“CUTTING-EDGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP”

Hands-on training on how to build your deep-tech start-up!

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The “CUTTING-EDGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP” program is powered by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) in partnership with the science commercialization platform Commercialization Reactor and Stockholm School of Economics in Riga.

 

After successful completion of the program, participants will receive a joint certificate from LIAA, Commercialization Reactor, and Stockholm School of Economics in Riga about the acquisition of the program, as well as an entry ticket to the Commercialization Reactor’s 21st Ignition Event.

 

The training is implemented within the framework of the European Regional Development Fund project Innovation Motivation Program and Technology Transfer Program.

Why deep-tech?

By translating scientific achievements into business, one can achieve the biggest impact and drive change. In addition, this field is highly profitable, and in the coming years, European Commission has pledged to support it especially.

On completion of this program, you will walk away with skills:

  1. Understanding of how to establish and manage your deep-tech start-up.
  2. Knowledge of how to commercialize scientific findings and what steps you need to build a sustainable business model.
  3. Insight of how and where to pitch for finances, what funds are available now, and how to apply for them.
  4. Entry ticket to Ignition Event in November 2022 where you will be able to meet scientists, learn about their findings and possibly form a start-up team.

PARTICIPATION IS FREE OF CHARGE

The “CUTTING-EDGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP” program incorporates two separate training programs designed and organized by the Commercialization Reactor:

ENTREPRENEURIAL STREAM

“IGNITION QUALIFIERS”

Dedicated to entrepreneurial-minded individuals, who:

  • Are excited about science-driven technological innovation
  • Identify as entrepreneurial-spirited individual or business leader
  • Are ready to commit to developing your own venture
  • Are interested in a meaningful career challenge
  • Can imagine yourself collaborating with scientists to create commercial solutions of tomorrow

SCIENTIFIC STREAM

“COMMERCIALIZATION DIVE”

Dedicated to scientists, who are willing to bring their science from lab to market and will guide you through crucial knowledge, where all possible types of commercialization are explained, specifically focusing on Commercialization Reactor’s methodology.