Benefit for the stakeholders

Industry partners:

• Company gets fresh ideas from young students
• New product or service that is ready for the market from the student
• Early stage recruiting of qualified staff
• Companies contribute to education content at the university
• Project fosters international collaboration and benchmarking
• Broadens horizons for all stakeholders involved

Students:

• Gain entrepreneurial & practical skills
• Work on real research
• Collect references and enhance career chances
• Develop the ability to think beyond traditional academic disciplines
• Real world experience and know-how.

Universities:

• Gains new approach to teaching and learning
• Enhance attractiveness for the cooperation
• Develop closer more relevant curriculum that also supports the development of entrepreneurial skills
• Technology-oriented and innovative start ups