SPS Entrepreneurship Forum
Accelerating Deep Tech Innovation in the Era of AI
Artificial Intelligence is transforming deep tech innovation by accelerating research, development, and commercialization like never before. It shortens product cycles, opens new markets, and enables researchers and entrepreneurs to turn discoveries into successful ventures faster than ever.
AI plays a vital role by:
- Speeding up R&D: Reducing the time from lab to market
- Improving commercialization: Using AI tools to scale new ventures effectively
- Enabling funding and partnerships: Leveraging AI’s potential to attract investors and build strong ecosystems
At the 5th IEEE SPS Entrepreneurship Forum in Barcelona, we will explore how AI is revolutionizing signal processing and related fields. The forum will equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to drive real-world impact.
The event will also feature a Startup Pitch Fest, showcasing cutting-edge early-stage ventures that are pushing the boundaries of AI and signal processing. Startups interested in pitching can learn more and apply through the Call for Pitch Competition Proposals. Join us to discover why this is the best time to transform research into high-impact ventures powered by AI.
Program Schedule
| Local Time | Session | Details / Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:30 | Registration | |
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Welcome | Opening Remarks |
| 9:40 – 10:30 | Keynote Speech | How AI is Reshaping Deep Tech & Signal Processing |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Break | |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Panel Discussion | AI and the Open Innovation Era: What Does It Mean for Innovators? |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Funding Pathways for Your Startups | Investor perspectives on what makes a venture fundable, how to attract investment, and how to build credibility |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Lunch Break | |
| 14:30 – 16:00 | Entrepreneurship Training | From Signal to Solution: Turning Research into Value |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Break | |
| 16:30 – 17:45 | Pitching Session | Startup Pitch Fest |
| 17:45 – 18:00 | Closing Session | Announcement of Pitching Competition Results, Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up |
Contacts
Chair SPS Entrepreneurship Forum: Professor Eliathamby Ambikairajah, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia
Co-Chair SPS Entrepreneurship Forum: Dr Siqi Cai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China