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HiTech One is a eight-week-long program that supports R&D teams in the creation of value from the knowledge developed through their research activities. So if you are: A researcher in any Science & Technology fields (e.g., Engineering and Technology, Agricultural, Lifesciences or Natural Sciences). And want to: ⚡️Assess the economic potential of your research; ⚡️gain skills in technology commercialization; and ⚡️acquire communication skills to convey research to a non-science audience. Apply to HiTech One. Know more at http://hiseedtech.com
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- 1. POWERED BY: PARTNERS: BOOSTING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- 2. 2 POWERED BY: HITECH IS. • for researchers from Portuguese R&D organisations; • who have generated knowledge that can have a practical application to solve a problem; • a nationwide three stage Program aimed at: • supporting the commercialization of technologies grounded on scientific research; and • providing skills to researchers in technology commercialization; • highly experienced international team stubbornly focused on science based projects.
- 3. 3 POWERED BY: STAGES 1/3. HITECH ONE Opportunity analysis • establishing the market need • developing a product / service concept to fulfil the market need • validating the superiority of the proposed solution Outcome: Value proposition for the proposed product/service concept
- 4. 4 POWERED BY: STAGES 2/3. HITECH TWO Business case development • validating the market and competitive advantage • developing the business model • sustaining the rationale for the financial projections Outcome: Business case for the selected product / service concept
- 5. 5 POWERED BY: STAGES 3/3. HITECH STARTUP Into the market • procure funding • proof-of-concept development • business / licensing plan development Outcome: Start-up / license / development partner(s)
- 6. 6 POWERED BY: HITECH IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY. HISEEDTECH • not-for-profit association that aims to foster the creation of social and economic value from R&D activities. • founded in 2017 by a group of 19 private companies and nowadays has 27 member companies from a wide range of business sectors. • provides a set of initiatives grounded upon a collaborative network (made up of member companies, researchers and start-ups) that works as a platform to link researchers and companies. • HiSeedTech goal is to bridge the gap between science and the market.
- 9. 9 POWERED BY: FOR. R&D teams from: That have a science based project that can range from: • an idea sustained on sound science up to • a fully functional science based technology J including that fantastic project that is getting dust in the lab because we never found a sound application for it J Universities Laboratories Startups
- 10. 10 POWERED BY: WHO WANT TO. Assess • the economic potential of their research • the technology assumptions supporting the business model Acquire communication skills to • convey research to a non-science audience • pitch to a business audience Gain skills in technology commercialization Gain access to HiTech Two
- 11. 11 POWERED BY: WE OFFER. • Eight weeks program (Six in-class sessions). • Hands-on experience using real projects. • Training and tutoring in the early stages of business development. • Mentors to support and monitor the projects. • Networking with HiSeedTech companies, entrepreneurs and investors. • Seminars on relevant topics (e.g. intellectual property, licensing or pitching). • The participation in HiTech One does not involve any fees.
- 12. 12 POWERED BY: Applications Interviews Selection Final Pitch Program hiseedtech.com HOW IT WORKS. OVERVIEW
- 13. 13 POWERED BY: HOW IT WORKS. TIMELINE Program starts May 26 (Porto) May 27 (Lisbon) Selection Process May 12-15 Selected projects May 15 (up to 12 in each edition) Call deadline May 8 Open call March 23 Peer review Interview Panel Program ends July 14 (Porto)
- 14. 14 POWERED BY: HOW IT WORKS. APPLICATIONS Key info to be provided in the application form: i. Technology / scientific discover description. ii. Technology uniqueness / innovativeness. iii. Current status of development. iv. Example of a possible application. v. Statement of the team motivation.
- 15. 15 POWERED BY: HOW IT WORKS. INTERVIEWS • Each team applying to the program is required to attend an interview. • The aim of the interview is: i. to assess the team motivation to participate in the Program, ii. to make clear the team understands what entails the participation in the Program and iii. to answer any questions the team may have regarding the Program.
- 16. 16 POWERED BY: HOW IT WORKS. SELECTION • Three main criteria: i. Uniqueness of the technology and / or science discoveries. ii. Broadness of the discoveries (i.e., support a range of product concepts) iii. Strength of the market need fulfilled by the discoveries • The team motivation to participate, perceived from the interview, will also influence the selection process.
- 17. 17 POWERED BY: UNIQUENESS. • Real start-up experience: The Program emulates a real start-up experience and the set of deliverables to be completed each week provide common goals, language and framework for the team action. • Uncovering business opportunities: The approach supports the teams in identifying business opportunities by matching technological capabilities to unmet (or ill met) market needs.
- 18. 18 POWERED BY: PEDAGOGY. • Researchers are fully involved in the technology commercialization process and are required to interact with the ‘business world’ to validate the assumptions they develop throughout the process. • Learning by doing: to embed the technology commercialization and entrepreneurship skills it is essential for participants to be engaged on real projects, leading to real business proposals. • Team based: allowing for different skills (from business to technology) and experiences to be brought to the project and enhancing the learning experience.
- 19. 19 POWERED BY: SCHEDULE. Lisbon: Thursdays: Starts 27th of May In this period you will have training sessions, seminars and meetings with mentors. Porto: Tuesdays: Starts 26th of May
- 20. 20 POWERED BY: TEAM. Alípio Torre Cláudia Barbosa Pedro VilarinhoCristina Simões Roger Debo Advisors: Steve MarkhamAngus Kingon
- 21. 21 POWERED BY: TEAM TRACK RECORD. 608 researchers 276 management students 117 mentors 44 startups (of which 7 closed) 15 startups supported 50 millions investment raised 50 scientific jobs 200 patents 19% SME Instrument Phase 1 approved Portuguese projects 20% SME Instrument Phase 2 approved Portuguese projects
- 22. 22 POWERED BY: TEAM TRACK RECORD.
- 23. 23 POWERED BY: Alameda da Empresa, n.º 64 Candal Park - Fração AL-18 4400-133 Vila Nova de Gaia www.hiseedtech.com contact@hiseedtech.com CONTACTS.