Scientist To Founder
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The Scientist to Founder event, organised by CERN, is taking place on 16 April 2026 at Prévessin (France)
How do you turn scientific research into a company? Where’s the right place to start? And once you’ve started, how do you get your idea funded at the earliest stage? CERN’s Entrepreneurship team invites you to meet and learn from academic founders who have successfully translated their research into companies creating real-world impact. You’ll hear first-hand about how they navigated the transition from scientist to founder, how they decided when their research was ready to build on, the strategies they used to secure their first grant or investment, and more.
The session will also include a short presentation of CERN Entrepreneurship Academy, an entrepreneurship training programme for CERN members of personnel.
If you’re a researcher wondering whether now is the right time to build something, come and find out.
📅 16 April, 2026, 5 PM – 6.30 PM |📍 CERN – 774/R-013 (Prévessin, In person only) | ➡️ Registration