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Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Skills of the Researchers Beyond Academia
8 Weeks (Mentoring)
Researchers in Academia
Program Overview
A mentoring programme to endow the researchers with detailed information on entrepreneurship and enhance their leadership skills beyond academia.
Curriculum & Program Journey
01
Week 1-2: Ideation & Intellectual Property
Understanding academic spin-offs, patenting process, and commercial licensing models.
02
Week 3-4: Customer Discovery & Business Models
Validating product-market fit, customer interviewing, and designing sustainable value propositions.
03
Week 5-6: Leadership & Team Building
Transitioning from researcher to founder: communication, delegation, and building resilient startup squads.
04
Week 7-8: Pitching & Fundraising
Perfecting the pitch deck, communicating research value to investors, and securing non-dilutive grants.
Key Deliverables
- Mentoring sessions on IP strategy, venture building, and market entry
- Executive leadership training for translating academic excellence into industrial impact
- Personalized career-transition blueprints and professional networking circles
Enroll or Partner
Secure your spot in this cohort or discuss hosting a customized session for your institution.