Welcome to RISE
We are thrilled to announce the launch of RISE V, the latest edition of our modular workshop series designed to bridge the gap between research and practical innovation. Hosted by the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Science (ENI), RISE stands for Research, Innovation, Science, and Entrepreneurship, and aims to equip early career researchers with the right toolkit to transform their work into impactful ventures.
What is RISE?
RISE offers a diverse range of courses tailored to help researchers apply their academic insights into real-world contexts. Participants will engage with experts across academia, industry, and the startup ecosystem, enhancing their innovation skills and mindset. While RISE is not focused on immediate business formation, it provides an invaluable toolkit to boost career prospects.
Why Participate in RISE?
This series is specifically designed for PhD students and Postdoc researchers affiliated with the University of Stuttgart and our partner institutions. Whether you have a broad interest in entrepreneurship or are keen on specific innovation topics, RISE offers an opportunity to connect with peers from diverse disciplines, exchange ideas, and gain skills and knowledge essential for career advancement. As part of our cooperation with GRADUS, you will receive 0.25 LP as a doctoral candidate for successful participation in each of our workshops.
Workshop Structure and Modules
RISE V kicks off with a two-day bootcamp, followed by six engaging workshops, each focusing on crucial aspects of innovation:
M1 | From PhD to Innovator: RISE x YES kick-off. Learn all about the skillset of innovators, reflect on your own skills and learn all about working in agile teams and managing conflicts within them. We run the workshop together with our colleagues from the Falling Walls Foundation. You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with role models from the industry and founders.
April 02-03, 9:00-17:00 | ARENA2036, Pfaffenwaldring 19, 70569 Stuttgart | learn more
M2 | Design Thinking: Experience the structured innovation process in a workshop designed to sharpen your perspective and provide you with methodological knowledge on design thinking and empathy. With coaches from the Design Factory Stuttgart.
April 16, 13:00-17:00 | ARENA2036, Pfaffenwaldring 19, 70569 Stuttgart | learn more
M3 | A Roadmap for Product Management: Navigate the early stages of innovation development and craft your product management roadmaps with expert guidance.
April 30, 13:00-17:00 | ARENA2036, Pfaffenwaldring 19, 70569 Stuttgart | learn more
M4 | Innovate with Impact: Discover how problems and solutions can come together and how (social) entrepreneurship can have an impact beyond the economic interest.
May 14, 13:00-17:00 | ARENA2036, Pfaffenwaldring 19, 70569 Stuttgart | learn more
M5 | Customer Needs & Business Model Development: Master the development of business models that are based on the needs of customers. Under the guidance of experts from the Transfer Center (TRACES) and the E4F team, you will come one step closer to creating value from innovations.
May 28, 13:00-17:00 | ARENA2036, Pfaffenwaldring 19, 70569 Stuttgart | learn more
M6 | Legal Matters: Oops, I've made an invention! Gain an understanding of what your rights and obligations are in the context of research-based innovation - from intellectual property rights to founding a company.
June 25, 13:00-17:00 | ARENA2036, Pfaffenwaldring 19, 70569 Stuttgart | learn more
M7 | Pitch Training & Closing: Improve your presentation skills, practise together in a safe environment and round off the workshop series with us. At the end of the event there will be an informal get-together with refreshments.
July 9, 13:00-17:00 | ARENA2036, Pfaffenwaldring 19, 70569 Stuttgart | learn more
Organization
RISE is an initiative created by the Elements4Founding and QCLUB projects at the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Science (ENI), leveraging the experience from over four previous successful series. Our mission is supported by the Vector Foundation, BMBF, and network partners like the Transfer Center (TRACES) and the Falling Walls Foundation.
All workshops are free to attend, thanks to the generosity of our partners. We strive to provide a practical, inclusive environment for all participants to explore innovation within a supportive community.
Ready to join? Visit Eveeno and register for the modules you would like to take part in before March 25.
For questions not answered in our FAQ, please contact our project team around Mia and Biggi at e4f@eni.uni-stuttgart.de. Start your journey with RISE V and unleash your potential as an innovator. We look forward to seeing you there!
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