Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Engagement with Industry

Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Engagement with Industry

This course focuses on the interplay between research and entrepreneurship when

creating innovations with a societal impact. The aim is to give participants more insight into establishing relationships with the industry and deepen their understanding of how to best align interests with the industry and assess innovative projects. It will combine theoretical aspects, showcases and testimonials from invited speakers, and practical sessions that take into consideration and draw inspiration from the diverse backgrounds of the participants. Basic concepts will be first introduced in traditional lectures, after which the participants get to demonstrate their understanding of the subject through showcases, exercises and teamwork assignments.

Managing the Lifecycle of an RI

Managing the Lifecycle of an RI

This short course introduces the lifecycle analysis of RIs, from the conceptual design phase
to the implementation, and the different organization levels typically associated with each
phase. The transitions between the organizational models are analysed with practical
examples of RIs at different organisational phases.This module provides the conceptual lens and analytical tools for RIs in order to achieve long-term goals. The emphasis is on understanding the complexity of RI environment, decision-making and implementing the strategy process within the organisation. The course has a very practical emphasis with a wide variety of cases, in-class discussion to enhance relevance.