Unleash Your Thesis' Entrepreneurial Potential with LEGO® & ChatGPT

A workshop offered by the Transfer Center enaCom

Discover the entrepreneurial potential of your academic (basic) research. In this workshop, we employ the innovative LEGO® Serious Play methodology alongside advanced ChatGPT analysis.

In-person Workshop

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Trainer

Dr. Alexander Küsshauer

Language

English

Location

Transfer Center enaCom, Brühler Str. 7

Target Group

Doctoral students and postdocs

Track(s)

Business and Organizations

Certificate

8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate

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Description

You will use the LEGO® Serious Play methodology to physically build and visualize your research to make a tangible impact on socienty in an entrepreneurial way. This hands-on approach encourages deep thinking, communication, and problem-solving, allowing you to see your work in a whole new light. By engaging in a structured process of creative construction and AI-driven validation, you will gain insights into the feasibility and potential impact of your research in the entrepreneurial realm.

This workshop is an essential opportunity for researchers who have yet to consider the commercial applications of their work, offering a unique platform to envision and evaluate the transition from academia to entrepreneurship in a rigorous yet imaginative environment.

Content

Entrepreneurial Opportunity Recognition: Learn to identify and assess commercial potentials within your research, discovering paths to impact society through entrepreneurship.
Innovative Problem-Solving: Enhance your creative thinking and problem-solving skills using the LEGO® Serious Play methodology, fostering innovative approaches to research challenges.
Clear Communication: Improve your skill in articulating complex research ideas succinctly, making academic work
accessible and engaging to a broader audience.
Strategic Transition Planning: Understand how to smoothly navigate from academic research to entrepreneurship, including intellectual property protection, funding acquisition, and network building.
Market Feasibility and Impact Analysis: Acquire insights on evaluating your research's market viability and societal impact through ChatGPT analysis, focusing on scalability and sustainability.