We are currently in a period of intensive innovation characterized by an acceleration of the renewal of products and services. On the other hand, the current transitions ahead of us (energetic, demographic, numeric…), call for the implementation of new design practices shared by engineers, scientists, and managers. Historically, unprecedented needs for new design activities led…
Successfully commercializing a new technology requires more than creating a new device or process. Entrepreneurs and managers must be able to translate opportunity into a competitive advantage. This course examines theories of entrepreneurship and innovation and their application to real-world business opportunities. A particular focus is placed on emerging scientific and technical innovations and the…
After the first EELISA Community initiatives got off to a good start and the first educators and researchers (especially within the several EELISA institutions) networked effectively, it became obvious that it is one of the major challenges for EELISA Communities to create international outreach. In order to tackle this challenge, creating visibility of EELISA Communities…
Innovation is everywhere. On every company website, you will come across that magic word after a few seconds: “innovation driving the business”, “innovation working for customers”, innovation, innovation, innovation. Of course, innovation is extremely important. But if it’s just used as a slogan, it’s going to get us nowhere. If we’re serious about innovation, then…
EELISA communities are cornerstones of the EELISA universe – where educators, researchers, students, businesses, and the wider society come together to work on global challenges with the help of European engineering. To enable this kind of collaboration and innovation, EELISA is creating an IT platform for networking and challenge-based learning. Sebastian Honert, from EELISA member…
Intellectual Properties (IPs) in general and especially patents play an important role in innovation in any Hightech society. This topic is multi-faceted and can be accessed from different viewpoints e.g. business, politics, legal framework, organization, etc. During the course, students will learn to understand the role of patenting in the innovation process. By doing so,…
Are you eager to: take responsibility in real-life projects with potential for a lasting impact, encounter cutting-edge innovation approaches used in world’s leading firms, understand how prominent actors like Sheryl Sandberg or Elon Musk lead their organizations, experience working in a multicultural team or even challenge yourself by leading a team of international students? Then…
How do we measure innovation? What is the connection between intellectual property rights regimes and innovation? Which are the most effective tools to foster innovation in different contexts? These are some of the questions tackled in SSSA´s Seasonal School program on “Economics of Innovation and Technological Change” SSSA’s Seasonal Schools are training programs “of excellence”,…
Over three decades of experience as an international business leader. Senior postings, including the multinational tech company Siemens – as President and CEO in Hungary (2010 – 2021), CFO in Slovakia (2004 – 2010), Japan at Siemens-Asahi Medical Technologies (2000 – 2003) have positioned Mr Martin at the vanguard decentralized tech innovation. He was president…
According to its Governing Board declaration, approved on April 19, 2021, the vision of EELISA European University is to ¨develop European degrees heralding the next generation of European engineers capable of pursuing their career and leading sustainable change in a multidisciplinary, diverse, multilingual, and global environment, leveraging the European values¨. Along these lines, and in…