The registrations for the fourth edition close this Wednesday, August 13.Hangar Programinitiative of the Pro-Rectory of Research and Graduate Studies of PUCRS (Propesq), in partnership with Tecnopuc. The program will select project ideas led by master's and doctoral students from Graduate Programs at Higher Education institutions and connect them to PUCRS's innovation ecosystem, aiming to explore business opportunities based on research. Registrations are free and can be made throughprogram site.
The initiative aims to awaken the entrepreneurial spirit of master's and doctoral students by providing weekly contact over three months through lectures and workshops with industry professionals, networking with entrepreneurs, practical activities, and mentorship with individual guidance for each project.
The program is divided into tracks to assist the researcher in the exploration journey of their research business opportunity. The entrepreneurial development pathways are offered as necessary stages of the program, consisting of different methods used for understanding and integrating the research project into the context of market innovation.
The program will have in-person and online activities, with a certificate for those who participate in 75% of the activities and present the final pitch. Among the topics to be covered in the program are: Innovation Ecosystem, Intellectual Property, Access to Capital, and Business Model.
To participate in the Hangar selection process, the participant must provide a brief description of their project idea, explain its objective, and assess its potential for market application.
Award
The master's and doctoral students who achieve the highest scores in their final project presentations will win registration and tickets to participate in an entrepreneurship and innovation event, participation in Tecnopuc's startup development program, and a coworking space at Tecnopuc.
Service
What:Registrations for the Hangar 2025 Program
Until when:August 13
Where to register: program site
