From Idea to Impact: Building Your Entrepreneurial Mindset for Innovation
Do you have an idea and want to turn it into impact? This course is designed to help researchers and professionals develop an entrepreneurial mindset and transform innovative ideas into practical solutions. Through hands-on sessions, case studies, and proven tools, you will learn how to spot opportunities, think creatively, and navigate uncertainty with confidence.
Whether you are just beginning to explore entrepreneurship or you are an experienced professional looking to enhance your innovation skills, this course will provide the essentials you need to lead with creativity and resilience.
Who Should Join
This course is open to anyone curious about entrepreneurship and innovation, including:
- Students at all levels
- Researchers, postdocs, and faculty
- Professionals outside academia
What you will gain
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
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Develop an entrepreneurial mindset that helps you embrace challenges and uncertainty
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Use innovation frameworks like the Business Model Canvas to refine business ideas
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Spot and evaluate opportunities for innovation within and beyond your field
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Understand entrepreneurship essentials: IP rights, market analysis, competitors, and ethics
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Get to grips with funding basics, from early financing to valuation and exit strategies
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Master the art of pitching and presenting to stakeholders, investors, or collaborators
How you will be assessed
Interactive Test (50%) – A fun, in-class quiz using Kahoot or similar platforms
Oral Presentation (50%) – Pitch your venture idea and put your new skills into practice
Mentoring and support
You will get personalized feedback, guidance on your ideas, and the chance to consult with the instructors outside class. Whether you are developing a start-up idea, seeking to strengthen your skills, or refining your communication strategies, the instructors will provide tailored guidance to meet your needs.
Register by 10 November 2026, using the online form.
More information
Please download the Course Handbook
Course instructors
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Telephone number |
| Natalie Kafantari | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | +357 22 397 518 |
| Anna Margaritova | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | +357 22 397 535 |
When
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Date & Time |
Instructors |
Venue |
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| 1st |
17/11/2025, 10:00-14:30 |
Natalie Kafantari Anna Margaritova |
Online |
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| 2nd |
24/11/2025, 10:00-14:30 |
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| 3rd |
27/11/2025, 10:00-14:30 |
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4th |
01/12/2025, 10:00-14:30 | |||||||||
