Ga verder naar de inhoud

Register today to the Pathways to Impact cohort starting in autumn 2024, if you want to:

  • learn how to change the world using your research
  • get an introduction to technology commercialisation
  • dive into EIT Food network of leading academic & industry partners
  • bring entrepreneurial skills into your work
  • boost your future career

What will you gain?

1. You will gain entrepreneurial skills, which can benefit your research funding, employability or get inspired in creating a spin-out.

2. You will have a polished 5 min pitch deck, that will clearly describe the impact of your research!

3. You will learn how to take a complex research concept, like your PhD, and formulate it into clear value propositions that can be used in your grant applications, for potential investors and other stakeholders.

Our offer!

1. Access to five (5) Asynchronous Modules with small assignments on EIT Food education learning platform CANVAS (15 h of offline work).

2. One-on-one mentoring over a 6 weeks period, from GFVP partners that have vast experience in supporting PhDs to acquire entrepreneurial skills.

3. Participation in a series of synchronous workshops so that you do not feel alone in your journey.

Programme timeline

From the 21stof October 2024 you will be able to access online entrepreneurship material and learn on your own schedule.

Afterwards you will receive 1:1 mentoring and feedback sessions by experts.

You will also meet inspirational guest speakers on online events and much more!

Finally, you will pitch your PhD in front of a jury on the 27th and 28th of November (Closing Event).

Download the Syllabus of Pathways to Impact!

If you are a University manager, Doctoral programme director reach out to us! Our training empowers researchers with the skills, confidence and awareness necessary to find maximum impact from their research. There are discount options for your PhD groups (please contact: mariana.fazenda@eitfood.eu).

How to apply

Click here to apply!

Application Deadline: 6th October 2024

Participation Fees

The course is powered by EIT Food. A small portion of the total cost will be charged as a participation fee of 120€ (including VAT).

If you are a University manager, Doctoral programme director reach out to us! Our training empowers researchers with the skills, confidence and awareness necessary to find maximum impact from their research. There are discount options for your PhD groups (please contact: mariana.fazenda@eitfood.eu).

Prizes!

Best Pathways to Impact projects receive as a prize, free access to a relevant conference!

Project lead

Mariana Fazenda4
Mariana Fazenda EIT Food West

Programme Manager Education

Related Projects

project
Develop in-depth knowledge about food systems through studying consecutively at three distinct European academic institutions and use your knowledge to drive the future transformation of the food system.
project
For PhDs who want to unlock their entrepreneurial potential and shape the future of our Food System
project
Think Tank convenes selected stakeholders and partners, fostering broad and inclusive participation to overcome barriers to innovation in the field of protein diversification.