From lab to impact – 20th May – 27th May – 3rd June

Are you a researcher looking to amplify the real-world impact of your work? Join us for From lab to impact, a series of 3 info sessions designed to help you imagine what that future could look like.

This series is hosted by StartLab.Brussels and VUB and brings you inspiring real-life stories, plenty of practical insights and the opportunity to connect with researchers who have successfully made the leap.

Session 1: Real-world applications are born in the lab. Real stories of research that SPIN-off.
Florian Myter, former VUB PhD researcher and Co-founder of weave.ly 
Jens De Vos, former VUB PhD researcher and Head of Alliance and Program Management of Precirix
🗓️ May 20th, 2025 – 18:00 – 20:30 (Including networking drinks)
📍 Learning & Innovation (LIC) Center, VUB
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Session 2 (given by your own ETRO colleagues): Funded to make impact. Real stories of innovation mandates in action.
Pieter Thomas Boonen, Postdoctoral researcher – Project PADFLOW 

Benyameen KEELSON, Postdoctoral researcher – project Karma

Taylor Frantz, Postdoctoral researcher – Project Sara
🗓️ May 27th, 2025 – 12:00 – 14:00 (sandwich lunch included)
📍 Learning & Innovation (LIC) Center, VUB
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Session 3: Building a team to create impact. Real stories of turning solo ideas into team successes.
Speakers will be confirmed soon. 
🗓️ June 3rd, 2025 – 12:00 – 14:00 (sandwich lunch included)
📍 Learning & Innovation (LIC) Center, VUB
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