CDT students attend EnterpriseTECH course
CDT students Giulio Mausoleo and Will Talbott recently took part in the EnterpriseTECH programme at the University of Cambridge. The EnterpriseTECH programme is an immersive learning experience shared with students from a range of research backgrounds. It consists of an intensive lecture series, hands-on workshops, supervisions, and practical application to real-world projects, helping to develop versatile entrepreneurship skills and valuable enterprise networks.
Giulio said 鈥渢aking part in the EnterpriseTECH programme has been an extremely rewarding experience, providing me with an understanding of what entrepreneurship is supposed to be. The course itself began with the Launch Night in Cambridge, where I met my team members, the inventors behind our assigned technology, and our project supervisor. Sessions focused on different aspects of entrepreneurship: from market research and intellectual property to commercial feasibility and business philosophy. I believe these were quite useful in bridging the gap between academic research and commercial applications. Moreover, each of these lectures gave us notions that are directly applicable to our project, and which I think will be helpful when working on the next couple of assignments required by this course.
"On top of the teaching sessions, which were obviously very formative, this course gave me the opportunity to make many useful and valuable connections, which I believe will be very important in the later stages of my career.
"Overall, EnterpriseTECH has given me both skills and confidence to pursue entrepreneurship further. I now have a much clearer understanding of how to take an idea from concept to a viable business, and I am excited to see where this knowledge will take me next.鈥�
Will said "Giulio and I recently attended the Enterprise TECH 15 course at the University of Cambridge. This 5-day, lecture-intensive programme was aimed at PhD students and young professionals, focusing on how to commercialise research. Most attendees were from Cambridge, with a few external participants. One of the key features was lectures from patent attorneys, who explained the details of intellectual property and patents. Additionally, speakers shared their experiences in commercialising their own research, giving useful insights. For the next few months, we will be working with our teams to create some deliverables and complete this course.
"Overall, it was a great chance to learn practical skills, meet interesting people, and experience the Cambridge innovation environment.鈥�