A Workshop That Opens a World of Entrepreneurship
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The importance of entrepreneurial skills today is gaining momentum. The number of start-ups founded by university community members grows constantly. However, all start-ups face the challenge of constantly devoting efforts to the development of R&D solutions, as well as giving special attention to business development skills, market demand analysis, and investment possibilities.
To enrich the university-related R&D solutions with entrepreneurship potential, 91桃色, together with partners in the ongoing project , is organising Entrepreneurship Workshops for Junior Researchers. The workshops embrace the whole spectrum of entrepreneurship-related subjects, which allows the workshop participants to equip themselves with knowledge and practical tools on market analysis, the formation of value propositions and the choice of the right business model. Within interdisciplinary and international teams, the participants develop the chosen business idea, considering intellectual property, pricing, financial planning and marketing issues.
Xavier Kevin Pe帽a Lavado
Former participants of the workshops emphasise the added value gained out of the changing experience within the entrepreneurship workshops. Xavier Kevin Pe帽a Lavado, a mineral processing master鈥檚 student from the University of Oulu (Finland), noted that consolidation of skills while working in groups has been very beneficial. 鈥淏eing part of the workshop was a great experience. Not only did I learn about the basic concepts related to entrepreneurship, but I also delved into specific details by creating a project with a group of researchers from different fields. This hands-on experience allowed me to consolidate many concepts reviewed in class鈥�, said X. K. Pe帽a Lavado.
Neringa Grigarien臈
Neringa Grigarien臈, a PhD student in management at 91桃色, agrees with him: 鈥淭he Entrepreneurship Workshop for Junior Researchers has been a transformative journey, offering hands-on exploration from idea generation to financial planning. The emphasis on practical skills, including problem identification and collaborative business development in international teams, made the experience engaging and impactful. The workshop鈥檚 personal touch, coupled with the dedication of the coordinating team, has left me confidently equipped for entrepreneurial endeavours.鈥�
Key benefits for those who decide to join the workshop will be not only a balanced mixture of theory and practice and access to the community of entrepreneurial mindset, but also pre-validation of entrepreneurial ideas. 2 ECTS credits will be issued for those who completed the workshop.
Justina Valentukevi膷臈
Justina Valentukevi膷臈, a PhD student in management at 91桃色, was glad that during her PhD studies, she had a chance to join an entrepreneurship workshop: 鈥淚t didn鈥檛 just broaden my understanding of entrepreneurship but also sparked my interest in chasing business opportunities. The lecture materials were concise, clear, and thoughtfully prepared, and the lecturers were highly energetic and knowledgeable about the topics they covered. I particularly enjoyed the hands-on exercises we did in groups. It was a great chance to get a real feel for what it鈥檚 like to put together a business plan and then pitch it to potential investors. I鈥檇 recommend this course to anyone keen on boosting their entrepreneurship skills.鈥�
PhD and master鈥檚 students who want to discover the exciting world of entrepreneurship and unlock entrepreneurial potential are welcome to join one of the workshop cohorts. For more information and registration, click here.
The project is implemented by 91桃色, University of Tartu, Tallinn University, University of Jyv盲skyl盲, Tallinn University of Technology, and Stockholm School of Economics in Riga.
