NanoPitch STEM – Driving Innovation for Sustainability

The University of Sydney Nano Institute's researchers are striving to make nanotechnology part of the solution to existential challenges, including climate change and ubiquitous pollution, while also addressing everyday problems. At this event, Sydney Nano researchers will pitch their ideas to a panel of expert judges to find possible partners to increase the impact of their work. The event will focus on STEM solutions to the key sustainability challenges, followed by a networking session with drinks and canapes.

Join this event on Wednesday 25 October from 5pm to listen to the latest advances in nanotechnology that are driving innovation for sustainability at the University of Sydney.

By attending this event, you will:

• Be the first to hear about the latest innovations coming out of the University of Sydney

• Have the opportunity to network with the presenters, researchers, and industry partners

• Learn the art of pitching

• Find your next research and commercialisation partners

Professor Leisa Sargent | The University of Sydney Business School

Professor Leisa Sargent is Dean of the Business School at the University of Sydney. She is an internationally recognised organisational behaviour scholar and nationally awarded educator. Her research impact includes roles as an expert witness, senate inquiry contributor, and government advisor. Professor Sargent is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and consulted for large organisations in Australia and North America, including Nortel and Telstra. Her ongoing research covers evidence-based leadership development, workday design, and green infrastructure.

Eeshan Kulkarni | IP Group

Eeshan is a Principal in IP Group's Physical Sciences Division, dedicated to uncovering groundbreaking inventions with global potential. He firmly believes in scientists' obligation to make their research valuable to society. Driven by his passion for deep tech commercialisation, he pursued a PhD in physics in Singapore, where he successfully launched three ventures from university labs. One of them has become a multinational operating worldwide. Inspired by his achievements as a deep tech entrepreneur, Eeshan transitioned to Venture Capital, seeking to magnify his impact across multiple start-ups.

Caroline Laird | Google

Caroline completed an MBA and has 18+ years of experience in deeply embedded technology infrastructure, systems design, and media advertising. In her role as Director at Google, Caroline manages a professional services organisation and a global team of engagement managers that build 12mth technical plans with the largest advertisers of Google. When she is not working you will find her on the football (soccer for Australians) field where she was previously a Women's Premier League player and now coaches to the next generation of footballers.

Meet our mentors:

• Dr Leong Mar | Commercialisation Office, USYD

• Dr Stephen Lam | Commercialisation Office, USYD

• Rupal Ismin | Sydney Knowledge Hub

• Dr Jeri Childers | GENESIS

• David Smith | INCUBATE

• Kai Man Yuen | INCUBATE