From Science to Business! program, which is being launched at the University of Tartu for the tenth time, is once again inviting researchers and students interested in entrepreneurship and the commercialization of research results to join the business development program. Registration is open until February 2nd, 2025.
This time, the program From Science to Business! is part of the development program TIIVIK, funded by the European Union Structural Funds under the framework of the “Development of the Estonian Startup Ecosystem and Startup Development Programs 2024”.
The program is intended for researchers and research teams from Estonian universities who have a product or service based on intellectual capital and/or infrastructure and an interest in the world of entrepreneurship. As an innovation, students will also be included as potential members of the research team this time. Successful completion of the programme will earn students 6 ECTS credits.
The program consists of two stages:
Stage 1: 19.02 – 30.04.2025
Inspiring hybrid seminars, where knowledge is shared both with researchers in a business development program focused on commercialization opportunities for specific research results and with entrepreneurial students with the aim of becoming an active member of a new company team emerging from science, a leader of the business direction and business strategy
Stage 2: 01.05 – 30.06
Team creation, business strategy development, mentor meetings and workshops, teams of researchers and students formed after receiving preliminary training, who, with the help of a mentor and a relevant business expert, develop a knowledge-based product or service and accelerate its market entry journey and create a further action plan.
The program, introducing science-based entrepreneurship and commercialization opportunities, offers new opportunities for those who want to take their research results to the business world and contribute to the growth of Estonian science-intensive companies.
Why join the program?
In seminars, the researcher acquires the main knowledge necessary for starting and developing a business.
Business mentors and a network of university specialists support researchers and teams at different stages.
Universities take on the costly and complex analysis of intellectual property.
You can participate in community events and business festivals.
Participants are informed about further accelerators and funding opportunities.
You can acquire practical skills (preparing a business model, learning how to give a lightning talk).
An opportunity to form strong teams of researchers and students who have the skills to develop research-intensive entrepreneurship.
Participation in interactive seminars usually requires a physical presence in Tartu, but there is also the opportunity to join online. Depending on the participants, the seminars will be held in Estonian or English.
How to join?
Researchers, please complete the registration form, including an evaluation of your project's technological readiness level. Demonstrate readiness to build a team to bring the business idea to life. Join here!
Students, please apply with a motivation letter highlighting your strengths, skills and experience. Join here!
Registration is open until February 2nd. The results will be announced no later than February 12th.
See more: From Science to Business! and TIIVIK
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