Roundtables
Industry Roundtables
Target group
All PhD students or other researchers.
Participant limit
5 x 8 places.
Date
Wednesday November 27th (FEARS), 15:45-16:30
Session content
The round table sessions provide the opportunity for startups and PhD students to connect and discuss the startups business idea, R&D etc. Each round table will consist of the representative(s) of a startup, a moderator, and max. 8 PhD students. The subscriptions for this session will open September 16th.
Roundtable topics
Participants of the workshop on Q&A will get priority selection of their preferred roundtable topic.
TOPIC 1
Sundo
From ideation to startup and beyond (business > technical)
Sundo aims to change the global view of UV prevention through smart and innovative technology. Together with our customers and partners, our personalized sunscreen dispensers provide free sunscreen to people worldwide, at locations and times when it is needed most.
TOPIC 2
QustomDot
How does the R&D process in industry differ from the research process at a university?
QustomDot enables displays of the future with its quantum dot (QD) color conversion technology. QDs, a Nobel Prize winning technology, are tiny inorganic semiconductor particles that are very efficient light emitters. QustomDot combines its expertise in QD synthesis, surface modification and ink formulation to develop best QD color conversion solutions to its customers in the display industry. Its product is a user-friendly QD ink developed to simplify microLED display manufacturing.
TOPIC 3
Headlight
From PhD to startup
The Headlight platform provides organisations with the tools to organise their company car fleet and corporate mobility processes seamlessly, via deeply integrated and highly automated processes for car policy configuration, ordering, after-order services, invoicing, reporting and more. Our no-code platform is highly customisable, to accommodate the needs of every company that manages a large fleet of company cars.
TOPIC 4
Axithra
Axithra technology explained in practice
Axithra is developing a platform to quickly and accurately measure and monitor drug concentrations in blood, paving the way for treatments tailored to the specific needs of each individual, at any given time. The first application is focusing on personalizing beta-lactam antibiotics treatments in the intensive care unit.
TOPIC 5
Alfasent
Using AI for communication/marketing at a startup
AlfaSent offers a web application where companies can analyze the sentiment of all their customer feedback thanks to AI. This includes reviews, social media posts, chats with clients and survey answers.
TOPIC 6
Azalea Vision
Azalea Vision technology explained and put in practice
Azalea Vision is a pioneering company at the forefront of smart contact lens technology. Their mission is to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technology into everyday life, revolutionizing how we interact with the world around us. By combining advanced optics and microelectronics, Azalea Vision is developing smart contact lenses that enhance vision, provide real-time information, and enable novel forms of communication. With a focus on user experience and innovation, Azalea Vision is committed to shaping the future of vision enhancement.
TOPIC 7
Eniris
Eniris technology explained in practice
Eniris is an international company headquartered in Belgium, with a branch office in the Netherlands. Founded in 2018, Eniris developed the SmartgridX platform for managing various energy assets. Building on this, Eniris BMS was developed to monitor buildings and their energy flows. In 2020, Eniris launched SmartgridOne, an advanced energy management system. Today, Eniris connects over 135,000 residential and 7,800 commercial installations worldwide, covering more than 185 brands, establishing itself as a leader in energy monitoring and management.
