Scientists are natural innovators. In this interactive workshop, you will explore your entrepreneurial potential. You will reflect on whether entrepreneurship is for you as an alternative path to academia or industry. We will give you insights about how the innovation process works as well as teamwork really can work for people and processes. Furthermore, you will get a first overview about an established business idea development methodology. The organisation Triathlon of the UdS supports and empowers scientists by showing them their possibilities to create their career path more flexibly.
Contents:
- Scientists versus entrepreneurs – your innovator skillset
- The innovation process
- Teamwork Essential
- A little insight into business development methods
- Spinning off from university – How the university supports start-up projects
Trainers:
Paul Weber works for GROOVIZ® as a creative engineer, innovation master and consultant for organisation development. He is equally a professional coach and a jazz guitarist. During 30 years he has gained experience in project management, leadership and business development in many well-known companies. He is appreciated for his passion for innovation and his empathic coaching skills.
Dr. Mara Schuler-Bermann is a molecular biologist and now transferred from an academic researcher into a technology scout and start-up consultant at the organisation Triathlon at UdS. After 12 years of hardcore research and now 2 years of experience as an entrepreneur, she motivates scientists to realise that an entrepreneurial mindset opens up multiple ways to design your work live.
Any questions left? Feel free to contact us:
Dr. Mara Schuler-Bermann
mara.schulerbermann@uni-saarland.de
The event will be held in English.
