From science to business

The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the seven BIST research centres are pleased to announce the upcoming edition of “From Science to Business”, a hands-on entrepreneurship workshop designed specifically for researchers. The course includes five full-day, in-person sessions spread over two weeks, and is organised in collaboration with ESADE Business School.

Course objectives

This programme aims to equip participants with:

• A solid understanding of the business world and how companies generate value for both society and themselves—by offering better, safer, and more sustainable solutions in food, health, the environment, and quality of life.
• Insight into the competitive frameworks in which companies operate and how value is created within them.
• Practical experience in the process of new venture creation, with a focus on the role of science and technology.
• A clear view of how scientists and engineers are essential in launching new ventures, and how entrepreneurship can be a viable and exciting career path.

Format and location

The course will take place on-site at ESADE’s facilities, to ensure rich face-to-face interaction and effective collaboration among participants and instructors.

Who can participate?

Addressed to senior and postdoctoral researchers, staff and graduating doctoral students. Researchers from other institutions are also welcome upon request and subject to availability. Please direct your inquiry to: talent@bist.eu

Project requirement and selection process

• All applicants must submit a project idea they would like to develop during the course.
• Among the submitted proposals, five projects will be selected for hands-on development throughout the workshop.
• The selection will be made by the Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT) teams of the BIST centres, in collaboration with ESADE representatives.
• Due to the nature of this course, all participants must contact their BIST centre’s KTT representative before registering to the course.
• Once all project proposals and participant applications have been received, the selection committee will choose the projects and finalise the list of participants.
• If you are not affiliated with a BIST centre, please email talent@bist.eu

Agenda

Additional information

For questions regarding course procedures or payment of fees, please contact your centre’s HR/Talent/Training office or email: talent@bist.eu

This course is supported by the Barcelona City Council.