BiotinTeam
25 Eki 2024
One of the most thought-provoking sessions of the BIOTIN visit was the presentation by Dr. Aytaç Durmaz, CEO of Pievision Technology and Software AS, which took place during BIOEXPO 2024. As a serial entrepreneur and innovator in biomedical engineering, Dr. Durmaz shared his journey of transforming research ideas into successful startups.
His talk, titled Innovating Healthcare: Diagnostic IoT and AI Applications in Biomedical Engineering, provided BIOTIN fellows with practical insights into launching and scaling biotech startups. Through real-world examples, he demonstrated how disruptive technologies in artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and IoT can revolutionize diagnostics and patient care.
Beyond technology, Dr. Durmaz emphasized the entrepreneurial mindset, discussing topics such as securing funding, building interdisciplinary teams, and navigating the regulatory landscape in biomedical technologies. His success story resonated deeply with BIOTIN fellows, reinforcing their ambition to transition from scientists to biotech entrepreneurs.
The session highlighted the critical skills needed for entrepreneurial success in the biomedical sector, including innovation management, market analysis, and investor engagement. By learning from a successful entrepreneur, BIOTIN doctoral students gained actionable strategies to turn their research into impactful, commercially viable solutions.
This session was particularly valuable as it aligned with BIOTIN’s core mission of equipping fellows with the knowledge and skills to become future leaders in biomedical innovation. It provided them with firsthand insight into what it takes to move from academia to industry, preparing them to launch their own ventures and contribute to the advancement of biomedical technologies.
