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"Prepare and protect" was the third session of the INNOV-8-2-CREATE Impact Accelerator Programme that took place yesterday. The session started with 2 minute pitches from students of each university: University of Galway Innovation Office, Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University), and Università degli Studi di Torino, Then, Kristina Kragujevska from the University of Turin gave an insightful presentation of Intellectual Property #IP including #patents, #trademarks, #copyright, industrial design, fields of IP and universities third mission. Each university then worked offline to review each universities' approach to IP. A total of 24 participants, amongst them researchers, PhD students and postdocs, plus innovation support staff came together to accelerate the impact of their #innovative projects. We will have a break next week but we're so excited to watch these projects grow and accelerate toward success 🚀 Learn more about the #I82C project here 👉 https://bit.ly/4d1kulq European Commission #entrepreneurship #innovation #accelerator #europeanprojects #startups #INNOV82CREATE

🧬 INNOV8, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is calling for applications for the Science2Business practical program. This program aims to support Ukrainian scientists in commercializing their research and projects into innovative businesses. Science2Business is the Seeds of Bravery project and is implemented by INNOV8 in partnership with Aalto University, EIT Health, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. The initiative is funded by the European Union, under the European Innovation Council. ✅ Apply and turn your scientific ideas into a sustainable business with Science2Business. The program includes lectures, workshops, hackathons, and support from experienced speakers and mentors. Science2Business will help with: 📍basics of entrepreneurship 📍design thinking 📍creating a viable product 📍idea promotion and business communication skills 📍validation of ideas 📍creating a business model structure During the program’s final day, participants will pitch their ideas to potential partners. The selection process of the first cohort of 50 scientists will last until July 10th, 6:00 PM. Experience and expertise will be shared by: 🌟Polina Lishko, Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology, Washington  University in St. Louis and 2020 MacArthur Fellow 🌟Bohdan Khomych, Head of R&D Product and Commercialization, SoftServe 🌟Laurynas Braskus, Innovation consultant from Sunrise valley Science  and Technology Park (Sunrise Tech Park) in Vilnius 🌟Kasper Suomalainen, Startup Advisor at Aalto Startup Center. He's coaching startups in fundraising, pitching, and communication 🗣️Who can apply? Scientists and researchers who have ideas in the following areas: - Agrotechnology - Biotechnology - Environmental technologies - Energy technology - Information and communication technologies - Space technologies - Materials science and physics: - Educational technologies - Health care - Robotics - Dual-purpose technologies - Chemistry 📍 Format: Online 🙌🏻 Participation: Open program ➡️ Details and application for participation by the link: https://lnkd.in/eEzqTpGH #fromideastoimpact #seedsofbravery

Swapna Shala: Bridging the Gap: Driving Innovation at the Intersection of Industry and Academia Innovation thrives at the intersection of industry and academia, where cutting-edge research meets real-world application. Wondering?? How Swapna Shala fosters innovation and create a dynamic ecosystem that benefits both academia and industry?? Swapna Shala- The Research Foundation plays a crucial role in bridging this gap, facilitating collaboration between Academic Institutions and Industry Partners to drive Innovation forward. Build Collaborative Networks    Swapna Shala serves as catalyst for collaboration by building networks that connect researchers with industry partners. By facilitating communication and collaboration, these networks create opportunities for knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary research. Funding Innovative Research Projects Swapna Shala provide funding for innovative research projects. By supporting high-risk, high-reward research, we encourage researchers to push the boundaries of knowledge and explore new avenues of inquiry. Facilitating Technology Transfer     Swapna Shala plays a key role in facilitating the transfer of technology and knowledge from academia to industry. By providing support for patenting, licensing, and commercialization efforts, we help translate research discoveries into real-world applications. Promoting Entrepreneurship and Build Startups We support entrepreneurship and innovation by providing funding, mentorship, and resources to help researchers launch startups and spin-off companies. By nurturing a culture of innovation, we help researchers turn their ideas into successful businesses. Engaging with Industry Partners Swapna Shala helps academic researchers connect with industry partners by organizing networking events, industry-academic collaborations, and joint research projects. By fostering these relationships, we ensure that research is relevant and applicable to real-world problems. Investing in Emerging Technologies Swapna Shala  plays a crucial role in driving innovation by investing in emerging technologies and interdisciplinary research areas. By funding research in fields such as AI, Computer Vision, and Renewable Energy, our foundation help pave the way for the technologies of the future. Swapna Shala Dr. Archit Somani Keyur Parikh Rajat Sharma Sanjay Verma Chitra Singla Amit Karna Sunil Maheshwari Anish Sugathan #innovation #bridgingthegap #entreprenuership #ideatoentreprenuership #ideatolife #ideatoreallife #NGO #researchfoundation #startup #startupindia #startupecosystem #funding #startupfunding #researchfunding #skillsdevelopment #collaboration #strategicpartnership #academiaindustrypartnership #businessstrategy #strategicplanning #makingthedifference #bringthechange

Nice #HBR article on #universities as central figures in societal and environmental #innovation. No shocker, but always nice to remind oneself of the unique role that research institutions play in nudging interdisciplinary and diverse collaborations that would not happen if left to commercial interests alone. 1. Student innovation and entrepreneurial programming (curriculum, experiential) 2. Ecosystem development, leveraging and linking university and community innovation and entrepreneurship resources 3.Active encouragement of diversity and inclusion Frank Rimalovski NYU Entrepreneurial Institute #proofofconcept #venture #startups #studententrepreneurship #accelerator https://lnkd.in/gymstGEi

Despite Europe's leadership in research, many groundbreaking technologies don't reach the market. DT Launch Pad, led by Delft University of Technology, has a goal to change that. This project supports the European Deep Tech community with comprehensive services, talent development, international knowledge exchange, and fostering start-ups. Currently, in Work Package 2, we're mapping research and assets to understand the needs of Deep Tech in Europe. This work lays the foundation for future activities, helping HEIs develop specialised training programs and bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical skills. 🔗Discover more in our newest blog post written by @Julia Bauer, @Inkubator accent: https://lnkd.in/eJPnQeg3 Munster Technological University , Institut Mines-Télécom Business School, Crazy Town Oy, Ege University, accent Inkubator GmbH,  Momentum Educate + Innovate, Delft University of Technology University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) , University of Ljubljana #DeepTech #Startup #Innovation #FutureTech #EuropeanDeepTechCommunity #Entrepreneur

Too many scientific discoveries are getting stuck within university walls. A recent study highlights that academic startups often struggle to bring their innovations to market. At NLC, we are committed to changing this. We recognize that while academic expertise is invaluable, transforming groundbreaking research into successful commercial ventures demands a collaborative approach. By working together with academics and knowledge transfer professionals, we combine entrepreneurial expertise with deep industry knowledge to help these innovations become impactful solutions for patients. For more insights on the study, check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/exb2rfu9 #Innovation #Venturebuilding #NLC #Healthcareinnovation

🚀🔗 When experts in technology transfer, founders, and investors get together to discuss how to facilitate successful technology transfer from academic research institutions to startups! 💡   Partners from technology transfer offices of Universität Heidelberg (#hei_INNOVATION, ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH), DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum and EMBL Enterprise Management Technology Transfer GmbH (#EMBLEM) as well as experienced founders, investors and ecosystem representatives (BioRN Life Science Cluster Rhine-Neckar and Heidelberg Startup Partners e.V.) met in Heidelberg to enter into a lively discussion on the challenges startups face when trying to secure access to Intellectual property owned by their research institution.    Here's a quick rundown of some key takeaways:   Agile Implementation: Speed is essential for success of startups. Thus, academic research institutions need to commit to an “enabling” culture by implementing standardized and digitalized administrative processes to enhance technology transfer efficiency. Showcasing Role Models: Embracing the lessons gained from both successes and failures there is a need to spotlight inspiring role models and amplify their visibility for aspiring entrepreneurs. Transparency and communication: Startups and technology transfer offices often describe contract negotiations with each other as a non-transparent process. Reconciled methods to evaluate the IP as a basis for constructive discussions and open communication can help.   Let's continue to cultivate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship together!   #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Collaboration #technologytransfer #GermanCancerResearchCenter #heidelberg #heidelberguniversity #EuropeanMolecularBiologyLaboratory #technology #HeidelbergStartupPartners #investors #founders #startups #spinoffs #EMBL50 #EMBLEBI30 #EMBLEM25 EMBL #HSP #BioRN #DKFZ   Thank you to everybody who joined the conversation!

It takes a village...   …to turn scientific breakthroughs into real world solutions to planetary and societal challenges. 🌍   🌟 And that’s exactly what the ecosystem, that we at PreSeed Ventures are part of here at DTU, are capable of.    It’s not our words but the ones of this new article in Harvard Business Review. They call out the orchestration of the #DTUecosystem to intervene and support at each stage of the journey from lab to commercialisation as an example for others to model in order to become a prime innovator in society.   With 81 inventions commercialized, 74 new startups launched, and 1,173 research collaborations with outside companies alone in 2021 the numbers speak for themselves 🚀🦄 – And puts the DTU - Technical University of Denmark ecosystem in a league with universities like New York University.   It goes without saying that it makes us proud to be part of building such a flourishing ecosystem with strong allies like DTU Science Park, DTU Entrepreneurship, DTU Skylab, DTU Tech Transfer and DTU Earthbound. We look forward to close yet another gap in the ecosystem with our upcoming #PSVDeepTech fund.   👋Let’s continue to make tech work for people Marianne Thellersen, Mikkel Sørensen, Anders Overgaard Bjarklev, Christel Piron, Niels Korsholm, Anders Kjær, Jakob Rybak-Andersen, Marianne Hyltoft, Steen Donner, Jes Broeng, Jakob Fritz Hansen, Christopher James Lüscher, Ph.D, Thomas Klem Andersen, Simon Ulvund, Mikkel Marfelt, PhD, Solvej Karlshøj Christiansen, Jesper Hart-Hansen, Alberte Schmidt Koefoed.    #Togetherwecanpunchaboveourweight #PSV #PreSeedVentures #Future #Startups #Invest #Founders #Entrepreneurship #Tech #VC #Venturecapital

🚀 Experts in #technologytransfer, #founders, and #investors came together in #Heidelberg to discuss facilitating successful technology transfer from #academic #research institutions to #startups! 💡 Key takeaways: ⭐ #Agile Implementation: Academic institutions need to embrace an "enabling" culture with #standardized, #digitalized administrative processes for efficient technology transfer. ⭐ Showcasing #Role #Models: Spotlighting inspiring role models, learning from both successes and failures, is crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs. ⭐ #Transparency and #Communication: Open communication and constructive discussions are essential for startups and technology transfer offices during contract #negotiations. 🔬 Let's innovate and foster entrepreneurship together!💼 Thank you to everyone who joined ! 🙌 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Collaboration #technologytransfer #EMBLEM25 #EMBL50 #Heidelberg #startups #Innovation #Collaboration #GermanCanc EMBL Juergen Bauer, RTTP

👋 Meet the #foundingteam of acemate.ai and say hello to Antong Yin 🖇️, Jan Tiegges 🖇️ and Paul Herman 🖇️, who are currently taking part in our #BerlinerStartupStipendium Science & Startups for #Future program 👏 The team is being incubated within the cluster #Technologies x #Resources – Transforming Tech for a Green Tomorrow. 💬 acemate.ai is on a mission to democratize access to personalized education. Their AI learning platform transforms uploaded documents into exams, mind maps and more, offering university students a personalized learning experience with real-time feedback. They also support educators by automating content creation and increasing engagement. Since their launch in July, they secured pilot projects with leading German universities, including TU Munich, RWTH Aachen and TU Berlin. 💫 Science & Startups supports early stage founders who are planning to implement their innovative, knowledge-driven, science- and/or technology-based business ideas in a team. Within the #BerlinerStartupStipendium they get the resources to develop solutions for the pressing challenges of our time. ✨Follow for more and get to know all teams and their #startup #ideas throughout the next weeks. Do you want to join one of our startup teams? Some of them are still looking! 👉 Get on our match'em platform to connect with top university talent, find co-founders, and build your dream team! (Link in comments) Science & Startups Freie Universität Berlin Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Technische Universität Berlin Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Europäischer Sozialfonds (ESF) Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe Profund Innovation - Freie Universität Berlin Humboldt-Innovation Centre for Entrepreneurship, TU Berlin Berlin Institute of Health in der Charité NFUSION Entrepreneurs Network Freie Universität Berlin Berlin University Alliance #education #ai #ki #teaching #learning #ailearning #technology #sustainable #tech #startups #innovation #gründen #pioneers #vision #berlin #founding #team #funding #launch #start #tonewbeginnings #business #visionary #highpotential #spark