The course is designed for participants who are not yet involved in commercialization of technology or knowledge from Nordic (NOVA) universities and other public sector research organisations. The objective of the course is to introduce the graduate students (as junior researchers) in the history of the commercialization of research results, the definitions of the process’s different components, its significance, the general flow of the process of innovation, its key management dimensions, a critical appraisal of the pros and cons, and the required knowledge basis of where to seek further information and assistance.
The course takes a holistic approach to the process of innovation, focusing on the dilemma researchers confront when dealing with the perspectives and interests of commercialization of research results: Publish or seek a patent, incompatible? What for? Why should I?
The course attempts to cover the fundamentals of the commercialization and innovation process, with historical overviews, ethical and logistic discussions, and the role such handling could have when performed within graduate education which is majoritarian based on research. By examining the contribution of commercialization to economic, sectorial and social development, it attempts to make the students aware of the pros and cons of such a process, and to provide them with easily available information channels. The course therefore delivers a holistic understanding of the innovation process seen from the University research system. Teachers are both senior University researchers, scientists within anagricultural research or development organisation and innovation officers. Lectures are balanced with workshops in topics of individual
student´s interest.
Study of literature, hand-in of one or two reading assignments and oral presentations in class. Students form groups that prepare for a theme covered by a lecture and a workshop by discussing specifically defined questions. Presentations, discussion and feedback from other participants and teachers will be undertaken in plenum during the workshops. Case studies and role-playing exercises are used to illustrate different scenarios and situations.
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