Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society

​📅 25.2. | 🕕 18:00 | 📍Helsinki Think Company Cube, Terkko Health Hub
🍕 Free pizza & open discussion!

​Science shapes the world around us—but too often, groundbreaking research stays locked in academia instead of turning into real solutions. Why? Because bridging the gap between science and society isn’t just about technology—it’s about collaboration, creativity, and making research work in the real world.

​And students have a key role to play.

​This panel is for anyone—whether you study humanities, social sciences, business, or STEM—who's ever wondered:
❓ Can I contribute to deep tech even if I don't know tech or business?
❓ What kind of skills do researchers actually need from students?
❓ Is entrepreneurship for me?

​Panelists:

​🌟 Imran Asghar – Associate Professor at Tampere University, currently spinning out a company from his research. He worked with Deep Dive students last year and strongly believes in the power of openness, creativity, and multidisciplinarity.

​🌟 Alaa Benkherouf – Biomedical scientist who discovered her passion for combining research with entrepreneurship. She’ll share her journey and the mindset shift that made it possible.

​🌟 Anna Mäkinen – Co-founder of Intersectional Healing Collective and an expert in cultural change. She’ll speak on how business and science intersect, and why diverse perspectives fuel real impact.

​This isn’t just a discussion—it’s an invitation. The only structured way for students to get hands-on experience in research commercialization is Deep Dive, where you’ll work directly with real research teams to solve commercialization challenges. This event is your chance to understand what that means, ask your questions, and hear from people who’ve been on both sides of the table.

​🔥 Come for the insights, stay for the pizza, and leave with a new perspective on how you can make an impact.