Course: From Idea to Realization












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            From Idea to Realization


            A university-wide, non-credit practical course created by the Centre for Knowledge and Tec
            (CU TTO). The program is open to PhD candidates across all 17 faculties of Charles Univers

            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 participate, please register via SIS. [ URL "https://is.cuni.cz/studium/g
              gmodul=prijimacky&gscript=redir&redir=detail_kurz&cid=13363"] Registration opens on Sept

            • Language: English
            • Free of charge.


            Thematic Focus of Individual Blocks:

            • 19. 10. 16:00 - 19:00


              Idea Discovery and Identification


              Jiří Zhoř (co-founder of Rostutu, former research commercialization consultant at JIC, V
              Veronika Štěpánková (biochemist from Masaryk University, startup business consultant at 
              owner at Enantis)

              • In this session, we will explore how to identify ideas with genuine potential, how to 
                whether research can translate into a viable, real-world solution—one that addresses a
                problem people are actually willing to pay for—and how to take the first practical ste

                it.



            • 22.10. 16:00 - 19:00

              Validation of commercial potential


              Julie Levková (Research Innovation Manager SIC)
              • A workshop dedicated to assessing the commercial and social impact potential of resear

                the problem statement and research value proposition, evaluating technology and custom
                levels, identifying key target audiences and competitive landscapes, and verifying rea
                and pathways to implementation.



            • 5. 11. 14:00 - 17:00


              Intellectual Property and Forms of Commercialization


              Nikola Minks (Patent Expert at CU TTO)
              • Legal and strategic fundamentals of intellectual property protection (patents, utility
                how, copyright). Comparison of key commercialisation pathways (licensing vs. founding 

                contract and collaborative research), alongside an introduction to the support ecosyst
                directly at Charles University.



            • 12. 11. 15:00 - 18:00


              From Methodology to Story: Pitching Your Idea So People Understand and Believe It

              Markéta Kaclová (Strategic Communication Centre, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles Uni

              Stanislava Lindenthalová (Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University)
              • A two-hour workshop on how to present your research or business idea clearly and preci
                decision-makers—whether an investor, partner, or grant committee. In the first hour, e

                clarifies the four pillars that underpin any pitch, from investor slides to an informa
                what concrete action you want the other person to take after the conversation; who is 
                the table, what they decide on, and what they are afraid of; what actually changes and

                to your research—turning a dry description of methodology into a compelling story; and
                why you.


                The second hour focuses on practice: a 90-second pitch in small breakout groups, follo
                and immediate feedback based on three clear criteria. Participants will walk away with
                core message, a well-defined negotiating position, and a battle-tested short pitch. (P

                specific project or research proposal with you.)



            • 19.11.2026 14.00 - 16:00

              Start-up Founder and Investor


              Martin Schmid (EquiLibre Technologies), Jakub Křikava (Credo Ventures)
              • The collaborative dynamic between a startup founder and investor. This session will ta

                of an interactive workshop and lecture with an open discussion, giving students firsth
                into the speaker's personal journey and real-world experiences in translating deep tec
                into business. Together, we will examine the key challenges and pitfalls of launching 

                well as strategies for communicating with investors. The session will also provide pra
                for early-career researchers on how to uncover the practical application potential of 
                successfully align academic expertise with market demands.



            • 26.11.2026 14:00-16:00


              A Successful Charles University Spin-off


              Lukáš Kolek (Charles Games)
              • This session will focus on practical lessons learned and key aspects of technology tra
                encountered along the way. It will also provide ample room for students' specific ques

                —whether general or tailored to their own projects.
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            We reserve the right to make any changes or modifications.