EIT Manufacturing Winter School
Porto, Portugal
DURATION
2 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
03 Nov 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
25 Nov 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 800 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* general fee | EUR 500 women & RIS country students
Introduction
Exploring Augmented Manufacturing: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability with Digital Technologies
Anchored in the NextGenerationEU Recovery Plan and guided by the motto “Machines don’t solve problems; humans solve them together!”, the EIT Manufacturing Winter School at Porto is designed to empower participants with essential leadership, intellectual, and creative skills. Participants will leverage their research expertise and technical competencies to tackle complex problems and societal challenges. By blending creativity with cutting-edge technology, this Winter School prepares future leaders to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the field of augmented manufacturing.
As part of the Winter School, a Demo Day is organized on Dec 05, which is a Launchpad Global Pitchfest, a full-day event where the participants will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas together with other students from the University of Porto to attract entrepreneurs, Business Angels (BA) and Venture Capitals (VC) attending the event.
In addition, a company visit to the Industry and Innovation Lab (iiLab) to explore how digital technologies can be used to augment the efficiency and sustainability in the industry and also engage in a workshop from EIT Manufacturing RIS Innovation Hub allowing interaction with multiple stakeholders, and local industrial partners.
Certificate:
EIT Manufacturing Winter School Certificate (4 ECTS)
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Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain Insights into Intellectual Property and Contractual Aspects
- Understand the Role of Digital Technologies in Manufacturing
- Master Effective Business Idea Presentation
- Perfect the Art of the Elevator Pitch
- Develop Expertise in Building Robust Business Models: Gain in-depth knowledge and skills to create strong and sustainable business models that can withstand market fluctuations and drive long-term success.
- Gain Insights into Intellectual Property and Contractual Aspects: Acquire comprehensive knowledge of intellectual property rights and the critical contractual elements within the startup ecosystem, ensuring legal protection and strategic advantage.
- Understand the Role of Digital Technologies in Manufacturing: Explore how cutting-edge digital technologies can enhance the efficiency and sustainability of manufacturing processes, driving innovation and competitive advantage in the industry.
- Master Effective Business Idea Presentation: Learn how to present business ideas convincingly and compellingly to diverse audiences, including potential investors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Perfect the Art of the Elevator Pitch: Understand and apply the key principles of crafting a concise, impactful elevator pitch that captures attention and clearly communicates the essence of your business idea.