TU-EV00031 - Deep Tech X, Lectures, 16.6.2023-31.12.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1) To understand the fundamentals of research commercialization, with particular focus on Deep Tech; 2) To understand the elements involved in exploring commercial opportunities; 3) To apply these insights and knowledge working with R2B Deep Tech projects or external parties with an interest in exploring the commercial potential of Deep Tech; with the aim of 4) expanding the participant's network of connections.

Credits: 1 - 10

Schedule: 16.06.2023 - 31.12.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Peter Kelly

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    Participation in Deep Dive is by individual application as an individual or as part of a pre-formed team. The experience is structured in three phases involving some combination of meetups, group work, independent study, reflective essays, reports and internships. The focus of the first phase is research commercialization fundamentals (1 ECTS) working on a case challenge for external projects. Students invited to participate in the second phase (2 ECTS) will need to deepen their understanding of the domain and the science involved working with the project owner. If a participant is chosen to work with the project directly as an intern, and additional 4 to 7 ECTS are available based on an agreement on scope and deliverables between Teacher in charge and the project owner. The ECTS limit is 10 and participants must choose one point of exit for credit.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation, reflective essays, project reports, study visits

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Some combination of Meetups, Independent Study, Group Work

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Readings and materials provided in advance by project owners

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Enrollment: The intake is limited to 170 students for Deep Dive Competition and to 12 students for Deep Dive MiMir. Students need to apply separately. In student selection, prior studies, motivation, and the multidisciplinarity and diversity of the student group are taken into consideration.

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