Elements of PATHWAYS
- Match w. mentor
- Industry visits
- Connect w. external speakers
- Facilitated social events with peer PhDs
- Invitations to ecosystem activities
- Individual plan for progress and outcomes
- Work on research project related idea and get an applied new perspective
- Cultivate a creative mindset
- Identify personal strengths and missing skills/know how
- Collaborate and spare across research fields
- Learn to use entrepreneurial methods & models
- Practice presenting and pitching in nonacademic contexts
DURATION: 1 week.
ACTIVITIES:
- Networking events & dinners
- Introduction to local startup eco system
- Relevant company visits
- University visit, meet with relevant department and research groups
- Visit accelerator, business parks and corporate incubators
- Attend talk/conference
- City tour
PAYMENT: Travel & accommodation.
DESTINATION:
The destination will be one of Innovation Centre Denmark’s locations:
- Bangalore
- Boston
- Munich
- Seoul
- Shanghai
- Tel Aviv
- Silicon Valley
We do not yet know which of the locations we will travel to since this will depend on the relevance for the selected PhD students participating in the first PATHWAYS programme.
Reasons to spend your change of environment in PATHWAYS:
Practical knowledge and skills
The program provides practical knowledge and skills related to commercializing research ideas. Participants will gain an understanding of the commercialization process, business model development, intellectual property protection, marketing and sales strategies, fundraising, financial planning, and launch planning
Peer feedback and mentorship
The PATHWAYS program provides access to resources and services such as business coaches, individually matched industry mentors, and feedback from your peers, entrepreneurs, investors, themed workshops and exercises. This will help you refine your research ideas and develop your commercialization plans.
Relevance to real-world problems
The program will focus on understanding market needs and customer segments, which will help you to develop research ideas that are relevant to real-world problems. This can increase the impact and applicability of their research and improve your ability to disseminate the research and research applications.
Networking opportunities
You will have the opportunity to network with other researchers and mentors involved in commercialization. You will be brought together with other PhD students, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals from different backgrounds and disciplines. This can help to build industry networks, which can be valuable for future collaborations and career opportunities.
Transferrable skills:
Spending time in PATHWAYS can help you develop entrepreneurial skills, such as pitching ideas, creative development, developing business models, and commercializing research. These skills can be valuable in both academic and industry settings.