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Universities can support student entrepreneurship by contributing to and coordinating incubation hubs in partnership with local governments.

SMART has been at the forefront of advancing research to solve critical problems of societal importance and has been a key driver of Singapore’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The SMART Innovation Centre (IC) plays a key role in supporting SMART's mission by providing grants, training, and mentorship to nurture the development of groundbreaking technologies and transform research into commercially viable solutions. Since 2009, SMART IC has trained over 300 post-doctorates and researchers, who have gone on to launch over 56 companies and more than 3,300 high-impact jobs. AIM Biotech, Thrixen, nuTonomy, nsc (New Silicon Corp) and more are shining examples of how research has been transformed into commercially viable solutions that deliver real-world impact. Discover how SMART cultivates a culture of innovation for meaningful change in the blog post below. #SMARTMIT #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ResearchImpact #SMARTInnovationCentre #TechTransformation

The DT Launch Pad project offers immense benefits for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and students. By identifying barriers and enablers, HEIs can focus resources on high-impact areas, strengthening research output. Providing state-of-the-art training and resources makes HEIs more attractive to students and researchers, fostering a culture of innovation. For students and early-stage researchers, WP2’s research will identify necessary skills and support structures. Comprehensive training programs will bridge the gap between academic knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, helping students turn ideas into successful start-ups. Connecting with industry experts and entrepreneurs will provide invaluable insights into Deep Tech commercialisation. 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

Once a year it happens and it's NOW, the registration for The Master's degree in Design for Innovation Entrepreneurship and is open for 20-25 candidates who want to change their perspectives and maybe their lives. The most practical master's degree in Israel, that also trains its graduates to be innovation managers. 2 labs, a semester abroad, and a life-changing accelerator. The College of Management Academic Studies Ester Ash Ester Cohen #entrepreneurship #innovation #students

🧬 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

We’re quite happy to have been mentioned in Harvard Business Review along with our close friends in the innovation ecosystem of DTU. In the article, our ecosystem is used as an example of how universities can establish themselves as a cradle for innovation that makes a positive impact on our common global society. It’s not an easy task to establish such an ecosystem that enables both students and researchers alike to journey out into the world of tech entrepreneurship, but with great partners, that task becomes a much more pleasant ride. Here’s to even more great tech for our society! 🥂🚀 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dusXNsFr #DTUInnovation #Tech #Innovation #Startup #DeepTech #dtudk DTU - Technical University of Denmark DTU Entrepreneurship DTU Science Park PreSeed Ventures DTU Earthbound 

The INNOV8 Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is now open for applications for the second cohort of its 5-week online program, Science2Business. This program is designed to help Ukrainian scientists transform their research into commercially viable projects. The organizers are looking for innovative scientific ideas across twelve fields, including biotechnology, agrotechnology, space technology, chemistry, healthcare, and dual-use technologies. Science2Business will assist with: ✅ Entrepreneurship Basics: Understanding the fundamentals of starting and running a business. ✅ Design Thinking: Applying a user-centered approach to innovation and problem-solving. ✅ Creating a Viable Product: Developing products that meet market needs and have the potential for success. ✅ Idea Promotion and Business Communication: Mastering skills to effectively communicate and promote your ideas. ✅ Validation of Ideas: Techniques for testing and confirming the viability of your concepts. ✅ Business Model Structure: Building a solid framework for your business model to ensure sustainability and growth. Apply for Science2Business by October 7 using this link: https://lnkd.in/d-tzR87s. Participation is free. Science2Business is conducted as part of 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.

"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

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

"The best course I've had during my university studies!" That's the kind of feedback that makes one so happy. Especially since it's for a new type of course, namely the HealthTech and Energy Linkage courses that we've been setting up as joint courses for master-level students from Aalto University and University of Helsinki. Each of these two courses focuses on one industry/theme, and students learn how innovation, entrepreneurship and research commercialisation work in that industry. Student intake is limited and by application, and the students come from very different backgrounds and study programs and very nicely complement each other. In the courses we have strong involvement from companies through guest lectures, mentoring, and the students do projects for companies. The course culminates in a community event hosted by one company where the students present their projects, and where we invite broadly. The courses thus also serve as a platform to build a community for the respective industries. It's always great to see the willingness of company representatives to engage with the next generation of talent! The next edition of the HealthTech and Energy Linkage courses will start in January 2025, and the application period is during autumn this year (see the comments for links to the course info pages). We also have plans to extend the course concept to other industries and themes. Stay tuned! And thanks to my co-teachers and collaborators: Märt Vesinurm, Christian Langen, Jouni Lounasmaa, Tiina Immonen, Valentin Jutila, Ghida Khalife, and all the others who have made these courses a success! #innovation #entrepreneurship #deeptech #education