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Innovators

Entrepreneurship
for Researchers

Discover the entrepreneurial potential of your research: whether for a startup, a collaboration, or transfer into practice.

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Research can create real value for society and the economy. But how do you identify applications, understand needs, and test whether your results could become more? Our programs introduce doctoral candidates and researchers to entrepreneurial thinking step by step: flexibly alongside your PhD, with practical exercises and optional coaching.

You decide which path suits you.

What you take away

  • Identify Opportunities

    You find applications and needs that connect to your research.

  • Test Ideas

    With methods such as design thinking and lean startup, you test assumptions and gather feedback.

  • Find Pathways to Impact

    You learn about paths from collaboration to startups and develop first business models.

  • Gain Confidence

    Coaching and exchange with experts strengthen your entrepreneurial thinking.

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Our offer
Venture Exploration

Explore the entrepreneurial potential of your research. You work through online modules and exercises at your own pace, optionally with coaching. You need neither a startup idea nor prior business knowledge.

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Our Partner Programs

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EIT Urban Mobility Doctoral Training Network
Three modules · 37 weeks · in English

Doctoral candidates researching urban mobility learn how to turn their research into market-ready solutions.

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Which Offering Is Right for You?

Dr. Philipp Engelhardt helps you choose and answers your questions.

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