SPIN: Rise

SPIN: Rise is a 3-month hybrid pre-incubation programme for researchers and scientists, aiming to bridge the gap between technology and business by fostering innovative thinking and offering insights into commercialisation strategies. 

Following an in-person bootcamp, participants will be offered tailored online mentoring, based on their specific needs and backgrounds. Two distinct pathways will be offered:

1. IP Valorisation: Focused on participants looking to maximise the value of their Intellectual Property through licensing and industry partnerships.
2. Venture Creation: Designed for those aiming to build and launch new ventures, providing guidance on business model development, fundraising, and market entry.

Please note that the number of seats is limited to ensure personalised attention and high-quality mentoring for each participant.

The programme is tailored for both individuals and teams, offering a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth. ​

It targets researchers and PhD candidates who are striving to complete their research and transition into impactful business careers. Additionally, it is ideal for Post-Doctoral fellows who are seeking to define their future paths and gain a competitive edge in their fields. ​

No prior entrepreneurial knowledge is required.​

This year, SPIN: Rise will be hosted by the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

The programme will take place at the School of Economics and Business (SEB LU), a national leader and an internationally recognised academic and research institution in the fields of business and economics.

Ranked among the top 1% of business and economic schools in the world, the SEB LU has become the first and only Triple Crown School in the broader region to have been awarded the EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA international accreditations.

In this hands-on, tailored programme, you will acquire practical tools to strengthen your public funding applications, develop compelling pitches for potential investors, and benefit from a personalised mentorship plan. 

Thanks to the one-on-one support built around your specific needs, by the end of SPIN: Rise you will have a clear understanding of your next steps and strategies required to commercialise your research, along with the guidance and confidence to pursue the necessary support to navigate commercial and funding landscapes.

To achieve this, SPIN: Rise offers a hybrid experience to participants:

Part 1 - In-person bootcamp 
Below is the general structure for the three days, which may be subject to small changes:

Part 2 - Online mentoring (1:1 and group sessions)
You will be able to discuss with individual mentors topics of specific interest to you, such as intellectual property protection and its monetisation, spin-off creation, investment readiness preparation and investment strategy, customer discovery journey and tools.

SPIN: Rise is free for researchers and scientists from EIT Digital Partner Universities, as well as organisations associated to the University of Ljubljana. Participants will also be offered free accommodation in Ljubljana for the in-person bootcamp, if required.

If your organisation is not an EIT Digital partner, or associated to the University of Ljubljana, please apply through the online form selecting "Other organisation" in the Organisation dropdown menu. If approved, you will receive a link to a payment form to confirm your place on the programme.

For any questions or doubts on the application process, please contact us at spin@eitdigital.eu.