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Venturing Research Challenge 12-14.10 in University of Oulu
Did you know that research findings are a treasure trove for business? Would you like to know more about what kind of research there are in the University of Oulu? Are you ready to gain success?
Venturing Research Challenge provides a pathway for commercializing research by bringing together researchers and entrepreneurial minds in a fast-track business bootcamp. This first challenge will be targeted to health technology related research.
World-class research, tight collaboration between different fields combined with brave entrepreneurial minds is the foundation to new success stories, and Oulu has all the ingredients for it. 2 500EUR will be awarded to the best team to take their idea to the next level.
We are looking for fearless changemakers; Researchers, Entrepreneurs, Students and anyone who is willing to break the status quo in this 48-hour event at the University of Oulu.
We offer the coworking space, mentoring, networking, inspiration and a chance to showcase your talents and food to keep you nourished. We will also offer a coaching session for researchers that want to pitch their ideas.
For best results we provide great mentors helping to facilitate idea development and use business models for innovating.
CHT & Business Kitchen's Avanto Accelerator warmly invite you to University of Oulu's Tellus Innovation Arena to ideate and create new business sensations from research on October 12th to 14th.
In a nutshell:
What: Venturing Research Challenge, heath technology related research
When: 12.-14.10.2016
Where: University of Oulu, Tellus Innovation Arena
Why: 2500EUR award for the best team! Amazing change to get to know university's research and make an impact to the economy by commercializing research into business.
To whom: Researchers, students from different fields, entrepreneurs and all inventive people are welcome.
What it costs: Event is free of charge for everyone.
How to apply: www.webropolsurveys.com/S/C6AE9AA665EB7503.parhttps://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/C6AE9AA665EB7503.par
What else: This program is part of Entrepreneurship minor. Continuing with this process you can get 5 ects.
Where to get more info: anne.sorvari@oulu.fimailto:anne.sorvari@oulu.fi and veera.virta@oulu.fimailto:veera.virta@oulu.fi or http://www.venturingresearchchallenge.comhttp://www.venturingresearchchallenge.com/
Event Schedule
Wed 12.10.2016 @ Tellus Innovation Arena
13:00 Welcome & Introduction
13:05 Keynote by Juuso Nissilä
13:15 Researcher's Pitches
14:00 Stands
14:30 Team formation
15:30 Coffee & Snacks
16:00 Task introduction
Thu 13.10.2016 @Tellus Innovation Arena
13:00-16:00 Mentor meetings
Fri 14.10.2016 @ Tellus Innovation Arena
13:00 Reflections
13:15 Final Pitches (5min each)
14:00 Keynote speech
14:30 Networking
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