Event “Burger with a Scientist”

On February 27, in Cēsis, from 10:00 to 13:00, as part of Vidzeme Innovation Week, the Patent Office will host an in-person event “Burger with a Scientist.”

The aim of the event is to provide information about available support tools for innovation development, the importance of intellectual property, and commercialization opportunities.

The concept of the event is an open and dynamic environment where entrepreneurs, scientists, and representatives of the innovation ecosystem can share experiences, ask questions, and build professional connections.

Target audience: entrepreneurs, scientists, aspiring entrepreneurs and scientists, and representatives of the innovation ecosystem.

Together we will look for answers to important questions:

• What practical support instruments help develop ideas in a smart and strategic way?

• How can an entrepreneur and a scientist collaborate effectively when developing a new product or technology?

• What can we learn from the experiences and success stories of others?

Our wish is that these conversations and discussions come together as naturally as good burger spices — because when the ingredients match, a true success story is created.

Program:

09:45 – 10:00 Arrival / registration

10:00 – 10:30 Introduction / Support tools for entrepreneurs and scientists in the field of intellectual property / Agris Batalauskis, Patent Office

10:30 – 10:50 Overview of support opportunities from the Latvian Technology Centre and the Enterprise Europe Network / Agnese Kore, Latvian Technology Centre

10:50 – 11:10 Presentation on support programs of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, focusing on support for knowledge-intensive businesses / Inese Gribanova, LIAA

11:10 – 11:55 Support tools of the Latvian Council of Science for entrepreneurs and scientists

• European Partnership Innovative SMEs (Eurostars) and Eureka Cluster Programme — Laura Kunga-Jēgere

• Horizon Europe — Marija Plotniece

• PostDoc Programme — Baiba Kajaka-Kargane

11:55 – 12:25 Experience story / Pauls Irbins

12:25 – 13:00 Burger / discussion / networking / closing

Participating organizations: the Patent Office, the Latvian Council of Science, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, and the Latvian Technology Centre.

The number of participants is limited. To apply, please fill in the application form.

The event is supported by the European Patent Office and the Cēsis Municipality.

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