The event will be held in English and run for one day, on May 17, 2024.

The computer, the Internet or the laser led to groundbreaking innovations that lastingly changed people's ways of working and living. They are good examples of the so-called "technology push" innovations that have emerged from research. Push innovations are characterized by starting from  research results such as a particular technology and then turn them into offers that create impact in business or society. This is achieved either by better meeting needs of markets or humanity or creating new markets or possibilities.

Have you ever thought that your research could lead to new products or services, a start-up, or even help solve societal challenges? How much potential is there in your scientific project? And is starting a business for you or do alternative ways to let the world benefit from your research findings resonate with you? Discover the potential of your research topic and make something out of it!

During the workshop, the researchers will learn and apply approaches that turn research results into real-world impact, such as the Technology Application Selection (TAS) approach that was developed by EnTechnon. Participants will be introduced to the methodology through short theoretical impulses to generate new ideas and understand how to find possible applications for their research results. Furthermore, they will apply the method to their own research.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Characterize the specifications of “push innovation”
• Look at their own research from a new perspective and characterize its value in more detail
• Identify an application field for their own research
• Describe why it is important to align their own interests with those of users and further stakeholders to  realize a project successfully
• find out how to put their research into practice - be it a start-up, an industry collaboration, a civic project or something else

Eligibility: This event is hosted by the KHYS Postdoc Office. Postdocs (who are members of KHYS) will therefore have priority for attending. Doctoral researchers, however, can still register and will be offered a spot if not all places are taken.

If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English and run for one day, on May 17, 2024.

If you are unable to attend an event, please inform us promptly via e-mail. This way you are allowing your colleagues the opportunity to participate and you help us to maintain the quality of our Further Education Program. Thank you!