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The importance of entrepreneurial skills today is gaining the momentum. The number of start-ups, founded by university community members, grows constantly. However, all start-ups face the challenge of constantly devoting efforts to the development of R&D solution as well as giving special attention to the business development skills, analysis of market demand and investment possibilities.To enrich the university-related R&D solutions with entrepreneurship potential Vilnius University together with partners in the ongoing project  is organizing Entrepreneurship Workshops for Junior Researchers. The workshops embrace the whole spectrum of entrepreneurship-related subjects, that allow the workshop participants equipping themselves with knowledge and practical tools on the market analysis, formation of value proposition and the choice of the right business model. Within interdisciplinary and international teams, the participants develop the chosen business idea, considering intellectual property, pricing, financial planning and marketing issues.

Former participants of the workshops emphasize the added value gained out of the changing experience within the entrepreneurship workshops. Xavier Kevin Peña Lavado, a mineral processing master’s student from the University of Oulu (Finland), noted, that consolidation of skills while working in groups has been very beneficial. 

Being part of the workshop was a great experience. Not only did I learn about the basic concepts related to entrepreneurship, but also I delved into specific details by creating a project with a group of researchers from different fields. This hands-on experience allowed me to consolidate many concepts reviewed in class“, - said Xavier. 

Neringa Grigarienė, a PhD student in management at Vilnius University, agrees with him.

„The Entrepreneurship Workshop for Junior Researchers has been a transformative journey, offering hands-on exploration from idea generation to financial planning. The emphasis on practical skills, including problem identification and collaborative business development in international teams, made the experience engaging and impactful. The workshop's personal touch, coupled with the dedication of the coordinating team, has left me confidently equipped for entrepreneurial endeavors“, - said Neringa. 

Key benefits for those, who decide to join the workshop will be not only a balanced mixture of theory and practice and access to the community of entrepreneurial mindset but also pre-validation of entrepreneurial ideas and 2 ECTS credits issued for those who completed the workshop.

Justina Valentukevičė, a PhD student in management at Vilnius University was glad that during her PhD studies, she had a chance to join an entrepreneurship workshop. 

“It didn't just broaden my understanding of entrepreneurship but also sparked my interest in chasing business opportunities. The lecture materials were concise, clear, and thoughtfully prepared, and the lecturers were highly energetic and knowledgeable about the topics they covered. I particularly enjoyed the hands-on exercises we did in groups. It was a great chance to get a real feel for what it's like to put together a business plan and then pitch it to potential investors. I'd recommend this course to anyone keen on boosting their entrepreneurship skills”, - Justina noted. 

PhD and master's students who want to discover the exciting world of entrepreneurship and unlock entrepreneurial potential are welcome to join one of the cohorts of the workshop. More information and links to registration:  

project is implemented by Vilnius University, University of Tartu, Tallinn University,  Ģ��ֱ��, Tallinn University of Technology, and Stockholm School of Economics in Riga.