This three-day program is designed specifically for PhD and postdoc entrepreneurs. It offers essential insights for the early stages of your idea or startup and serves as an ideal precursor to specialized niche tracks.
You'll apply theory in real-time to your own startup, ensuring you gain practical knowledge that directly benefits your venture.
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Researchers / PhD candidates or -graduates & Postdocs.
Spinoff founders with a marketable Proof of Concept (PoC) and a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), possibly with early customers.
PhD-founded Startups that have not yet achieved full market validation or Product-Market Fit but are ready for the next step in their entrepreneurial journey
Our approach
Self-Discovery: Gaininsights into your strengths as an entrepreneur.
Comprehensive Coverage: Explore all essential aspects of the startup's early stages.
Applied Learning: Engage in hands-on activities that make theory practical.
Hybrid Format: online and offline
Interactive Environment: Participate in dynamic group discussions
Community: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs for idea exchange.
Critical Expert Insights: Acquire the knowledge needed to navigate startup challenges confidently from entrepreneurs/experts.
Day 1
On Day 1, we will kick off online with a Meet & Greet session where participants can introduce themselves, share their backgrounds, and make connections. Next, we will explore Self-Knowledge, highlighting the importance of understanding your unique strengths and motivations as a key step in transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship.
A keynote session will address Why Impact Business Modelling Should Be in Every Startup's DNA.
In the afternoon, we will shift our focus to Financial Basicsyou need. Participants will dive into the financial fundamentals, covering essential topics such as revenue, costs, and cash flow. There will be time for questions, and together we will collaboratively build a financial plan that you can easily apply to your own startup afterwords.
Online personal mentoring will be provided between Day 1 and Day 2 to help you prepare for day 2
Day 2
On day 2 you will pitch your solution and receive real-time feedback from experts and peers, with 15 minutes of Q&A per startup. This interactive approach helps you gain insights applicable to your own business by learning from others' feedback as well.
In the afternoon, you'll work on your own startup. Before that, we'll provide brief theory on how to position your startup and become visible. You’ll then spend the rest of the afternoon applying these insights to your business.
Day 3
On day 3 we will begin with a keynote on Legal Fundamentals, including co-founding, partnerships, and IP. Then, an overview of the Funding Landscape will cover options like angel investors, venture capital, and investor expectations.
The day concludes with your final startup pitch and a networking drink.
Program Content
Cost price
995 Euro Excl. BTW
Payment upfront
When
Day 1: Jan 30th 2025 from 8.30h to 12.00h & 13.00h to 17.00h @location: online
Day 2: Feb 26th 2025; from 8.30h to 17.00h @location, to be determined based on participants' locations
Day 3: Mar 20th 2025; from 8.30h to 17.00h @location, to be determined based on the participants’ locations
Drinks & bites
Coffee, tea, water and lunch are included in this price
Practicals
Learnings
Benefits & learning outcomes
By the end of the program, you will have addressed all key aspects for further development.
You will understand your product's uniqueness, market potential, and legal considerations.
You'll be able to create a basic financial plan and grasp essential marketing concepts.
Workshops will allow you to work on your own startup, with experts and peers support available, laying a solid foundation for future growth.
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