Build the commercial pathway around deep-tech innovation.
From initial scientific concepts and validation to a business that is ready for the market, our Lab to Market approach walks participants through the venture creation and commercialization process.
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Commercialisation
Understand market potential and connect technical development with business milestones.
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Venture Readiness
Strengthen business model, go-to-market, product and funding readiness.
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Leadership & Execution
Build the capabilities needed to lead and grow deep-tech ventures.
DATE
16 - 17 October 2026
Venture Track:
Day 1
Fri, 16 October 2026
09:30 - 17:30
Fri, 16 October 2026
09:30 - 13:30
Business Leaders Track: Day 1
Both Tracks: Day 2
Sat, 17 October 2026
10:00 - 13:30
Networking Session
(Exclusive for Business Leaders Track):
FORMAT & VENUE
In-person
CUHK Campus
LAB TO MARKET TRAINING SESSION 2026
Choose the track that best fits your role.
Both tracks take place on the same dates at CUHK Campus, with content tailored to different participant profiles.
VENTURE TRACK
For scientists, researchers and venture founders
Turn scientific potential into a venture with perfect commercial direction
BUSINESS TRACK
For C-level & Business Professionals
Develop the mindset and capabilities to support, build and lead deep-tech ventures.​
You will explore
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Commercialization potential and market selection
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Business models and go-to-market strategy
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Team and corporate structure
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Product development and fundraising readiness
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Pitch deck best practices
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Session highlights
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Academic entrepreneurship and TRL vs. Business Readiness Level
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Disciplined entrepreneurship and choosing a beachhead market
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Opportunity, business model and Porter’s Five Forces
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Value proposition and go-to-market
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Team building, corporate structure and cap table
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Pitch deck best practices, wrap-up and Q&A
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What you can gain?
​Gauge commercialization potential, understand the adequacy of the team and corporate structure, and learn readiness for product development and/or fundraising.
You will explore
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Real-world leadership challenges
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Strategic decision-making and operational execution
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How to support technical leaders
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Develop technology literacy and start-up mindset
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CXO-ready skills and ecosystem connections
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What you can gain?
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Explore real-world leadership challenges, strategic decision-making and operational execution in deep-tech start-ups
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Gain business insight on how to support technical leaders and identify potential opportunities to work with deep-tech ventures
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Build technology literacy, start-up mindset and CXO-ready skills
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Connect with ecosystem networks and resources to support business growth
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Opportunities to connect with deep-tech start-ups seeking C-level talent