Course Type: Workshop

Target Group: Doctoral researches, postdoctoral researchers

In cooperation with the Start-up Centre of the University of Konstanz (Kilometer1) and Young Entrepreneurs in Science.

As scientists, we often focus on the intricacies of our research and the immediate research question we are currently working on. In this workshop, we invite you to expand your perspective and look at your research from an application standpoint. The workshop is tailored for researchers who are already thinking about the potential practical implications of their findings, as well as those engaged in fundamental scientific inquiry, where fields of application are not as obvious. It is an opportunity for a perspective shift, a useful (and fun) exercise to think outside the box.

Through a structured process anchored in the ‘your research canvas’ framework, you will reflect about the application scope of your research, identify possible user groups and stakeholders, and think about why and how these could benefit from your research. Together with your peers, you will brainstorm imaginable use cases, benefit from the innovation potential of the group, and help each other take ideas to the next level in a playful and creative atmosphere.

The workshop can be credited towards the ASD certificate “Leadership, Management, Science Communication and Knowledge Transfer Certificate” in module III or IV (4 AE). If you have any questions concerning the certificate, please contact Melanie Moosbuchner (zertifikat@uni-konstanz.de)

Biologist, Systemic coach; currently innovation scout and entrepreneurship consultant at the University of Konstanz. Graduated from the University of Würzburg in animal behavior, further research experience at Cornell University, Arizona State University, University of Würzburg and University of Konstanz. International publications on animal behavior, experience in university teaching and student consulting. Further work experience in conservation, team coaching, team building and individual systemic counseling.

Christine Ludwig 

Christine Ludwig studied Biogeography, Applied Physical Geography and Ecology at Saarland University and Simon Fraser University (Diploma). Following her studies, she gained valuable experience in self-employment with an engineering firm before taking the path to self-employment. She successfully ran her own business for 18 years and qualified part-time as a Bachelor Professional of Business (CCI) and Scrum Master. While working as a manager of an innovation network for sustainable and resource-efficient food production, she built a broad network of companies and branch experts. As a member of "Kilometer1", the joint startup initiative of the University of Konstanz and the HTWG Konstanz, she is committed to supporting university members interest-ed in founding a company and helping them to further develop their ideas.