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            For the upcoming winter semester 2026/2027, we are opening two specialized educational cou

            developing an entrepreneurial mindset, transversal skills, and the transfer of scientific 
            practice.


            The offer is intended for PhD students, supervisors, tutors, as well as academic and resea

            Instruction in both cases is conducted in the English language.


            Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset & Transversal Skills (4EU+ Alliance)


            An international online course within the 4EU+ Alliance designed primarily for tutors, sup
            interested PhD students across the 4EU+ Alliance. The aim is to equip academics with the s

            for effective leadership, team motivation, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in an 

            • Format: 5 online modules with worksheets in the Moodle environment + a final live module

              meeting).
            • Certification Requirement: Submission of all worksheets and participation in the final o
            Course registration: here. [ URL "https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/PyBhwz9Grz"]


            Course Modules Overview:


            • Module 1: Unveiling Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Entrepreneurship as a learnable co
              (EntreComp framework), viewing your research through societal impact, and identifying va
              purely academic outputs.

            • Module 2: Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution – Deeply understanding the cor
              jumping to solutions; cultivating patience and curiosity toward real-world challenges.
            • Module 3: Design Thinking in Life and Pedagogy – Practical self-reflection, identifying 

              motivation, reframing academic challenges, and rapid prototyping/testing of solutions.
            • Module 4: Mentoring Without Taking Over – Navigating the core dilemma of mentoring: guid
              find their own path without micromanaging, including actionable coaching questions.

            • Module 5: The Art of Pitching – How to present scientific research clearly and persuasiv
              minutes (storytelling, jargon reduction, body language, and visuals).
            • Module 6: Reflection and Bridging Practice with Academia (Live online session) – Final r

              sharing plans for implementing knowledge into practice, supplemented by a guest lecture 
              Lifelong Learning Centre and the Chamber of Commerce.


            From Idea to Realization

            A university-wide, non-credit practical course created by the Centre for Knowledge and Tec

            (CPPT UK). The program is open to PhD candidates across all 17 faculties of Charles Univer
            academic and research staff.


            The objective is to guide participants in viewing their research through the lens of marke
            impact and navigate the full lifecycle of technology transfer and commercialization — from
            to startups and spin-off companies.


            • Venue: Kampus Hybernská, Building D, Room D2 (Hybernská 4, Prague 1)
            • Format: Sequential thematic blocks (meetings approx. once a week, 2–3 hours per session)

            • Certification Requirement: Attendance is mandatory at all sessions, with an allowance of
              If you wish to attend only a specific topic, please fill out the registration form. [ UR
              forms.cloud.microsoft/e/reSXa7uCta"]


            Thematic Focus of Individual Blocks:


            • 19. 10. 16:00 - 19:00 Discovering and Identifying Ideas
              • To be specified.
            • Market, Hypothesis, and Competitiveness Validation

              • To be specified.
            • 29. 10. Intellectual Property and Forms of Commercialization
              • Legal and strategic fundamentals of intellectual property protection (patents, utility

                how, copyrights). Comparison of key commercialization paths (licensing vs. founding a 
                vs. contract and collaborative research) and introduction to the support mechanisms av
                at Charles University.

            • Business Strategy, Partner Scouting, and Negotiation
              • To be specified.
            • 12. 11. 15:00 - 18:00 From Methodology to Story: Pitching Your Idea So People Understand

              • A two-hour workshop focused on presenting your research or business project clearly an
                to decision-makers — investors, industry partners, or grant committees. (Please bring 
                project or research topic with you.)

            • Founder and Investor in Tandem
              • A startup founder and a venture capital / angel investor pairing.
            • Case Study of a Successful Charles University Spin-off

              • To be specified.

            Further details regarding dates, schedule, and registration launch will be added shortly.