New announcement - 08.03.2024 11:55
The InfraBooster initiative is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) through Horizon Europe and implemented by University of Warsaw Poland
InfraBooster is a training program, targeted at scientific organisations from the Western Balkans and neighbouring countries that own research infrastructures. It offers capacity building and support in designing infrastructure-based services that could be offered to companies. It is intended to help participants to leverage their existing assets: commercially relevant research infrastructures, skills and knowledge of research teams. InfraBooster is designed to bring you closer to the industry, increasing the collaboration, international exposure and innovativeness of your institution, and help you establish a new source of revenues.
The Call for July edition of InfraBooster Foundation is already open.
The online training session will be held on the 6th of July 2023, 9.00-17.00 CEST. The deadline for application is 28th of June 2023, 14.00 CEST. All interested in participation can submit application via Application Portal: https://apply.eitfood.eu/en_GB/courses/course/149-infrabooster and find additional information.
The call for applications for InfraBooster at the Foundation level for March Intake is now open, with application deadline on 18 March 2024. More details of the InfraBooster Programme You can find here: https://eit-ris.eu/infrabooster/
March Intake timeline:
- 21.03.2024, 14-15 (CET) On-line introductory session
- self study with virtual learning environment
- 04.04.2024, 14-17 (CET) On-line session & teamwork
- self study with virtual learning environment
InfraBooster is a modular training program for representatives of scientific organisations that own research infrastructures. It promotes effective use of publicly-funded research infrastructures owned by universities or research institutes and relevant to R&D efforts of private sector companies and startups.
InfraBooster Foundation is open for participants from different scientific and educational backgrounds (health, manufacturing, climate, food etc.) with relatively inclusive recruitment and selection approaches, and participants do not need to demonstrate specialist technological or marketing knowledge.
Why should you join InfraBooster Foundation?
- Commercially-oriented research: InfraBooster helps scientists use research infrastructures for industrial R&D. Through training modules and expert guidance, you will learn how to identify market opportunities, understand the strengths of your research infrastructure and start offering research services for potential industrial clients. You will contribute to solving real-world problems and enhance the well-being of the society.
- Collaboration and internationalisation: InfraBooster fosters partnerships between scientific institutions and industry, connecting scientists with a global network of innovators. You will gain valuable insights into the needs and challenges of relevant industries to better meet their specific demands. Working alongside participants from other countries, you will benefit from opportunities for knowledge sharing and new scientific partnerships.
- Personal and professional growth: InfraBooster will equip you with the skills and knowledge that you need to succeed in the commercial world. You will develop your entrepreneurial mindset and communication skills, leading to personal and professional growth. Last but not least, the collaboration with industry will also offer opportunities to make money from research services.
InfraBooster is also attractive for managerial, technical and administrative employees of universities and research institutes (e.g. research officers, project managers, technology transfer, business development or marketing experts):
- Streamlined commercialization processes: InfraBooster provides a structured and guided approach to making money from commercial use of research infrastructures. For your university or research institute, this can save valuable time and resources and increase the likelihood of commercial success. By making better commercial use of research infrastructures, you can accelerate the transfer of knowledge from the laboratory to the market, spurring innovation and societal benefits.
- Enhanced institutional reputation: Participation in InfraBooster signals to the research community, industry, and society that your institution is committed to innovation and industrial collaboration. This can enhance your institutions reputation and visibility, promote entrepreneurial culture, attract top talents, acquire external funding and find industrial or international partners for future research projects. By commercializing research infrastructure services, you can better address societal challenges in alignment with your institutionss mission and strategic directions.
- Increased revenue streams: InfraBooster helps universities and research institutes generating revenues from commercially oriented services, using research infrastructures. This can provide more financial stability and motivation to pursue ambitious research initiatives, and also have a lasting impact on society, solve real-world problems and be a source of pride for the institution, its employees and graduates.