Programme
Location: Fizinių ir technologijos mokslų centras, Saulėtekio al. 3, Vilnius
Date: 17th October, 2025
Event language: English
Description:
Tech Transfer Unlocked: Bridging Ideas across the region and UK is a hands-on international conference dedicated to advancing technology transfer and innovation collaboration between the UK, the Baltic region Finland and Ukraine. Organized by the British Embassy Vilnius, FTMC, and Vilnius University, the event brings together leading experts such as Tony Raven, Anand Patel, Caroline Hyde, and Terry Parlett, from renowned institutions. Through interactive sessions on early-stage funding, scientific entrepreneurship, and scaling spin-offs, participants will explore practical strategies to turn research into market-ready ventures. The day also features networking opportunities and showcases of spinout technologies, making it a key moment for fostering cross-border partnerships and strengthening regional innovation ecosystems.
Organized by: the British Embassy Vilnius, FTMC and Vilnius University
08:30-09:00
Coffee and Pastries
09:00-09:30
Opening Session
- Welcome Address: HMA Liz Boyles + Prof. Ramunas Skaudzius
- Opening Speech: Dr Tony Raven
09:30-10:30
Early Stage and PoC Funding. Bridging the Gap.
Led by: Caroline Hyde and Dr Terry Parlett (Cambridge Enterprise)
- Overview of available funding sources for early-stage research and proof-of-concept (PoC) projects.
- How to structure PoC projects to demonstrate commercial potential.
- Role of universities, tech transfer offices, and incubators in supporting early-stage ventures.
10:30-10:45
Coffee Break
10:45-11:45
Scientific Entrepreneurship
Led by: Dr Anand Patel (UCL) and Dr Romuald Eimont (FTMC)
- Developing a culture of entrepreneurship within research institutes and universities.
- Building a Tech Transfer deal flow within the institution.
- Differentiating Innovation Ecosystems types around TTOs.
11:45-12:45
Lunch and Networking
12:45-13:45
Open Panel Discussion: Scaling Up Spin-Offs
Moderated by: Dr Tony Ravens | Panellists: Caroline Hyde (Cambridge), Oleksii Molchanovskyi (Ukraine), Jannis Angelis (Sweden), Kadri Sundja (Estonia)
- Challenges and strategies for scaling research-based ventures.
- Building sustainable business models for spin-offs.
- Accessing international markets and expanding globally.
13:45-15:00
Afternoon Networking Drinks
- An opportunity for participants to mingle and discuss collaboration opportunities.
- Spinoffs from Vilnius University and FTMC will be showcasing their technologies.
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