📅 19 May 2026
⏰12:00 CET
🎙️ Speaker: Andrew Rebeiro-Hargrave, Co Founder and Director at @MegaSense Oy, Helsinki, Finland
👉 Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the transition from academic research to entrepreneurship through the real-world case study of MegaSense Oy, an air quality start-up spun out from the University of Helsinki. The session will discuss how an interdisciplinary research collaboration between computer science and atmospheric science evolved into a deep-tech company working with partners including the Finnish Meteorological Institute – Ilmatieteen laitos Meteorological Institute.
💡Participants will hear practical insights on:
✅ Research commercialisation
✅ Mentoring
✅ Start-up challenges
✅ Adapting to market realities
✅Operating in a rapidly changing professional environment
🎯 This workshop is aimed at researchers, supervisors, mentors, and students interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and careers across academia and industry.
🔥 Invitation is also open to any other potential mentors from our partner institutions.
To secure your spot, please register by completing the information form at the link below⤵️
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Andrew Rebeiro-Hargrave, is the Co-founder, Director, and CTO of MegaSense Oy, a spinout from the University of Helsinki established in 2022. Originally formed as a research group, MegaSense brought together leading experts in computer science, atmospheric science, and geoscience. His strong academic foundation includes over 30 peer-reviewed publications and a patent focused on enhancing real-time air quality forecasting through 5G networks and low-cost sensor technologies. Now operating as a science-led startup, and supported by a growing international network of public and private partners, MegaSense is actively seeking new pilot projects and collaboration opportunities.