PhD students discover potential for innovation in their research Not just a PhD project, but also a business idea? On the first EELISA PhD Innovation Day Doctoral students at FAU and EELISA partner universities had the possibility to discover how much potential there is in their own research topic. The full-day workshop was held by FAU’s…
Before a new product is launched, many questions need to be answered. Which target group is most interested? What are their needs and their aesthetic desires? How much are they willing to pay? As the winner of the first EELISA Prototype Contest, Adán Sánchez, founder of the Spanish startup “The Green Factor”, had the opportunity…
Storytelling is essential for humans because our brains are hardwired for narrative. Stories come in a variety of forms: poetry, song, movement, pictures, plays and even Dad Jokes. We make sense of our life experiences in part by the stories we learn or tell ourselves – in our private or professional life, in science or…
The Women in Data Science Conference is an independent event that is part of the annual WiDS worldwide conference, which is organized by Stanford University and held in over 200 locations around the globe. Ths year is also hosted at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg by the FAU WiDS Ambassadors. WiDS FAU addresses state-of-the-art developments in Data Science,…
EELISA, Siemens, and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) cordially invite you to this EELISA Innovation Talk on the topic of “Female Innovation”. The talk will be an exchange with successful female innovators who will share their experiences and views about “Female Innovation” and provide motivation, tips, and tricks for career advancement. The event is intended to be…
Tackling sustainability challenges at an international level can not be achieved without the cooperation of a series of stakeholders. During the first POST roundtable in Florence, a number of theoretical perspectives were discussed. It was a first exchange among members to share their understanding on partnerships in different contexts, key foundational elements, key success factors…
Are you a doctoral student at an EELISA university? Is your research topic too good to let go once it’s finished? It could be time for a start-up adventure! If you are not sure what to do with your research, this is your chance! With this workshop, PhD students will have the chance to get…
Sustainability challenges in international development are complex, multilevel and transboundary in nature. Tackling them effectively requires the involvement and cooperation of a series of stakeholders – including government bodies, international organisations, private companies, civil society organisations, academia and local communities. The scope of this challenge is condensed in Sustainable Development Goal 17, “Partnerships for the…
Entrepreneur, intrapreneur, freelancer, project team, founding team, start-up?! – this platform is for you. We help you getting started with the Business Design process right away from your idea until the stage where you can start validating your idea. The series consists of six workshops which will take place virtually as Zoom events. You can…
Entrepreneur, intrapreneur, freelancer, project team, founding team, start-up?! – this platform is for you. We help you getting started with the Business Design process right away from your idea until the stage where you can start validating your idea. The series consists of six workshops which will take place virtually as Zoom events. You can…