This course, comprised of five lectures, serves as an introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E). The objective of the course is to introduce participants to the basic concepts of I&E within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG12). Each lecture will open a window to innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities in each of five general areas in responsible consumption and production (RCP), namely, circular economy and sustainable materials, energy transition, responsible industry, responsible and sustainable healthcare, and societal sustainability and responsibility.
The EURECA-PRO Innovation Academy launches the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programme aiming to foster entrepreneurial activity within the EURECA-PRO community and bring the R&I sector one step closer to industry, society and communities at large. The Programme offers 3 activities.
Offered Activities
- Deep Dive Into Innovation Intensive Course / Online [15.05.2023 - 16.06.2023]
- InnoForum 2023 “Unlocking the Potential of Failure in Innovation” / hybrid[06.06.2023]
- Business Game / online simulation game [01-15.06.202]
Level of participation: Interested learners can attend one or more of the activities (see below) offered from EURECA-PRO Innovation Academy and receive a Certificate of Attendance/Completion or 2 ECTS for the Deep Dive into Innovation & Entrepreneurship Intensive Course only.
By successfully completing all three activities, you will be awarded the EURECA-PRO Certificate of Specialization in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
More information can be found here- Instructor-contact: Afroditi Fotiou
The course consists of 14 lectures delivered by professors and researchers of the EURECA-PRO partner Universities. The following thematic areas will be covered: Business basics, entrepreneurship-packing ideas into business concepts, innovation, management and finance. The course and lecture series are addressed to students and staff. The lectures begin on March 16, 2022 and conclude on July 6, 2022. The Lecture Schedule is available below.
ECTS Credits Eligibility: Students may be awarded with 3 ECTS credits, provided that they checked this option during registration, they attend (in real-time) at least 11 out of 14 lectures and participate successfully in an online test at the end of the course. The study load requirement for the test is estimated to be 50 hours.
Certificate of Attendance Eligibility: Interested participants may receive a Certificate of Attendance for their participation in the training course, provided that they check this option during registration and they attend at least six hours of the online lectures during the entire course.