Join us at the Alumni Event in Zürich Switzerland! Rector Magnificus Prof. Jacquelien Scherpen will host a presentation about the recent developments at the University of Groningen and the opportunities for collaboration. Alumnus of the Year Stef van Grieken will also host a presentation about 'Spinning out Academic Research'. After that, Niek Huizenga from Future Tech Ventures will talk about how to support founders of academic startups.
After the presentations there is time to get some drinks and network with fellow alumni. We're very much looking forward to it!
Program:
17.00 Walk-in with coffee
17.30 Start Program
17.35 Welcome by Prof. Martin Ackermann, Director Eawag
17.45 The most recent developments at the University of Groningen, the Dutch research landscape, and possible international collaborations by Rector Magnificus Prof. Jacquelien Scherpen
18.00 Dutch Embassy
18.10 Spinning out Academic Research by Alumnus of the Year Stef van Grieken
18.35 How to support founders of academic startups by Niek Huizenga, Future Tech Ventures
19.00 “Inside Eawag” by Piet Spaak
19.30 Start Drinks & Bites & Networking
20.30 End of event
