Technology transfer in nanotechnologies: IP protection, spin-offs
Prerequisiti
The course does not require specific prerequisite courses and can be taken in any year of the doctoral program, starting from the first year.
Programma
The Third Mission of the University
Technology and knowledge transfer is essential for enhancing university research, transforming knowledge into tangible and intangible assets with a positive impact on society in economic, cultural, and social terms. This process is facilitated through interaction with businesses for collaborative research aimed at product and process innovation and supporting the entrepreneurship of students and researchers. The Scuola Normale Superiore actively contributes to this mission by participating in the ARTES 4.0 project, which promotes collaboration between research institutions and companies in the field of Industry 4.0, and the European project EELISA, which stimulates and enhances student entrepreneurship.
Course Description
The course will cover the fundamentals of innovation actions within the university and the development process of a spin-off or start-up. It will feature contributions from faculty members from European universities and leading innovation companies, including Primo VC, Deloitte, and Hoffmann Eitle, with the involvement of ARTES 4.0 and representatives of Technological Tuscan poles to present Italian and Tuscan innovation ecosystems.
Innovation Processes in the University
The course will explore how research transforms into innovation, introducing technology and knowledge transfer, collaborative research activities, the creation of spin-offs and start-ups, and analyzing success and failure cases. It will also cover intellectual property protection, patents, trade secrets, and strategies for defending innovative ideas. The activities supporting student entrepreneurship offered by the school's Technology Transfer Office (KTO) will be presented.
Business Acceleration
The course will describe the growth journey of a start-up or spin-off, introducing project management, business models, and the importance of a business plan. It will address innovation financing, venture capital, and business angels, and teach how to effectively present ideas to investors through the "Pitch elevator."
Course Conclusion
At the end of the course will be organized a group activity on an innovation theme, serving as a tool for assessment and deeper learning.
Obiettivi formativi
Provide students with a fundamental understanding of the university's third mission, with a specific focus on the opportunities offered by the Scuola Normale Superiore. Delve into the topics of technology and knowledge transfer, innovation management, patents, the creation of spin-offs, and the tools for accelerating and supporting business creation.