Program Overview

SNS 5.0 Research, Innovation, and Impact

Introduction

The SNS 5.0 initiative is a training program focused on entrepreneurship and the enhancement of research results, proposed by the Research and Technology Transfer Service of the Scuola Normale Superiore. This program is designed in collaboration with a network of experts in innovation and entrepreneurship and is part of the Scuola's commitment to the EELISA project.

Objective

The goal of SNS 5.0 is to disseminate awareness among students, develop a culture of enhancement of scientific activity results, and define an "SNS model" of knowledge transfer and impact creation. This is achieved by involving PhD students as targets of excellence.

Program Structure

The initiative consists of a cycle of 6 modules, each taking place over a dedicated day and divided into three parts:

• Practical cases: Dedicated to illustrating specific topics with the involvement of spin-off companies or research representatives.
• Theoretical in-depth exploration: Experts provide theoretical insights on the subject.
• Informal exchange: An aperitif with speakers, companies, and attendees to facilitate networking among students and experts.

Target Audience

The program is intended for PhD students of all three faculties of the Scuola Normale Superiore. Other research personnel interested in the subject may also attend.

Location and Language

The modules are held in the dedicated spaces of the Polo Tecnologico di Navacchio, and the lectures are conducted in English.

Modules

The program includes the following modules:

• Module 1: The collaboration with companies and the "transformation" of knowledge and open innovation.
• Module 2: The creation of spin-off companies as a tool for the enhancement of knowledge.
• Module 3: Tools for the funding of innovative companies.
• Module 4: Intellectual property as a strategic asset for the formation of new companies.
• Module 5: The humanities and the new challenges of the "humanistic innovation".
• Module 6: Innovation and Impact in Social Sciences (postponed, date to be confirmed).

Conclusion

SNS 5.0 is a comprehensive program designed to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and the practical application of research among PhD students and research personnel at the Scuola Normale Superiore. By providing a structured approach to knowledge transfer and impact creation, the program aims to contribute to the development of a culture that values the enhancement of scientific activity results.