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From Research to Real-World Impact: Your Roadmap from Idea to Application

Workshop Fully funded 17 days left
Falling Walls Foundation (in partnership with Technische Universität Darmstadt; Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz; Goethe University Frankfurt; Hochschule Mainz; Hochschule RheinMain) Darmstadt, Germany 2026

Information

A two-day, in-person workshop for researchers that teaches human-centred design, impact thinking and entrepreneurial skills to translate research into real-world applications. The programme covers empathy-driven user research, the golden circle framework for purpose and impact, stakeholder mapping and development of use cases, and includes talks from founders and information on startup support services. Participants receive practical exercises, peer feedback and a certificate of participation upon full attendance.

Benefits

Two days of workshop training, peer feedback, networking with entrepreneurs and startup support services, and a certificate of participation upon full attendance.

Eligibility

The workshops are tailored to Master’s students, PhD candidates, postdocs, early-career researchers and academic staff of all disciplines. Participants should have English proficiency at level B2 or higher.

Application

Enroll via the Falling Walls event page before the stated deadline; if the workshop is full applicants are placed on a waiting list.

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