Session Description
The challenges of this world require solutions that leverage the deep science and technical knowledge embedded in research institutes and technology companies. But what happens when our researchers and engineers come up with new ideas? How can we guide them towards a strong business case? How do we create the environment to do so in our organization?
This session will delve into the methodologies of crafting compelling business cases. Moreover, we'll explore the crucial steps in cultivating an organizational environment that nurtures entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring that our teams are poised to transform groundbreaking ideas into impactful business cases.
Who should attend this session? What are the prerequisites to attend this session? Do participants need to have prior knowledge before attending this session?
- Everyone is welcome to attend the session.
- People working at or with technology companies or research institutes will benefit the most of this session.
- No prior knowledge needed.
what can participants except as key learnings of this session
1. The early stage steps of going from a technological idea to a strong business case
2. Learn how to cultivate entrepreneurship and nurture entrepreneurial thinking in your company
Short bio about the lecturer(s) (include Titles of the lecturers that we should use in the marketing of the event)
Iris Vanaelst is the Venturing & Licensing Manager of the Valorisation Office of the University of Antwerp. She holds a PhD in Applied Economics (Vrije Universiteit Brussel & Universiteit Gent). She specialised in the composition of entrepreneurial teams in high-tech new ventures. She is the programme director and coach of the Deep Dive into Business Programme of UAntwerp organised in support of the university’s spin-offs.
Robin De Cock is an associate professor of entrepreneurship at Antwerp Management School and is a guest professor at ETH Zürich. He formerly worked at the innovation and entrepreneurship group of Imperial College Business School in London. He is also a member of the valorisation board of the Flemish technology & research institute (VITO) and advices start-ups and scale-up ventures at a regular basis. He is active in executive education where he has been involved in program design and delivery for a wide range of clients including Grant Thornton, PwC, SAP, BESIX, KPMG, Port of Antwerp, J&J, Aquafin, VRT national television and Belgian Olympic committee.
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