Workshop: Boost Your Entrepreneurial Spirit

The objective of this entrepreneurial school is to experience how a research project can be transformed into a meaningful and marketable product, contributing to collective happiness, inclusion, and environmental sustainability, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Content and Methodology

To meet this challenge, the programme includes:

• Short theoretical courses (business model canvas, sustainable market exploration, impactful communication)
• Teamwork supervised by a dedicated mentor, helping integrate inclusion, happiness, and environmental considerations into the solution
• A round table with entrepreneurs (students and professionals) from various partner institutions, sharing diverse perspectives on sustainable business models, start-up support systems, and ethical innovation
• Visits to innovation parks, companies, and incubators, offering opportunities to engage with entrepreneurs and mentors focused on well-being and environmental impact
• An escape-game-style innovation quest designed to enhance teamwork, creativity, and enjoyment while solving real sustainability problems
• A final pitch competition, where participants will present their project to a jury representing different partners

Details

• Date: 16 February 2026 - 20 February 2026
• Location: Paris, France
• Host University: UniversitÈ Paris-Saclay (UPSaclay)
• Mode: Physical
• Target Groups: Master students, PhD students, Post-docs
• Duration: Up to 1 week
• Type of Event: Workshop
• Recognition: Transcript of records - ECTS
• Language: English
• Recruitment of Participants: Qualitative Assessment
• Number of Open Spots: 50
• Evaluation Criteria:
  • 40% Academic / Professional Merit
  • 30% Motivation
  • 30% Language

Application

• Application Deadline: 21 December 2025
• Note: Those who are offered a place will be awarded a grant of 2,258 Euros
• The letter of motivation must include a short presentation of the intended project for this activity, highlighting technical solutions that could contribute to an entrepreneurial project aligned with the SDGs.

Outcome

Participants will acquire key competencies such as design thinking, canvas modelling, ideation, market exploration, written and oral communication, and collaborative problem-solving. The programme aims to foster well-being, environmental responsibility, and inclusive development through innovation.

University of Tromso: A Summary

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Overview:

UiT Norges arktiske universitet (University of Tromso) is a public university located in Tromso, Norway. It is known for its focus on Arctic research and education.