2023 Entrepreneurship Workshops for Junior Researchers

UNITeD -protect partners offer an entrepreneurship workshop tailored for PhD and Master students. These 7-day activities give you a basic understanding of the possibilities for developing your research results into a business.
Published
29.8.2023


Dear PhD-student of JYU,

Collaboratively organized by Vilnius university (Lithuania) and Tartu University (Estonia) in UNITeD-project, entrepreneurship workshops for junior researchers broaden your understanding of boosting your research impact through entrepreneurship.

These 7-day activities give you a basic understanding of the possibilities for developing your research results into a business. This 2ECTS -course is organized online.



Workshop description:
Are you a PhD or graduate (Master) student engaged in research and do you wonder how to use entrepreneurship to boost your research impact? Then join us for an engaging entrepreneurship workshop tailored for PhD and Master students! Discover the exciting world of entrepreneurship and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. Throughout the workshop, you will delve into the area of deep tech entrepreneurship and learn valuable techniques for problem-solving. Explore market analysis techniques and develop a strong value proposition for your idea. Gain insights into business models, intellectual property protection, marketing strategies, pricing, sales techniques, funding options, and financial planning. Additionally, discover how to build a winning team and craft a compelling pitch to captivate investors. Throughout the workshop you will put your newfound knowledge into action with group exercises and receive valuable feedback along the way. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your entrepreneurial skills and pave the way for your future success.

Lecturers: technology transfer experts from Vilnius University (Lithuania) and Tartu University (Estonia).
Duration: 50 academic hours (31 contact hour and 19 hours for independent group work).
Date and time of contact seminars:

Day

Cohort 1

Cohort 2

Cohort 3

Cohort 4

Day 1

11 September 9:00 – 12:15

25 September

Time will be announced when registration opens

9 October

Time will be announced when registration opens

23 October

Time will be announced when registration opens

Day 2

12 September 9:00 – 13:00

26 September

10 October

24 October

Day 3

13 September 9:00 – 13:00

27 September

11 October

25 October

Day 4

14 September 9:00 – 13:00

28 September

12 October

26 October

Day 5

15 September 9:00 – 12:15

29 September

13 October

27 October

Day 6

18 September 9:00 – 11:30

2 October

16 October

30 October

Day 7

19 September 13:00 – 17:00

3 October

17 October

31 October

Credits: 2 ECTS credits will be granted to students who participate in seminars, group work and final pitch.
Delivery mode: Online via MS Teams.
Study areas: PhD and Master students from all study programmes are welcome.
Language: English.

Registration - please choose only one cohort, which suits you best:
Cohort 1 registration opens on 2023-08-11 Link!
Cohort 2 registration opens on 2023-09-11 Link!
Cohort 3 registration opens on 2023-09-25 Link!
Cohort 4 registration opens on 2023-10-09 Link!

If you don’t want to miss the registration opening date, leave your e-mail address in this form and we will notify you when the registration opens.