complex flavours, oily mouthfeel, and health benefits with no cruelty.

Register now to learn more about this seafood alternative!
🔗Link in the Bio.

See you at Biopartner.❤️

Welcome our first speakers for the October cafe!
Binanox are the 2022 iGEM Leiden team.

is a competition for students from all over the world to use synthetic biology to solve societal problems.
More than 350 teams participate every year.

will introduce its nanoparticles for head and neck cancer therapy.

🔬 Their project is based on a photothermal therapy in which metal nanoparticles kill the tumor cells.
During this treatment, a doctor injects the nanoparticles directly into the tumor. The tumor is afterward exposed to a laser, and the metal converts this light into heat that kills the tumor cells.

However, existing nanoparticles are not optimal for transferring heat to the tumor.
The Binanox team transform E.coli to produce protein-based nanoparticles with better properties for photothermal therapy.

🗓️ Come on Thursday to learn more about the Binanox project!

💡 The free registration link is in the bio.

⏰ See you at 17:00!

💡SmB cafés are back!

Summer is over, and it's time to recommence our monthly meetings.

🍁Network with scientists, entrepreneurs, and other enthusiastic SmB-attendees.
And – of course – we arranged three amazing speakers for you.

🗓️ Next Thursday, October 13
⏰ at 17:00
📍 at the Foyer of BioPartner 1

Find the registration link in the bio (attendance is free of charge).

Stay tuned for the announcements next week, and see you soon!♥️