Pint Of Innovation – From Research to Entrepreneurship

The SPVR (Service du Partenariat et de la Valorisation de la Recherche (SPVR) is organising a new edition of Pint of Innovation, a series of informal evening events where researchers share their experience of turning scientific results into a start-up. Over three evenings at La Guinguette Pictave in Poitiers (6:45 pm – 8:30 pm), come and meet innovator-scientists, hear their stories, and ask your questions over a drink.

Program:

Wednesday 27 May: Antibiotic resistance: when bacteria fight back, so does science

The spread of colistin-resistant bacteria means that once-controllable infections can become deadly again. Frédéric Tewes (Professor in Biopharmacy) and Jonathan Clarhaut (Research Engineer) from the PHAR2 laboratory (Université de Poitiers, INSERM) will present their innovative therapeutic approach to tackle this critical challenge.

Wednesday 3 June: What if the future of aviation came down to silence?

Aircraft noise during take-off and landing is one of the major challenges facing the aviation industry today. Peter Jordan, Research Director at CNRS, Institut P’ (Université de Poitiers, ISAE-ENSMA), will explain how breakthroughs in aeroacoustics and aerodynamics are leading to a new reactive noise-control system for quieter aircraft propulsion.

Wednesday 10 June: From the lab to space: when green chemistry propels rockets

Replacing hydrazine, a highly toxic fuel used in satellite and launcher propulsion systems, is a key challenge as space traffic grows. Julien Brunet, Romain Beauchet and Yann Batonneau from IC2MP (Université de Poitiers, CNRS) are developing innovative catalysts that enable the use of a green, human and planet friendly fuel. Julien is already preparing the creation of a deeptech start-up to manufacture these next-generation catalysts for a more sustainable space industry.

All sessions are free. Registration required: www.univ-poitiers.fr/pint-of-innovation/