Enrolment options

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 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: 02.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

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
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exploring the opportunity potential of deep tech can involve: A)Participating 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, AND/OR B) undertaking an independent project whose content, deliverables and scope are agreed in advance with the Teacher in charge. 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

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Summer
    2025-2026 Autumn I - Summer

    Registration:

    The intake is limited to 170 students for Deep Dive. Students need to apply separately. In student selection, prior studies, motivation, and the multidisciplinarity and diversity of the student group are taken into consideration. For independent projects, there is no limitations.

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