Researchpreneurship

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Learners should be able to:

  1. Acquaint themselves with basic concepts in researchpreneurship,
  2. Acquire knowledge and skills in researchpreneurship,
  3. Be higly motivated to start/scale businesses in the domain, and
  4. Acquire researchpreneurship culture.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Researchpreneurship
By the end of this module the learners should be able to: i. Explain the concept and scope of researchpreneurship. ii. Outline the importance of research-based ventures in modern economies. iii. Differentiate between research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. iv. Outline key traits of successful researchpreneurs.

  • 1.1 Definition of Researchpreneurship
  • 1.2 Importance of Research-driven Ventures in the Modern Economy
  • 1.3 Difference Between Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
  • 1.4 Characteristics of Successful Researchpreneurs
  • Multiple-Choice Questions
  • Case Study
  • References

Module 2: Identifying Business Opportunities from Research
Module Objectives: By the end of this module the learners should be able to: i. Analyze market gaps and needs that can be solved by research. ii. Convert research findings into potential business ideas. iii. Apply assessment techniques to evaluate business opportunities.

Module 3: Business Model Development for Research Ventures
By the end of this module the learners should be able to: i. Design viable business models for research-based ventures. ii. Apply the Lean Startup approach to validate ideas. iii. Develop revenue models and articulate value propositions. iv. Plan product/service development strategies based on research insights.

Module 4: Funding Research-based Ventures
By the end of this module the learners should be able to: i. Identify funding sources suitable for research-driven ventures. ii. Write clear and persuasive business proposals. iii. Outline venture capital and angel investor expectations. iv. Develop budgets and financial plans for startups.

Module 5: Legal Considerations
By the end of this module the learners should be able to: i. Explain licensing processes for research commercialization. ii. Recognize legal and regulatory requirements affecting research ventures. iii. Apply ethical considerations in researchpreneurship practices.

Module 6: Marketing and Scaling Research Ventures
By the end of this module the learners should be able to: i. Conduct market research and validate consumer demand. ii. Develop branding and positioning strategies for research products. iii. Implement digital marketing strategies for startups. iv. Plan scaling operations and growth strategies. v. Identify strategic partnerships to strengthen research ventures.

Module 7: Managing Research-based Businesses
By the end of this module the learners should be able to: i. Apply leadership and team management strategies in research startups. ii. Identify risks and create contingency plans. iii. Define performance indicators and evaluate business success. iv. Manage innovation and continuous improvement in research ventures. v. Integrate sustainability and social impact into business planning.

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