Morning Talk: From scientific discovery to commercial solution

📌 📌ABOUT THE EVENT
Are you a curious on how you make a tangible impact with your reserach beyond academia? Join us for a Morning Talk with Marcela Mendoza-Suárez, a postdoc at Aarhus University and founder of SymbioMatch, a biotech startup working with sustainable agriculture.

Marcela’s entrepreneurial journey began with a wish to bridge research and real-world application. After years of molecular biology research and a couple of entrepreneurial idea she founded SymbioMatch to bring her biofertilizer technology to market, revolutionizing the agricultural industry and driving the transition to more sustainable food production.

At the Morning Talk Marcela will share her experience of transforming her scientific discoveries into a spin-out and how she navigates to build a business while still conducting research.

YOU WILL GET

• Advice on transitioning from research to entrepreneurship
• Insights into securing funding, forming partnerships, and developing a product from scientific research
• How Marcela overcame challenges in scaling her business while maintaining her research integrity

ABOUT SYMBIOMATCH
SymbioMatch offers tailored biofertilizers using natural, non-GMO nitrogen-fixing bacteria to boost crop yields and reduce reliance on artificial fertilizers. Marcela and her team use molecular tools and deep learning algorithms to identify the most beneficial bacteria for each farmer’s unique soil conditions. Their innovative solution not only enhances plant growth but also promotes more sustainable farming practices.

PROGRAM
8.15: Doors open and breakfast is ready
8.30: Talk with Marcela Mendoza-Suárez
9.15: Goodbye or time to network

PRACTICAL INFO
DATE: 27th of November, 2024
TIME: 8.15-9.15
LOCATION: Playground, The Kitchen
CATERING: Sourdough buns and coffee/tea