Overview
Academic research at BIOPOLIS-CIBIO is generating knowledge and technologies with real potential to transform industries, from biodiversity monitoring and conservation to biotechnology, genomics, and environmental services. Yet the path from a laboratory breakthrough to a market-ready solution is rarely straightforward.
This half-day session is designed to help BIOPOLIS-CIBIO researchers explore that journey: what it takes to engage with the private sector, how to protect and commercialise research results, and what industry partners are actually looking for.
Whether you are curious about launching a spin-off, licensing your findings, or shaping a collaborative R&D project with a corporate partner, this session offers practical insights and a confidential space to start mapping your own path.
14:30 – Keynote lecture: "From Lab to Market: Strategies for Research Commercialisation”
15:30 – Coffee break & networking
15:45 – Individual meetings: 15-minute one-on-one sessions with the organising team (by prior registration)
17:00 – Close
Target Audience
- Postdoctoral
/ PhD Researcher
- Professor
/ Researcher
- PhD
Student
- Research
Staff / Technical Staff
Individual Meetings
Following the keynote, a team of advisors will be available for short one-on-one meetings (15 minutes each) with interested researchers. These conversations are an opportunity to tell us about your current research and your aspirations for industry engagement. Slots are limited and must be booked in advance through the registration form.
About the Speaker
Marlos da Silva
Marlos da Silva is R&D and Innovation Director at MC Sonae, where he leads large-scale collaborative projects and manages approximately €35 million in annual R&D investment. His work spans areas such as food innovation, bioeconomy, biomaterials, data and automation, robotics, smart logistics, renewable energy, sustainability, and digital transformation. With a degree in Business Administration from the University of Pernambuco and a Master’s in Accounting and Auditing from the University of Aveiro, Marlos has extensive experience in bringing together science, technology, and business through open innovation.
Registration/Expression of Interest:
To attend the keynote lecture, please register by 10th of July. To request a 15-minute individual meeting, please complete the additional section of the registration form. Meeting slots are limited and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact
Dora Bastos
education_training@biopolis.pt
