Papo Empreendedor Podcast - NIT Rio

Science, innovation and intellectual property connected to social impact!

From the INT Laboratory to the Market, we welcomed a special guest from the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI Brazil), coordinator of the institution’s Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Committee.

A chemical engineer with a master’s and PhD in Innovation Management from UFRJ, she has built a solid career in industrial property, innovation management and technological intelligence, with experience in patent search and examination in chemistry and biotechnology, as well as cooperation with national and international institutions.

During the conversation we also talked about women’s empowerment, gender and racial equity, and the role of volunteer mentoring in strengthening new leaders. Our guest also shares reflections from her books “Bora Inspirar”, which brings together 16 genuine and inspiring stories of women who, across different paths and market segments, share the courage, determination and energy to make things happen, and “O Uso da Inteligência Artificial e a Inclusão nos Serviços Públicos” (The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Inclusion in Public Services), broadening the debate on innovation, technology and inclusion.

Innomaker in focus: Strategy, Innovation and the future of Industry

Digital transformation, innovation and inspiring leadership!

In the latest episode of the Papo Empreendedor Podcast, we welcomed Wanderson Corrêa, CEO and founder of Innomaker – a reference in technology, Industry 4.0, AI, automation and smart cities.

A conversation about the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation, the importance of sustainability and how Innomaker has been revolutionizing the future of technology in Brazil.

Creating Solutions for Science: The birth of Create

Dr. Lia Coelho told us how Create was born, a startup focused on developing devices and equipment for scientific laboratories. With a postdoc from USP, an MBA in Project Management and training in Innovation Leadership from MIT, she is a true bridge between academia, industry and the market.

Solnano: from INT to the nanotechnology market

Business models in deep techs

Alliance management: from strategy to results

Fernanda Piza, founder and partner of Symbix Consultoria! Joining remotely from São Paulo, she shared her journey in entrepreneurship and innovation, showing how she built an impactful career structuring and managing strategic partnerships and alliances. Symbix Consultoria is a reference in training and advisory services for organizations seeking to strengthen their connections and expand opportunities through strategic collaborations. With her experience, Fernanda inspires professionals and companies to see the power of well-structured alliances.

This episode is a unique opportunity to learn about her journey and understand how innovation and entrepreneurship can transform businesses and careers!

NanoOnco3D case: Alternative methods for screening new drugs

The month’s first special podcast features Jéssica Dornelas, CEO of NanoOnco3D, a technology-based company that invests in developing alternative methods for screening new drugs and nanomaterials with potential for cancer treatment. The company counts on the contribution of renowned institutions such as UFF and the company MAGtech Brasil in structuring and validating the methods and services it develops!

Jéssica holds a teaching degree in Biological Sciences from UNIRIO, with experience in developing and evaluating biomaterials for biotechnological applications, such as bone substitutes and nanoparticles for cell tracking and cancer treatment. She has dedicated herself to new product development (R&D) following ANVISA, INMETRO, ISO and OECD standards, and also invests in education, teaching and helping train new professionals at research centers. An inspiring path of innovation and impact!

The conversation is an amazing opportunity to learn more about her journey, challenges and achievements as an entrepreneur in science!

Creating Academic Spin-offs

The episode discussed the process of creating academic spin-offs as a way to turn scientific knowledge into innovation with market potential. Anderson Fragoso, from Luminase Biotecnologia and the Fiocruz Entrepreneurship Program, explained how research results can give rise to new businesses, highlighting the role of universities, incubators and Technological Innovation Centers (NITs) along the way. The challenges researchers face when becoming entrepreneurs were addressed, such as a change of mindset, building multidisciplinary teams and seeking funding. The episode reinforced that academic spin-offs are important mechanisms for transferring knowledge and generating economic and social impact from science.

Innovation in Practice: Introducing InScience, the CBPF Incubator

Creative thinking and innovation methodologies

In this episode we explored what creative thinking is and how to apply it in everyday life, the main innovation methodologies and their practical applications, and strategies to connect creativity and the market, creating viable and innovative solutions.

Patents as a Tool for Innovation

The episode explored how patents work as a strategic instrument to protect and add value to scientific and technological innovations. Patrícia explained what a patent is, the patentability criteria (novelty, inventive step and industrial application) and the role of Technological Innovation Centers (NITs) in supporting researchers. Practical cases of patent-protected inventions that reached the market and generated social and economic impact were discussed. The episode also highlighted how smart use of the intellectual property system can attract investment, foster partnerships and boost the creation of science-based startups.

The challenge of climate change