From Idea to Business in 7 Hours with Lego and AI

A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center in cooperation with the Transfer Center enaCom

Are you ready to transform your research into an innovative business idea? Join us for an exhilarating 7-hour workshop where creativity meets research, exclusively designed for PhD candidates like you! Utilize the playful ingenuity of LEGO® and the cutting-edge capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity) to explore new horizons in your field.

In-person Workshop

Thursday, June 5, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Trainer

Dr. Alexander Küsshauer

Language

English

Location

Transfer Center enaCom
Brühler Str. 7, 53119 Bonn

Target Group

Doctoral students

Track(s)

Business and Organizations

Certificate

8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate

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Description

Whether you're just curious about the entrepreneurial side of academia or you're actively seeking to make an impact beyond the lab, this workshop is for you.

Why attend?

Bridge the Gap: learn how to translate your academic research into aviable business concept.
Hands-On Learning: engage with LEGO® to build visual and tangible representations of your ideas.
AI Integration: harness AI tools to refine and evaluate your concepts, pushing the boundaries of traditional research.
Networking: collaborate and network with like-minded researchers from diverse disciplines.
Expert Guidance: receive insights and feedback from an expert in entrepreneurship and AI.

Content

Conceptual Translation: develop the ability to translate complex academic research into clear, actionable business concepts that can be easily understood and implemented.
Creative Problem Solving: enhance creative thinking and problem-solving skills using LEGO® as a tool to visualize and prototype ideas, encouraging innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Innovation & Entrepreneurship'

Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.

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