SUCReD

Short Description:

The “Scaling up the Commercialization of R&D” project aims to develop an international curriculum on commercializing research results and convert it into an e-learning course available in four European languages (English, Polish, Romanian, Greek). The course will cater to students, researchers, innovators, innovation team members, and entrepreneurs.

The project will involve creating the course methodology and curriculum, establishing an e-learning platform, and conducting pilot courses for all target groups to evaluate the course’s effectiveness and appeal. By offering the course on an e-learning platform, we aim to widely disseminate knowledge and skills related to implementing innovative solutions into practical applications. This will meet the needs of students, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs for a comprehensive, accessible curriculum directly linked to university activities, aiding in better preparation for research work implementation and collaboration with incubators and technology transfer centers.

We plan to pilot train 180 students, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs (60 in each country), along with training 18 “train-the-trainer” individuals in the pilot program. The project’s outcomes will be shared with all interested partners and organizations. All digital training and teaching materials will be freely available to the public.

Project Output: The SUCReD e-Learning Course

As part of our mission to enhance R&D commercialization in Central and Southeastern Europe, the SUCReD partnership has developed a standardized, multilingual e-learning curriculum. The course offers a mastery-oriented learning experience, guiding participants through the entire innovation lifecycle from initial discovery to successful market application.

Course Curriculum

The curriculum systematically addresses critical knowledge gaps through five carefully sequenced chapters:

• Chapter I: Intellectual Property – Master the definitions, protection mechanisms (patents, trademarks, etc.), and strategic management of IP within a university environment.
• Chapter II: Market Potential Assessment – Learn to conduct competition analysis, identify target segments, and evaluate market restrictions to validate your innovation’s demand.
• Chapter III: Commercialization Strategies – Explore various pathways, including licensing contracts, spin-offs, and the direct sale of rights to your research results.
• Chapter IV: Science-to-Business Partnerships – Develop practical skills in IP valuation, constructing technological offers, and leading formal industry negotiations.

• Chapter V: Research and Implementation Project Management – Utilize the Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) framework, manage R&D risks, and calculate technical costs of production.

Course Features

• Self-Paced & Flexible: Designed as an asynchronous program to accommodate the busy schedules of researchers and students.
• Mastery-Based Progression: Learners move forward only after achieving a 100% score on lesson quizzes, ensuring genuine competence.

• Multilingual Support: All materials are available in English, Greek, Polish, and Romanian.

We invite all interested parties and the broader innovation ecosystem to register and begin their training.

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