The Skills2Scale Consortium is pleased to share with its community the possibility of joining the EIT HEI Initiative Alumni: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9xecUSk
The EIT HEI Initiative Alumni is a community that aims to connect students, academic and non-academic staff, and start-up founders who have received training and support through the EIT HEI Initiative. Through the EIT HEI Initiative Alumni, members can meet like-minded individuals, continue to build on their skills and knowledge in the area of innovation, entrepreneurship and deep tech and can exchange good practices, form partnerships and stay informed about the latest developments of the EIT community.
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– Exchange experiences and best practices in education, research, and innovation.
– Inspire higher education institution staff to discover new ways to promote student entrepreneurship and innovation.
– Encourage the growth of the innovation ecosystem in our region and motivate local, regional, and national stakeholders.
👉The highlights of our event was the visit in the newly established Accelerator of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where student startups make their first steps in their entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, we visited one of the many research labs of KEDEK, that focuses on 5G connectivity. Moreover, we had the chance to experience the SmartHome Project in CERTH, as well as the Innovation 4 Growth (I4G) Incubator of Thessaloniki, the earliest incubator of Greece, established in 2003. Our last station was I4byDesign, a competence center, directly linked with the market, that enhances the skillset of the manufacturing workforce in the 4.0 Industry
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The event was organized by Startup Valencia, co-organized by UPV as it integrates 4 out of its 6 committee members. It gathered relevant actors from innovation and tech transfer areas from the universities, local government and the private sector.
In the round table of this event, panelists analyzed the current state of technology transfer activities and knowledge-based entrepreneurship from the various perspectives of the ecosystem’s stakeholders, considering also Skils2Scale concerns from previous events. It was highlighted that our country stands as a leader in research and innovation. However, it was also agreed as imperative to align governmental policies and support mechanisms to effectively facilitate the transfer of research outcomes to the business sector. The consensus among participants emphasized the necessity of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset within the research community. And also, that the research projects should be a focus on the practical application of knowledge and incentivizing entrepreneurship among academic staff.
The event benefited from the insights of several international experts who were invited to share their experiences and best practices. This inclusion of global perspectives aimed to enhance the local ecosystem with proven international strategies in technology transfer. The discussion underscored that technology transfer is not merely a driver of innovation and competitiveness but also a crucial contributor to job creation, sustainable economic growth, and the overall improvement of citizens’ quality of life. Participants agreed that a robust strategy in this area is essential for economic development.
One of the primary objectives of this meeting was to disseminate the Government of Spain’s comprehensive strategy on technology transfer. The government representative (from the Ministry of sciences, innovation and universities) highlighted the significant progress and successful initiatives in Valencia, showcasing it as a model region for science and technology transfer. The meeting stressed the importance of continuing to support and enhance these initiatives to maintain momentum and ensure ongoing improvements.
All in all, the event called for a coordinated effort to align research policies with business needs, promote entrepreneurial thinking within academia, and leverage international best practices to drive technology transfer. These steps are seen as vital to fostering innovation, economic growth, and societal well-being.
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to share experience and the best practices in the fields of education, research, and innovation,
to ignite inspiration among Higher Education Institution staff to explore new pathways and opportunities to foster students’ entrepreneurship and innovation,
to stimulate the development of the innovation ecosystem in our home region and inspire the local, regional, and national stakeholders.
👉 to share experience and the best practices in the fields of education, research, and innovation,
👉 to ignite inspiration among Higher Education Institution staff to explore new pathways and opportunities to foster students’ entrepreneurship and innovation,
👉 to stimulate the development of the innovation ecosystem in our home region and inspire the local, regional, and national stakeholders.
We had the fantastic opportunity to learn more about the upcoming activities of the European Innovation Community under EIT Urban Mobility and EIT Health in the region. We shared our experience and inspired our partners with the best practices in 5G use cases (automated guided vehicles, augmented reality enabling human-robot collaboration) and the latest innovations in additive 3D printing technology. The TUL’s best practices in educating for entrepreneurship and fostering the entrepreneurial spirit are undoubtedly the Formula Student TUL Racing project, the Student Business Club or the creative workshop TULab. On the second day, we used the incredible opportunity to visit the creative community centre Kontakt in Liebieg’s Palace and the regional business incubator LipoInk. There, we met with startups and young companies from the region, including Flapper Drones, Hardwario and NullSpaces.
And what comes next? We are passionate about supporting students’ entrepreneurship and have many exciting opportunities at hand for them to get involved in. We are holding our 10th annual competition for the best TUL startup (more here) and i-Days at the TUL for our inventive and entrepreneurial students in cooperation with EIT Health. The best team will represent the Czech Republic at the European finals in Budapest ()!
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