Career event for PhD candidates & postdocs 2025

Connect with tomorrow’s talent at the Radboudumc Career Event

Are you looking to strengthen your team or explore collaborations with highly skilled researchers? Join the Radboudumc Career Event and connect directly with over 150 PhD candidates and postdocs eager to explore their next career move — whether in startups, scale-ups, or other innovative organizations.

This day-long event is designed to help young researchers discover career opportunities beyond academia. It offers inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops on entrepreneurship, consultancy, and communication, and ends with a dynamic company market where you can meet participants in an informal setting.

Ways to participate as an entrepreneur or company:

  • Free Company Market stand (14:55–16:00)
    Present your organization, share your story, and engage with top-tier academic talent.
  • Sponsorship Packages for extra visibility
    From a logo mention to an on-stage pitch — choose your level of exposure:
    • Bronze: Logo in the event booklet
    • Silver: Bronze + onsite banner/poster
    • Gold: Silver + showcase merchandise
    • Platinum: Gold + short presentation slot during the program

Whether you’re hiring, building your startup, or just want to spark inspiration in the next generation of innovators — your presence will make a difference.

Learn more and sign up: Career Event for PhD candidates and postdocs – Radboudumc

Organized by the PhD & Postdoc Council of Radboudumc, in collaboration with Briskr.

Pitch to Win

Master the Art of Pitching with International Coach David Beckett!

Back by popular demand, this workshop is your opportunity to learn the secrets of crafting a winning pitch from one of the best in the business. David Beckett, an internationally renowned pitch coach, has helped over 2.500 startups and scaleups secure more than €460 million in funding. Now, he’s ready to help you sharpen your pitch skills in a dynamic, hands-on session.

In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll dive into practical techniques to build a compelling storyline, make your message clear and unforgettable, and deliver a powerful opening and closing. With fun, interactive exercises, you’ll practice each step and gain confidence in presenting your pitch with impact.

Plus, you’ll leave with exclusive resources and access to David’s Pitch App, designed to help you perfect your pitch long after the workshop ends. Whether you’re preparing a pitch for investors, clients, or networking events, this is your chance to stand out and make a lasting impression.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your pitch game and join a community of ambitious professionals!

Afterwards, you’ll receive a selection of materials and access to an App that will help you deliver your winning pitch, handshake pitch and/or elevator pitch! 

David Beckett Bio

David Beckett is an International Pitch Coach, who has trained over 2700 Startups and Scaleups to win over €470Million in investment. He’s also trained more than 38,000 professionals at companies such as Vodafone, Tommy Hilfiger, PwC and Netflix in 32 countries, as well as over 30 TEDx speakers. David is the creator of The Pitch Canvas©, and author of the books Pitch To Win and Blue Moon Pitch.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckettpresentationcoach/

Location
Noviotech Campus, Transistorweg 5, Building M, Meet&Greet, Nijmegen.
 
Good to know
The workshop is facilitated in English and is free of charge and organised together with Mercator Launch.

Participation in the workshop is free for everyone, including drinks and bites. However, for noshow and cancellations within 24 hours prior to the event, we will charge a fee of 15 euros (excluding VAT) to cover incurred expenses.

Recap: Life Science Festival Nijmegen – A Celebration of Innovation and Collaboration

On June 12, Briskr and supporting partner Avantor Science hosted an inspiring Life Science Festival at Noviotech Campus in Nijmegen. As part of a two-day national event, the Nijmegen edition brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals to explore cutting-edge innovations in the life sciences sector.

The festival kicked off with a welcome by Marion Schouten (Briskr), who highlighted Briskr’s role in accelerating innovation and business growth in Health & High Tech. Liz Fransman (Avantor) introduced the festival concept and shared how Avantor and its partners are helping to drive progress in life sciences.

The heart of the event featured interactive workshops, hands-on demos, and short pitches from suppliers eager to showcase the latest developments in their fields.

A broad range of Avantor’s Life Sciences suppliers was present, each bringing unique technologies and solutions:

  • Oxford Nanopore – Nanopore sequencing
  • Agilent – Automated electrophoresis solutions (protein and DNA)
  • QuantaBio – (q)PCR and NGS reagents
  • Molecular Devices – Plate readers and automated imaging
  • Beckman Coulter – Flow cytometry
  • Cytiva – Protein purification and filtration
  • Leica – Imaging
  • Sartorius (Polyplus) – Transfection reagents
  • Fujifilm – GMP recombinant proteins, media, and LAL/endotoxin testing products
  • Omega Bio-tek – Nucleic acid extraction reagents and instruments
  • MP Biomedicals – sample preparation
  • Syngene – DNA/protein gel documentation systems
  • Discover Echo – imaging

Participants had the opportunity to ask questions, test equipment, and engage in valuable discussions with experts and peers. The collaborative atmosphere and high-quality content made this festival a standout moment for the life sciences community in the Nijmegen region.

A heartfelt thanks to all speakers, suppliers, and attendees for their enthusiastic contributions. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected life sciences ecosystem!

Workshop Navigating the AI Act: Strategies for innovation in Health & Hightech

Join us for an afternoon full of insights, inspiration and practical tools to future-proof your AI-driven innovation.

The European AI Act is reshaping the innovation landscape. From data use and IP protection to risk classification and transparency obligations — the road to compliance can be winding. How can you ensure your AI-driven innovation stays competitive, compliant, and protected?

Briskr and supporting partners BDO, EP&C Patent Attorneys and QServe invite entrepreneurs, innovators, legal experts and tech developers in health & hightech to join this hands-on workshop. Our expert speakers will help you unravel key challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI, law, GDPR and patents.

Program Highlights:

  • AI & Innovation: Legal aspects
    Overview of the AI Act with a focus on personal data use, transparency, and IP challenges.
  • The winding road to AI Act Compliance
    Compliance strategies, timelines, emerging standards, and risks of non-compliance.
  • Effective patent strategies in the age of the AI Act
    What’s patentable in AI, how to protect it and how to align your IP strategy with regulatory obligations.

Trainers:

For whom?
This workshop is especially for: startups, scaleups, legal advisors, R&D managers, data/AI developers, and entrepreneurs working on AI-driven products and services.

Let’s make sure innovation and compliance go hand in hand. Register now!

Good to know
The workshop is facilitated in English and is free of charge.

Participation in the workshop is free for everyone, including drinks and bites. However, for cancellations within 24 hours prior to the event, we will charge a fee of 15 euros (excluding VAT) to cover incurred expenses.

Intellectual Property Walk-in session

Monthly IP walk-in for health & hightech entrepreneurs
Are you a startup or SME in the health or hightech sector? Every month, we host a free walk-in session where you can get expert advice on Intellectual Property (IP).

Why IP matters
As an entrepreneur, protecting your ideas, technologies, and brand is crucial. Whether you’re developing medical innovations, software, or high-tech devices, having a solid IP strategy can help you secure funding, attract partners, and stay ahead of the competition. From patents and trademarks to design rights and trade secrets—knowing your options can make all the difference.

Meet Rienk Rienksma – IP Advisor at RVO
Rienk is an Intellectual Property advisor at the Netherlands Patent Office, part of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. He supports startups and SMEs with questions about IP rights in the broadest sense—whether it’s patent protection, trademarks, or understanding how to safeguard your innovation roadmap.

The advice is confidential, free of charge, and completely independent—no commercial interests involved.

You’re welcome to just walk in, or if you prefer, you can make an appointment in advance.

Contact Rienk Rienksma: rienk.rienksma@rvo.nl

Hoe groot is jouw wereld? Kom naar de Nacht van de Ruimte 2025!

De Nacht van de Ruimte is terug. Op donderdag 19 juni 2025 presenteert INNOVATE i.s.m. Quest Magazine, HAN University of Applied Sciences en vele andere partners een spectaculaire nieuwe editie waarin we het thema ‘hoe groot is jouw wereld?’ verkennen.

Visionairs uit wetenschap, kunst en technologie dagen je uit om je blik te verruimen: van het meten van het universum tot ethische keuzes hier op aarde, van het vergroten van je wereld met kunst en verbeelding tot de kracht van de nacht. Verken nieuwe perspectieven met inspirerende talks, live muziek en check je kennis tijdens de Quest Quiz. Mis het niet!

Vind hier meer informatie en bestel tijdig je tickets.

Internationaal innoveren? 6 tips van RVO voor slimme ondernemers

Als innovatieve ondernemer wil je misschien ook de grens over. Maar heb je dan al nagedacht over intellectueel eigendom, internationale wetgeving en bescherming van je ideeën? De Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) helpt je graag op weg.

Wij delen alvast 6 nuttige tips van RVO, waarmee jij je internationale plannen een slimme basis geeft. Wat kun je verwachten?

🔹 Tip 1: Denk goed na over geheimhouding bij internationale beurzen
🔹 Tip 2: Voorkom onbewuste inbreuk op IE-rechten van anderen
🔹 Tip 3: Registreer je rechten in de landen die er voor jou toe doen
🔹 Tip 4–6: Over procedures, Europese uitputting én gratis advies van een octrooiadviseur

Daarnaast lees je het verhaal van start-up Speaksee, die hun internationale strategie slim hebben opgebouwd met hulp van RVO.

👉 Nieuwsgierig geworden? Lees alle tips, uitleg en het praktijkvoorbeeld op de pagina van RVO over internationaal ondernemen en IE-rechten.

Intellectual Property Walk-in session

Monthly IP walk-in for health & hightech entrepreneurs
Are you a startup or SME in the health or hightech sector? Every month, we host a free walk-in session where you can get expert advice on Intellectual Property (IP).

Why IP matters
As an entrepreneur, protecting your ideas, technologies, and brand is crucial. Whether you’re developing medical innovations, software, or high-tech devices, having a solid IP strategy can help you secure funding, attract partners, and stay ahead of the competition. From patents and trademarks to design rights and trade secrets—knowing your options can make all the difference.

Meet Rienk Rienksma – IP Advisor at RVO
Rienk is an Intellectual Property advisor at the Netherlands Patent Office, part of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. He supports startups and SMEs with questions about IP rights in the broadest sense—whether it’s patent protection, trademarks, or understanding how to safeguard your innovation roadmap.

The advice is confidential, free of charge, and completely independent—no commercial interests involved.

You’re welcome to just walk in, or if you prefer, you can make an appointment in advance.

Contact Rienk Rienksma: rienk.rienksma@rvo.nl

Dag van Winkelsteeg

Winkelsteeg is volop in ontwikkeling – en dat laten we graag zien. Op dinsdag 20 mei nodigen we jou uit voor de allereerste ‘Dag van Winkelsteeg’.

Een kijkje in detoekomst van jouw werk- en woonomgeving.

Wat kun je verwachten?

Informatiemarkt ‘Winkelsteeg in beeld’. Met foto’s, tekeningen en kaarten van de plannen voor Winkelsteeg. Ook is er een maquette van het gebied. Verschillende organisaties laten zien waar ze nu aanwerken en wat er nog gaat gebeuren.

Workshops en presentatiesJ e kunt zelf meedoen en meer leren over hoe Winkelsteeg steeds meer een plek wordt om te werken, te wonen én om leuke dingen te doen.In gesprek met elkaarJe krijgt alle kans om vragen te stellen en ideeën te delen. Je kunt in gesprek gaanmet andere geïnteresseerden uit de omgeving. En met ondernemers, medewerkersvan de gemeente en andere organisaties die in Winkelsteeg werken aan deontwikkeling van het gebied.

Tussen 16:00 en 20:00 uur ben je van harte welkom in de Meet&Greet in gebouw M vop Noviotech Campus – loop gerust binnen wanneer het jou uitkomt. Aanmelden is niet nodig. Voor de workshops kun je je ter plekke aanmelden.

Houd de website in de gaten voor de precieze workshops en inhoud van het programma.

Looking back: A powerful workshop on startup-corporate collaboration

Last week, we hosted a dynamic and insightful workshop with Corina Kuiper, Managing Director of the Corporate Venturing Network and founder of Innovation Family. With over 25 years of experience in strategic management and innovation, Corina brought a wealth of knowledge to the table — and it showed!

The session, titled “Ready to team up: Building successful startup-corporate collaborations,” was packed with real-life examples, practical tools, and valuable insights into how startups and corporates can truly benefit from working together.

  • From understanding the cultural and strategic gaps between corporates and startups
  • To exploring different types of collaborations and when to use them
  • And identifying the key success factors for long-term impact

Corina guided participants through the entire journey of effective collaboration.

She received a full 5-star rating from all participants — a clear testament to the relevance of the topic and the quality of the session. We thank Corina for her inspiring contribution and all participants for their great energy and openness.

Takea look at the collage to catch a glimpse of the day!