Agenda

From Founding team to Scale up. Many first-time founders are often surprised to learn that founding largely revolves around building and hiring teams. In this workshop, we will navigate the journey from 0 to 100. From analyzing the results of the latest Climate Hardware survey to see how both investors and founders perceive teams within hardware and deep-tech startups to delving into lessons on scaling your teams from "family" size to "tribal" and finally to "village" scale, we'll discuss the common mistakes we've observed—helping you steer clear of them - 45 minutes.

The shift towards a sustainable, bio-based economy is imperative in combatting climate change and diminishing our dependence on finite fossil fuel reservoirs. Biomanufacturing presents a promising path for manufacturing an array of goods, spanning from biofuels to alternative proteins, utilizing renewable resources and environmentally friendly procedures. In this workshops we will explore the promises and challenges of biomanufacturing in the context of precision fermentation - registration open soon!

An interactive discussion exploring how to plan for the messy and unpredictable nature of hardware scaling, introducing the concept of antifragility as a means to maximise learning from failures - 45 minutes.

The key considerations for selecting your fund structure ​Imagine setting up your VC with a thoroughly planned fund structure. One that not only saves you valuable time and resources but also maximizes your investment potential. This insight-packed workshop is designed to help you transform that vision into reality - 45min.

​Gain an edge in the market by incorporating planetary boundaries into your investment strategies or startup foundations. ​(Re)Discover the concept of planetary boundaries being considered in investment thesis and startup frameworks. Join us for a passionate and insightful discussion including researchers, CVC/VC, and founders. Share and discover key insights on existing approaches, challenges and debugging tools to make tomorrow’s business operate within - 45minutes

Join us for an interactive workshop covering the basis of FoodTech advocacy. Understand the basics of Policy-Making Process in Europe, learn how to build a strong advocacy strategy, and how to engage with policymakers and stakeholders -50 minutes.