PhD to Innovator is a one-day workshop designed specifically for PhD, Early Career Researchers and Masters by Research students to gain an insight into the startup pathway and discover what it takes to translate a research discovery into an invention ready for the market.Throughout the day, discover what it's really like taking an invention to market and launching a startup. Hear from those that have done it before and can provide an insight into their journeys of taking an invention to the market. Workshop how to spot opportunities and what to do from there to move from the lab to the market.
This one-day workshop is for you if:
You are a Monash Early Career Researcher, PhD or Masters by Research student; and
- You have a passion to solve problems and make real impact in the world
- Your research could solve problems in industry
- Your research could have have or already does have a commercial application
- You want to explore what it could look like to start your own thing and take an invention to market
The program will cover:
- What is a startup and how does this relate to a PhD
- How does the startup/ commercialisation pathway work at a university
- What are the traits of a Founder/ CEO
- How do you know if you should take an idea to market
- What are the next steps to taking your idea forward
Further information about the program is available here.
Details
Date: Friday 30 August 2019
Time: 9am - 5pm (plus networking drinks)
Venue: 4th Floor, Green Chemical Futures (13 Rainforest Walk, Clayton campus)
Cost: Free
REGISTER early...places are limited.
If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Helena Fern, Entrepreneurship Program Manager at helena.fern@monash.edu
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