From Research to Business – Building Better PoC & R2B Applications
How do you turn promising research into a convincing commercialization project?
This practical workshop is designed for researchers and academic innovators who want to strengthen their Proof of Concept (PoC) and Research to Business (R2B) proposals.
Together, we will explore how to define the customer problem, demonstrate commercial potential, build a credible commercialization path, and avoid common pitfalls in funding applications. The workshop combines practical examples, expert insights and interactive discussion.
The workshop is especially relevant for researchers working in photonics, engineering, circular economy, dual-use technologies, materials science, chemistry, sustainable technologies and forest bioeconomy.
Preliminary Program
Time Content
| 9:30–9:45 | Introduction and Introductions |
| 9:45–10:15 | The Problem, Customer Need, and Value Creation |
| 10:15–10:45 | Objectives and Evaluation Criteria for PoC and R2B Funding |
| 10:45–11:00 | Break |
| 11:00–11:30 | Work Packages, Commercialization Plan, and Team Building |
| 11:30–11:50 | Case Examples and Common Mistakes |
| 11:50–12:00 | Discussion and Summary |
📅 18 August 2026, 9:30–12:00
📍 Hub Panostamo, Novapolis, Kuopio
🌐 Workshop language: English
Part of Innokaupunki Joensuu 4 – DeepTech Startup Joensuu.
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