R2B -Program for young researchers in commercialization
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| Coordinator | STIFTELSEN ESBRI - Institutet för entreprenörskaps- och småföretagsforskning |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 900 000 |
| Project duration | December 2012 - December 2013 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The program From Research to Business gives young researchers (doctoral students and post.doc) the opportunity through practical work on an individual project to develop a better understanding on how to commercialize research. During one year they participate in a number of workshops where they learn this. They also have the opportunity to develop new contacts and expand their network.
Results and expected effects
18 of the 20 participants completed the program. The participants came from 12 universities, from Luleå Technical University,in the north, to Lund Unversity in the south. They came from different faculites such as science, engineering, medical and social science. Some of the participants had at of the course, either started a business or were in the process of doing so. During the course the participants got to know nearly 30 investors, experienced entrepreneurs and people from the public support system which expaned the participants networks.
Approach and implementation
The program is designed so the participants learn a number of tools to use in developing an business opportunity assessment (BOA). Thses tolls are used on the participants own ideas. During a number of workshops and between he workshops they work with the tools to developp their BOA. During the final workshop they present their BOA to experienced entrepreneurs and investors. We have also involved teachers from Stanford University, London Business School and University of California San Diego to work with the participants during the program.