Online Workshop: Research2Startup

How can scientific research create societal and economic impact? This compact online workshop is designed for researchers within the Helmholtz Association who are interested in exploring the innovation and transfer potential of their work, including pathways towards entrepreneurship.

The workshop provides a structured overview of key elements in the research-to-innovation journey – from initial idea validation and stakeholder perspectives to business model fundamentals, funding opportunities and support structures. Scientific thinking is combined with entrepreneurial tools, without requiring participants to already have a concrete startup idea.

Through a mix of short expert inputs, practical frameworks and guided discussions, participants gain orientation, clarity and decision support for their individual next steps. The objective is to increase awareness of opportunities, reduce uncertainty and enable informed decisions regarding knowledge  transfer, collaboration or entrepreneurial activities. 

CONTENT:

• Mindset and entrepreneurship 
• Overview of the startup process 
• Methods and building blocks of starting a business, such as: Business Model Canvas, Design Thinking, Business plan, Financial planning and funding sources 
• Legal forms and regulatory framework 
• Freedom of establishment and trade for EU citizens 
• Requirements for starting a business for non-EU citizens 
• Overview of funding, financing, and further support 
• Milestones and next steps for one’s own business startup 
• Q&A 

OBJECTIVES:

• Through the course, participants will: 
• Gain familiarity with the initial steps on the path to starting a business 
• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset 
• Increase their motivation to start a business and learn strategies to overcome the fears of entrepreneurship 
• Acquire background information needed for making well-informed decisions 
• Reflect on the profession of entrepreneurship

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