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agrifood
Agrifood Disruptor
Unlocking the Innovation Potential of Research
The agrifood sector faces urgent sustainability challenges, many of which could be addressed by innovative research technologies that often don't make it to market. The Agrifood Disruptor is here to change that.
Our program is designed to accelerate the journey from research to real-world impact, equipping researchers with the tools they need to succeed. Through a focused 3-step approach, the Agrifood Disruptor will help you develop an entrepreneurial Mindset, build essential Skills, and offer the Opportunity to discover the right market fit for your research through expert mentorship.
By fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, the Agrifood Disruptor bridges the gap between groundbreaking research and industry, ensuring that new technologies reach the market to solve the pressing sustainability challenges in the agrifood sector.
Join us in transforming research into impactful solutions from
25th of October to 11th of December 2024!
Are you a researcher in the Agrifood sector?
Do not miss the opportunity to elevate your research through our tailor-made program designed for researchers. Check the agenda for the Agrifood Disruptor Program, where you’ll gain the skills to navigate the business landscape, learn how to effectively pitch your technology and have the opportunity to discover its market fit. The program ends with a pitch event to a wide range of agrifood stakeholders on
December 11th, 2024, at Lisbon Católica University.
About the Disruptor Program
Vision
To become the go-to platform to unlock the innovation potential of the portuguese researchers.
Mission
Support researchers to understand the market landscape for their innovation.
Purpose
Change the mindset, develop skills and provide opportunities for researchers to leverage their technology towards market innovations.
The program
Roadshow: Building the mindset for the innovation journey.
One morning online event focused on cultivating an entrepreneurial Mindset among participants. This experience will prepare you for the next step in our program: the Bootcamp.
Bootcamp: Developing key entrepreneurship Skills.
Online Bootcamp tailored for research teams, focusing on essential Skills for market research. You'll learn about technology assessment, market needs and trends, intellectual property, and effective communication and pitching strategies. The Bootcamp also includes mentoring sessions to guide researchers in their market discovery journey.
Market Discovery Journey/Pitch: Provide you with the Opportunity of discovering the Research-Market fit.
Expert mentoring activity designed to empower researchers on their Market Discovery Journey. You will have the Opportunity to explore partnerships, identify research market fit, and receive guidance for technology redesign.
The program ends in a dedicated In-person Pitch Event, where you will present your work to a diverse range of Industry Stakeholders, allowing you to expand your network and showcase your research effectively.
What to expect?
Build an entrepreneurship mindset to start building your own path.
Discover the market fit for your research.
Build awareness on research to deeptech innovation path.
Build awareness on research Engage with industry stakeholders and entrepreneurs.to deeptech innovation path.
Engage with industry stakeholders and entrepreneurs.
Identify post-programme opportunities to drive your research.
Register Now!
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