Meet the next generation of specialists in 2025 Industry Connect, a matchmaking event on 6 October, 2025, from 12–16 at Radisson Blu Seaside in Helsinki (Ruoholahdenranta 3, Helsinki).
The event aims to connect companies and doctoral researchers of the national Photonics, Microelectronics, and Quantum doctoral pilot programmes.
Join us for an afternoon of networking and collaboration, bringing together pilot representatives, doctoral researchers and industry stakeholders. This event offers a valuable opportunity to build connections, exchange ideas, and explore pathways for doctoral researchers in transitioning from academia to industry.
Come and see what the doctoral pilots can offer and gain an overview of three pilots in key enabling technologies in one afternoon!
In the 2024 event we had 100+ doctoral researchers & 20+ companies, and preparations are ongoing full speed for the 2025 event.
The event is jointly organized by Technology Industries of Finland and the Photonics, Microelectronics, and Quantum doctoral pilots.
Read more about the pilots:
Photonics doctoral pilot I-DEEP
Microelectronic pilot MIELi
Quantum pilot QDOC
Finnish doctoral pilot programme on the Ministry of Culture and Education page
Programme
12:00-13:00: Lunch, included in the registration of the Industry Connect
13:00-13:05: Opening words
13:05-13:35: Talks given by the Photonics, Microelectronics, and Quantum doctoral pilot representatives
13:45-14:25: Group matchmaking, companies and doctoral researchers
– Rotating small-group discussions with facilitated matchups
14:25-14:45: Coffee
14:45-15:45: Free matchmaking
– A chance to engage in informal conversations with company representatives and doctoral researchers
15:45-16:00: Closing of the event
For whom
For companies looking to connect with talented professionals in Photonics, Microelectronics, and Quantum technologies.
Engage with talented professionals, bringing new research-based knowledge into the industry in photonics, microelectronics, and quantum technologies. Introduce future career paths and research opportunities your company can offer to PhD candidates.
For doctoral researchers of the national Photonics, Microelectronics and Quantum doctoral school pilot programmes.
Early engagement with industry experts can offer valuable perspectives to your research and help shape a successful transition into your post-PhD career. At this event, you’ll have the chance to meet leading professionals, tell about your research, and explore companies related to your field of study.
Supervisors and group leaders involved in the pilots are warmly welcomed too.
More information:
Katriina Vartiainen, Tampere University, katriina.vartiainen@tuni.fi
Satu Laakso, Technology Industries of Finland, satu.laakso@teknologiateollisuus.fi
Price
The price is €100 (VAT included), payable upon registration.
The registration fee 100€ includes the programme featuring introduction of the pilots, structured and informal matchmaking, lunch and coffee.