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What does it take to turn scientific excellence into real-world innovation? In the latest episode of our Innovation Leaders series, we introduce Johannes Grillari, Director of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology (LBI Trauma), renowned scientist, entrepreneur and mentor. With more than 240 peer-reviewed publications and 15 patents, Johannes has built an extensive scientific career focused on cellular ageing and regeneration. At the same time, as co-founder of the b

Great ideas alone do not change the world. They need to be communicated, shared and developed through collaboration. This philosophy lies at the heart of Conny Schneider's work. With a background in biotechnology and tissue engineering, she understands the challenges researchers face in developing new discoveries. Today, however, her mission extends far beyond the laboratory. As Coordinator of the NanoPrecMed Consortium and Science Communication Lead at the Ludwig Boltzmann I

As part of the InnovLeaders Mentoring Programme, we successfully organized an online group mentoring session on 26 June 2026, focused on key topics that support the development of innovative ideas, start-ups, and research commercialization. The session brought together 23 participants, including 8 students and 15 staff, providing an opportunity to learn from experienced mentors and discuss practical aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship. The programme covered several ess

We have released a new video in our Innovation Leaders series, highlighting how InnovPrecMed helps students and early-stage researchers develop entrepreneurial skills, innovative thinking, and the confidence to transform ideas into real-world solutions. Through free online training courses, mentoring opportunities, internships, and innovation-focused activities, participants gain practical knowledge in entrepreneurship, technology transfer, intellectual property, start-up cre

What does it take to transform a student idea into a growing business? In the latest episode of the InnovPrecMed Innovation Leaders series, we introduce Vojtěch Hlavačka, a student entrepreneur at Mendel University in Brno and co-founder of BoostUp. Vojtěch shares his experience of building a startup while pursuing his studies, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned along the way. As a co-founder of BoostUp, a company developing natural energy shots d

InnovPrecMed is proud to launch Innovation Leaders, a new communication and innovation engagement initiative established within the InnovPrecMed ecosystem. Hosted on the InnovPrecMed website, the series highlights scientists, entrepreneurs, students and startup founders contributing to the future of precision medicine, deep technology and innovation-driven healthcare across Europe. Through a collection of interviews and conversations, Innovation Leaders aims to strengthen con