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Олександр КузьменкоScience Pop
28 January 2025, 13:14
2025-01-28
A new recruitment process has begun in Ukraine for the Science2Business program, which helps scientists turn scientific research into commercially successful projects.
The INNOV8 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has opened applications for the 5-week free practical online program Science2Business. In it, 50 Ukrainian scientists will have the opportunity to learn how to create commercial projects from science-intensive solutions.
The INNOV8 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has opened applications for the 5-week free practical online program Science2Business. In it, 50 Ukrainian scientists will have the opportunity to learn how to create commercial projects from science-intensive solutions.
This is the third time such a recruitment has taken place — over a hundred Ukrainian scientists have already successfully completed the program, the press release notes.
Science2Business participants will attend workshops and one-on-one meetings with leading business and industry experts. In addition, mentoring support is provided upon request: from the specifics of building a science-intensive project from scratch to a strategy for entering the global market.
The Science2Business description states that the program will help with:
the basics of entrepreneurship;
design thinking;
creating a viable product;
skills in promoting ideas and business communication;
validation of ideas;
creating a business model structure.
«Biotechnology, energy, medtech, health technologies, robotics, agrotechnology… Scientists from various fields come to us. We are happy to help meet the needs of our participants, regardless of the level of projects, through the selection of qualified experts and a flexible program,» said Olena Skyrta, curator of Science2Business.
Among the speakers of the program are:
Bozena Kelestyn, a design thinking expert at the University of Warwick.
Bohdan Khomych, Head of RnD SoftServe.
Kasper Soumalainen, startup consultant at Aalto University.
The program is open until February 14, and you can apply via this link. After completing Science2Business, participants can apply for funding from Seeds of Bravery.
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