Identify the impact of your research beyond academia | GPCB690

This workshop is intended for graduate students and researchers interested in exploring the potential outcomes of their research beyond the academic setting.

Through inspiring examples of researchers-turned-entrepreneurs, interactive discussions, and a hands-on tool, participants will be invited to reflect on how their research could lead to real-world change. The session draws parallels between the scientific and entrepreneurial mindsets, helping demystify entrepreneurship and making it more accessible to academic researchers.

Whether you’re simply curious or already considering an entrepreneurial path, this workshop provides a supportive space to start identifying how your work can create value in society and the next steps to move from research to impact.

Note: This workshop is open to graduate students and researchers from all disciplines, including STEM and social sciences.

• Demystify the concept of scientific entrepreneurship;
• Explore the similarities and differences between academic research and entrepreneurship;
• Use a practical tool to identify your research’s potential impact in society;
• Gain insights into the next steps toward entrepreneurship when starting from zero.
   

This workshop is led by Alice Vervaeke, Program Lead at V1 Studio, a non-profit organization dedicated to equipping graduate students and researchers with the entrepreneurial skills, tools, and funding they need to translate research into meaningful impact. Alice leads the QcSE program, a free and virtual program that helps graduate students and researchers explore entrepreneurship for the very first time!