Flinders’ medical researchers were among an internationally select group to attend a world-leading summer school in Dresden, Germany, earlier this year.
Only 22 participants are chosen worldwide for the acclaimed international summer school run by the School of Medicine at Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) and previously promoted in Flinders in Touch (see: Turn your science into technology with free trip to Germany).
Flinders University secured four of those places.
The program aims to enhance internationalisation of science and research.
Past participant and Flinders Professor Kelton Tremellen says, “The Dresden summer school was a fantastic opportunity to assess the strengths and weaknesses of my project from a business perspective, and acquire invaluable tips on how to protect intellectual property and gain funding for product development beyond the traditional pathways.”
Stephanie Agius, Business Development Officer at Flinders, was invited to present a guest lecture and recalled her experience very positively.
“I love going to Dresden to lecture and mentor at the summer school,” says Ms Agius.
“It’s the third time I have been invited as a guest lecturer to teach the art of negotiation and how to pitch to investors.
“It is amazing to see the transformation of participants’ thinking and pitching skills during a week of intensive, practical-based learning where student’s own projects are workshopped in groups.”
Now early-mid career researchers and late stage PhD students can apply to participate in a free, career-boosting workshop on technology transfer on 20-24 November 2017 here in Adelaide (see: New way to turn science into enterprise).
The workshop offers a rare and exclusive opportunity to learn about the commercialisation process in a supportive, experiential environment.
David Addis, Head of the Financial Institutions Group Banks and Non-Banks at National Australia Bank, will discuss recent developments in the bond market and expose participants to a diverse range of financial investment options and explore where those interests are aligned with scientific endeavour.
Mr Addis will explain which types of ideas might suit different investors, using recent innovations such as social impact bonds as examples and explain the emerging concept of Research Impact Investment.
The developing Research Impact Investment market may provide scientists with new investment options that they may not have considered before.
This is what makes this workshop unique and powerful for those researchers ready to explore the commercial potential of their research and who want to use their research for the public good.
The workshop will feature a range of sessions led by national and international experts in intellectual property, commercial law, marketing and public speaking.
Presenters will include Gary Morgan from the MPT Innovation Group and Nadine Schmeider-Galfe from Technische Universität Dresden.
Applications for the Technology Transfer Workshop close soon.
To find out more or to apply to be a part of this incredible program, visit the Technology Transfer Workshop webpage.