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SUMMARY:Workshop Patent to Opportunity – Innovation & Application Research with AI Tools
DESCRIPTION:How can research results be translated into new application areas and innovation opportunities? The Patent to Opportunity (P2O) workshop series provides researchers with practical methods to identify new use cases for their research using an AI-powered patent analysis tool and to develop innovative solution concepts based on these insights.\nIn addition to working with a global patent database, participants will have the opportunity to connect with researchers from different disciplines and collaborate with experts in innovation, TRIZ, and technology transfer.\nOpen to all disciplines — students, PhD candidates, postdocs\n \nWhat You Will Learn\nParticipants will learn how to:\n\nanalyze the potential of their research using an AI-powered patent database,\nidentify new application areas, market trends, and commercialization opportunities,\npresent their research findings effectively to industry and other relevant stakeholders,\nrecognize innovation opportunities at an early stage and build valuable professional connections.\n\nParticipants who successfully complete the workshop will receive a certificate.\nOpen to all disciplines — students, PhD candidates, postdocs\n \nExperts\nThe workshop series is led by:\n\nDr. Simon Dewulf, CEO, AULIVE / Patent Inspiration\nDr. Birgit Stelzer, TRIZ Expert\nBernd Haussmann, TRIZ Expert\n\n \nEvent Details\nDate: 3–5 August 2026, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Ulm University / KI Campus Ulm (in-person)\nLanguage: English\nTarget Group: Students, doctoral candidates (PhD students), and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines. No prior knowledge of computer science or patents is required.\nApplication Deadline: 26 July 2026\nParticipation: The workshop is limited to 30 participants. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.\n \nThe program is coordinated by Melanie Kamrath (Ulm University Entrepreneurs Campus) and Denis Nakov (NXTGN Management GmbH).The "Patent to Opportunity" format is carried out by Ulm University as part of the NXTGN Startup Factory, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) under the EXIST "Startup Factories" program.
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