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Open Call: Synbio Power Pitch 2021 dl 10.6.

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From our partner network:

Biotechnology innovations for a circular bioeconomy – Harnessing the world’s underutilized waste streams with microbes

Microbes are well adapted to use various waste streams as feedstock to produce fuels, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and materials. Using the tools of synthetic biology we can further enhance this capability in applications on an industrial scale.

We invite companies, students and researchers from all over the world to participate in the SynbioPower Pitch 2021. This year’s challenge is to find innovative ways to use biological feedstock and waste streams into added-value products, using the tools of synthetic biology and biotechnology. 

We are looking for early and more mature ideas, startups and more mature companies to participate in the call (DL 10.6.). Simple and fast to apply.

Apply from here: www.synbio.fi/synbio-power-pitch-2021

We are studying volume and maturity of Finnish synbio/biotech deal flow. We are currently studying the possibility and making plans for a synbio-focused early fund. We need to show the deal flow to understand the feasibility. Therefore, please, apply so that we shall become aware of your case. (Do not mind the maturity of your case and do not disclose confidential information).

The top cases will be selected for coaching and mentoring and feedback and providing connections from June to Sep/Oct. The jury consists of among others Perttu Koskinen (Neste), Rasmus Pinomaa (Kemira), Miika Mähönen (HMD Global), Janne Mieck (European Circular Bioeconomy Fund, Juha Lindfros (Lifeline Ventures). The jury will  select finalists for the final. The final synbio power pitch will happen during Slush 1.12. You have a good opportunity to showcase your idea/company. There is also a small award of 5000 e for the winner of the final. We have also a few Slush tickets for 2.12. to share for the finalists. The final will be a hybrid one – remote & face-to-face (if possible). You can choose how you participate if you are selected among finalists.  

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Why the Bioeconomy Needs Synthetic Biology – Synbio Powerhouse Ecosystem Annual Event 29.9.2021

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From our partner network:

SAVE THE DATE!
Synbio Powerhouse Ecosystem Annual Event:
Why the Bioeconomy needs Synthetic Biology
29.9.2021 at 13:00 – 16:30 (EET)

Registration link

Welcome to Synbio Powerhouse annual event 29.9.2021!

This year the Synbio Powerhouse annual seminar will explore the symbiosis of synthetic biology and the circular bioeconomy. Microbes are uniquely capable to utilise bio waste as feedstock. With the tools of synthetic biology we are able to engineer the microbes to efficiently convert the waste into useful products such as biomaterials, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Biotechnology can help us achieve a truly sustainable use of biomass derived from agriculture, forest or food industry. What could be done, what is needed and how should we move forward? Join us to discuss this hot topic together with industry experts, researchers and policy makers. In our event you will also hear some of the latest finding from novel synbio research.

What is possible, what is needed and how should we move forward – join us for a discussion with industry experts, researchers and policy makers. In this event you will also hear some of the latest findings from novel synbio research.

Preliminary program:
– Waste as feedstock
– Biosynthetic production
– Novel Synbio Research

This seminar is part of the official program of the European Biotech week 28.9-1.10.2021.

Invitation to online Synbio talk on Thursday March 25th, 2021: IGEM, Driving Innovation in Synthetic Biology

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Invitation from Urban Mill’s partner network

An event for students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and companies interested in learning more about International Genetically Engineered Machine (IGEM Foundation), their portfolio of projects in the Nordics, and possible pathways for future collaboration in the field of synthetic biology.

Time & Location
25 Mar, 14:00 – 15:30 EET
Online Event

You are warmly welcome to our second Synbio Talk! – an event series taking place every month where we talk about different topics related to synthetic biology. Our aim with these events is to build a stronger synbio community in Finland and beyond as well as to strengthen collaboration networks in the field of synthetic biology.

For this Synbio Talk taking place on Thursday, March 25th at 14:00 (EET), we will introduce IGEM and present some of the projects disseminated in the Nordics during the last couple years as part of the IGEM Competition. This is a perfect opportunity for students in Finland interested in opening up IGEM teams at their universities and for companies or individuals looking to collaborate with students in the field of synthetic biology.

AGENDA:

14:00 – 14:10   Welcome and Synbio Powerhouse News
Manuel Arias, Interdisciplinary Researcher at VTT

14:10 – 15:00   IGEM – What is it, how it works, and project portfolio in the Nordics Capon Lamelas, iGEM Alliance Project Manager and Regional Head (EMEA) at iGEM EPIC

15:00 – 15:20   Q&A

15:20 – 15:30   Wrap-up

REGISTRATION HERE:

https://www.synbio.fi/event-details/synbio-talks-igem-driving-innovation-in-synthetic-biology

For any questions regarding the event you can contact Manuel Arias from Synbio Powerhouse.

Kind regards,

Manuel Arias and Tuula Palmén – Synbio Powerhouse

Feel free to share this invitation with those among your network who might also be interested in attending.

BioGarage Opening 27 Sep at Aalto Design Factory!

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Invitation sent by SynBio Powerhouse:

BioGarage Opening
27 Sep, 13:30 – 17:00
Aalto Design Factory Stage
Betonimiehenkuja 5 C, Otaniemi, Espoo

REGISTER HERE

The new BioGarage at Aalto Design Factory offers students, young researchers and everybody interested the opportunity to test wild ideas and experiment freely using synthetic biology and related technologies in a GMO-lab environment.

Open-minded and cross disciplinary science is key to unlocking the potential that nature has to offer. Engineering biology enables the sustainable use of waste streams and CO2 as a carbon building blocks for synthesis of materials, food, fuels, chemicals and medicines.

Join us to hear how grassroot science can foster innovation and start-up creation! Our inspiring keynote speakers are:

You will also have the opportunity to visit our lab space and see a live demonstration of DNA by this year’s iGEM teams.

BioGarage is a Synbio Powerhouse initiative sponsored by Jenny ja Antti Wihuri Foundation. Other supporters include Aalto University, VTT, Sitra Fund.

Tervetuloa Otaniemi tutuksi -tapahtumaan Urban Milliin Espoo-päivänä pe 30.8.2019

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Espoo-päivän tapahtuma: Otaniemi tutuksi – Otaniemi tänään ja huomenna
Aika: pe 30.8.2019 klo 12.30 – 15.00
Paikka: Urban Mill, Betonimiehenkuja 3 E, Otaniemi, 02150 Espoo

Tule ottamaan selvää mitä Otaniemessä jo tapahtuu. Kurkista kampuskokeiluihin ja tulevaisuuden Otaniemeen. Ammenna tietoa alueen kehittäjiltä ja kerro minkälaisen Otaniemen sinä tekisit. Aalto-yhteisön, Espoon kaupungin, TEKin, yritysten sekä asukasyhdistysten esityksiä ja keskustelupisteitä.

Tilaisuus on maksuton Espoo-päivien tapahtuma eikä siihen tarvitse ilmoittautua etukäteen. Järjestelyjen sujuvoittamiseksi suosittelemme kuitenkin ilmoittautumaan tapahtumaan Facebookissa tästä linkistä.

Ohjelmaa täydennetään vielä. Kellonajat ovat ohjeellisia aloitusta ja päättymistä lukuunottanatta.

12.30 URBAN SCENE

  • Tervetuloa – Kari Mikkelä, vastaava tuottaja, Urban Mill
  • Avaus: Otaniemi kestävän kehityksen eurooppalaisena edelläkävijänä, Markku Markkula, Espoon kaupunginhallituksen puheenjohtaja
  • Tallinnan tunneliprojektin esittely, Kustaa Valtonen, partner, Finest Bay Area Development Oy
  • Using technology to solve global development challenges, Razi Latif, Manager, UNTIL Finland Lab, UN Technology Innovation Lab at Otaniemi

13:00 URBAN CAVE

  • Otaniemi-Keilaniemi-Tapiola tänään ja huomenna, Sampo Sikiö, aluearkkitehti, Suur-Tapiolan alue, Espoon kaupunkisuunnittelukeskus
  • Aalto University Campus: A Unique Collaboration Hub, Aapo Pihkala, Project Manager, Campus Development, Aalto University
  • Monimuotoista Otaniemeä tekemässä, Eetu Ristaniemi, kiinteistösijoitusjohtaja, Aalto University Campus & Real Estate
  • Design Factory – Aalto-yliopisto pienoiskoossa, Aalto Design Factory
  • Ylioppilaskunnan tietoiskuja
    • Opiskelijat kehittävät Otaniemeä, Aalto-yliopiston ylioppilaskunnan esitys mm. uusista rakennushankkeista, Ellen Heikkilä
    • Aaltolaisen luovuuden festivaali – Otaniemen Yö, Marianne Honkasaari, Tero Uuttana, Aalto-yliopiston ylioppilaskunta
  • Otaniemi’s magic – Launch announcement – Aalto Explorer platform for ocean exploration, Oskari Heikkilä, inventor and founder of Aalto Industries Oy.

14:00 URBAN SCENE

  • Ihminen louhinnassa? Asukasyhdistyksen puheenjohtajan havaintoja elämästä kiivaan kehityksen ympäröimässä naapurustossa, Leena Ripatti-Torniainen, Otaniemi-Seuran puheenjohtaja; yliopistonlehtori, Kasvatustieteellinen tiedekunta (HY)
  • Otaniemen kampuksella toimiva Haukilahden lukio on uudenlaisia, oppiainerajatkin ylittäviä opetusmenetelmiä ja joustavia tilaratkaisuja tarjoava lukio, joka tekee yhteistyötä Aalto-yliopiston, muiden oppilaitosten sekä yritysten ja kansalaisjärjestöjen kanssa, Pekka Piri, rehtori, Haukilahden lukio
  • 1.8.2019 aloittaneessa uudessa Otaniemen lukiossa yhdistyy tasokas yleislukio, matematiikka- ja luonnontiedelukio sekä teatteri- ja medialinja. Tietoa lukiosta ja sen valtakunnallisesta kehittämistehtävästä luonnontieteissä antaa Niina Takaneva, opinto-ohjaaja, Otaniemen lukio
  • Aalto Studios – tulevaisuuden mediakeskus, Ari Kivimäki, Senior Manager, Events and Partnerships, Aalto Studios
  • Start North, Next Generation Education Ecosystem Platform, Mikko Nikkanen, CTO
  • EIT Digital – European entrepreneurship driving digital innovation & education, Timo Nyberg, EIT Digital co-location Centre at Otaniemi
  • Aalto Sustainability Hub – committed to building a sustainable society driven by innovation and entrepreneurship, Meri Löyttyniemi, Senior advisor, chair of Nordic Sustainable Campus Network, Aalto University, Research and Innovation Services
  • Living factories for sustainability – SynBio Powerhouse, Merja Penttilä, tutkimusprofessori, VTT ja Aalto-yliopisto
  • Päätöspuheenvuoro: Engineering a Sustainable Future with TEK, Jussi-Pekka Teini, kestävä teknologiayhteiskunta, Tekniikan Akateemiset TEK ry

15:00 TILAISUUS PÄÄTTYY

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Special addition to event program
15:00 URBAN SCENE: Aalto Explorer Press Conference event – indeep story of our journey from the beginning
Join our Press Conference to get the latest information about our plan of launching Aalto Explorer to the global platform and listen to our story on how to turn an idea into reality. You will have a chance to directly ask questions to our founders. Come and explore what will be the new generation of underwater drone experiences.

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Tapahtuman info-, keskustelu ja demopisteet ovat ovat auki koko tapahtuman ajan klo 12:30-15:00 Urban Scenellä:

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