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. 2 500€ 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: 2500€ 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.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.fi and veera.virta@oulu.fi or http://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