HEPTrepreneurs Training School @GSI/FAIR

Name: HEPTrepreneurs Training School @GSI/FAIR
Start: 2023-11-29T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2023-12-01T15:30:00+01:00
Location: GSI Campus

29 Nov 2023, 12:00 → 1 Dec 2023, 15:30 Europe/Berlin

BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine) (GSI Campus)

BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)

GSI Campus

and hybrid via Zoom.

Description

HEPTrepreneurs Training School

Type: On site Training School

Title: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship - how science can impact society!

We are pleased to announce the first HEPTrepreneurs Training School on the GSI/FAIR campus. In a 2 days workshop from 29.11.-01.12.2023, you will learn

crucial entrepreneurship skills,
discover how you can make a significant impact on society with your ideas,
connect with other start-up enthusiasts and
you can expect inspiring talks, instructive workshops and social networking evenings.

A unique chance to meet with experienced successful professionals willing to share their challenges and stories. For more details, check out our provisional timetable below.

Speakers Ian Tracey and Viola Hay will guide you through the programme alongside many other speakers:

Ian Tracey is CEO of Anchored In. He has over twelve years' experience in helping leaders working in research and technology-intensive environments to realise their potential, build their teams, turn their ideas into businesses and win investment. He has worked with SEMs and organisations such as STFC, CERN, Innovate UK, the Knowledge Transfer Network and Innovate UK Edge.

Viola Hay is the Director of International Programmes at Anchored In and has extensive experience of European programmes and funding schemes (from FP7, ERDF, H2020 to Horizon Europe). Viola advises UK applicants wishing to access Horizon Europe funding and helps them to identify potential consortium partners. Viola has herself been involved in the management and implementation of numerous EU projects as work package and task leader.

Save your seat! We offer 20 seats on site and also e-dropping to certain sessions will also be possible via live stream (Marked with a * in the timetable). Priority is given to those who register first. Please register via the registration link below. No fee is due.
If you are not able to attend the event on all days, please contact us before you register.

ONLY REGISTRATION FOR E-DROPPING IS STILL AVAILABLE!

We look forward to your participation!

Background:

HEPTrepreneurs is an event series addressed to all members and partners of the HEPTech network who are interested in entrepreneurship. The series focusses of High Energy Physics Entrepreneurship and covers various themes in different event formats like inspirational and interactive talks, round tables and keynotes.

GSI: https://www.gsi.de, https://www.linkedin.com/company/gsi-helmholtz-centre-for-heavy-ion-research/mycompany/

Registration

Participants

Aditya Jayant Gulavani
Andrea Diana Ferreira Pinto
Anjali Sharma
Dalia Lucero Ramirez Guadarrama
Dominik Studer
Ilya Elizarov
Iuliana-Carina Udrea
Jelena Bardak
Kathrin Göbel
Konstantina Botsiou
Maksym Teklishyn
Mariana Manso
Mariangela Cestelli Guidi
Martina Bauer
Moritz Spreng
Moumita Das
Neeraj Kurichiyanil
Pascal Boller
Philipp Schwarz
Rebecca Lang
Rohan Nambiar
Saket Kumar Sahu
Sivaji Purushothaman
Tiago Filipe Carvalho Marques
Tom Kieck
Tripti Mohite
Valentina venturi
Valentina Venturi
Warisara Charuchinda

Your local contacts

m.spreng@gsi.de

m.bauer@gsi.de

Wednesday, 29 November
- 12:30 → 13:30
  
  Registration & Lunch 1h BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  Finderfood, Snacks & Drinks
- 13:30 → 15:00
  
  Collaboration & Networking 1h 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  The session will focus on the benefits of networking and collaboration as a life-skill and as a tool to explore research questions, building consortia, raising funding, develop your career and deliver impact. We will explore how network confidently across boundaries in a range of different organisations and levels of seniority. You will learn how to effectively present your research idea in a concise and impactful manner that is tailored to your audience.
  
  Speakers: Mr Ian Tracey (Anchored In) , Mrs Viola Hay (Anchored In)
- 15:00 → 15:30
  
  Coffee Break 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  Coffee, Tea & more
- 15:30 → 17:00
  
  Driving Impact from Research * 1h 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  And Live-Streaming
  
  The session will establish the rationale for the development of impact and will explore the basics of how research impact can be delivered through commercialisation. We will explore practical tools to identify the most important challenges in developing an innovative product, service, or process and how to prioritise actions, and seek help and advice.
  
  Speakers: Mr Ian Tracey (Anchored In) , Mrs Viola Hay (Anchored In)
- 18:00 → 20:00
  
  Social Dinner 2h
  
  Joint dinner at Baobab, Darmstadt (Wenckstraße 1A, 64289 Darmstadt)
Thursday, 30 November
- 09:00 → 10:30
  
  How to write a Business Plan & How to start a Company? * 1h 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  The training seeks to break down and demystify the process of starting a business and commercialising technology. From the mechanics of company formation, to how to build a successful team, to understanding and exploring your route to market. We will explore different business models and how to create a value proposition. You will also learn why you ned a businbess plan, the different formats (word vs powerpoint) and example templates. The Agile company approach.
  
  Speaker: Mr Ian Tracey (Anchored In)
- 10:30 → 11:00
  
  Coffee Break 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  Coffee, Tea & more
- 11:00 → 12:30
  
  Investment Pitching Training 1h 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  We will explore why investors want to see a pitch deck, what to include and how to present it. How to find investors and how to approach them.
  You can bring your own ideas and use them to practise investment pitching. You will receive direct feedback from the experts. If you don't have an idea of your own, we have suggestions for you to practise pitching anyway.
  
  Speakers: Mr Ian Tracey (Anchored In) , Mrs Viola Hay (Anchored In)
- 12:30 → 13:30
  
  Lunch 1h BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  Canteen Voucher
- 13:30 → 15:00
  Valuable Ideas - How to protect it from Imitators * 1h 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  - Importance of Idea Protection in Academia
  - Inventions & Patenting
  - Development & Commercialisation
  Speakers: Dr Matthias Götz (Innovectis) , Dr Timo Smit (Innovectis)
- 15:00 → 15:15
  
  Coffee Break 15m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  Coffee, Tea & more
- 15:15 → 16:45
  Financing Options for your Ideas in three Categories * 1h 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  - Early-stage funding
  - Project funding
  - Equity capital
  Speaker: Mrs Madeleine Mussgnug (Innovectis)
- 16:45 → 17:00
  
  Coffee Break 15m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  Coffee, Tea & more
- 17:00 → 17:30
  
  Success Story: Technical Start-up “Betterdrinx” * 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  Speaker: Justin Port (Betterdrinx)
- 17:30 → 19:00
  
  Social Closing & Informal chat with Experts and Founders 1h 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  With drinks & snacks
Friday, 1 December
- 09:00 → 10:30
  
  Career Path in Academia and beyond * 1h 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  The session will give an overview of job search strategies, use job boards and online platforms, and how to tailor your application materials to specific job postings. You will learn about how to prepare for job interviews, how to develop a strong research profile, including how to publish in high-impact journals and how to build a network of collaborators.
  
  Speakers: Ian Tracey (Anchored In) , Mrs Viola Hay (Anchored In)
- 10:30 → 11:00
  
  Coffee Break 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  Coffee, Tea & more
- 11:00 → 12:30
  
  Grant and Fellowship writing * 1h 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  You will learn about effective strategies for crafting a compelling proposal to successfully apply for grants and fellowships. You will learn about different types of grants and fellowships available to early career researchers and how to select the one that is most appropriate for you. We will deliver an interactive and hands on session that will provide you with practical tools to develop a research proposal that effectively communicates the significance, innovation, and feasibility of your research project.
  
  Speakers: Mr Ian Tracey (Anchored In) , Mrs Viola Hay (Anchored In)
- 12:30 → 13:30
  
  Lunch 1h BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  Canteen Voucher
- 13:30 → 15:00
  
  What makes a great Team, Next Steps & Stressmanagement 1h 30m BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  BK1.1.001a (Seitenraum Kantine)
  
  GSI Campus
  
  and hybrid via Zoom.
  
  Who do yu need for your start up, how to find them and how to reward them. You will also learn how to take the next steps for your project and how to deal with stress better.
  
  Speakers: Mr Ian Tracey (Anchored In) , Mrs Viola Hay (Anchored In)