Our services
Intellectual Property Management
The protection of intellectual property is a decisive step for the utilization of research results and inventions. However, it is also a complex process, for which researchers need guidance and access to information.
SCIENCE AGORA, with a team of executives (legal advisors, engineers, etc.) who possess extensive experience and expertise in the protection and management of intellectual property, offers step-by-step guidance and support in protecting intellectual property and achieving optimal commercial and industrial utilization.
Business acceleration
Services are provided to teams with innovative ideas and include the evaluation of the technological maturity of research results, support in determining value proposition, and in defining a strategy for funding and management.
The provision of specialized consulting services (mentoring) and the opportunity to network with other teams, venture capitalists, and organizations contribute to the transfer of business ideas from research into the real economy.
The business acceleration services of SCIENCE AGORA aim to promote entrepreneurship through:
the acceleration of the business process from research to market
the creation of startups and the dissemination of innovative ideas within the business ecosystem
Training and skills' development
SCIENCE AGORA provides comprehensive training opportunities for its beneficiaries, delivered through various formats such as thematic seminars, conferences, workshops, and bootcamps. This training focuses on key areas including business acceleration, the management and protection of industrial and intellectual property (IP), the commercialization of research outcomes. The core objective is to bridge the gap between science and research and the labor market, promoting entrepreneurship while fostering the development of essential business skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Specifically, the Network offers training programs focusing on:
Sustainable
Entrepreneurship
Refers to the creation and operation of businesses that take into account their social, environmental, and economic impacts, with the goal of creating long-term value for society and the environment, as well as for the business itself.
Modern Business and
Funding Tools
Refer to technologies, applications, and services that help businesses improve their performance and secure funding, including through online platforms, Artificial Intelligence applications, and blockchain.
Intellectual Property
Protection and Management
Refers to the process followed to protect and utilize creations of the human mind, such as inventions, trademarks, copyrights, and generally creations resulting from a creative process.
Legal Issues within the Framework
of Startup Entrepreneurship
Refer to the legal matters associated with the creation, operation, and development of a startup, such as selecting the appropriate legal business form, partners, and data protection, as well as funding procedures.
Risk and
Its Calculation Mechanisms
Is connected to a decision or an activity, and its calculation mechanisms usually include evaluating potential outcomes, estimating the probability of their occurrence, and deciding whether the risk is acceptable or not.
Business Ethics
In the World of Business
Refers to the principles and rules that determine the behavior of businesses in order to meet society's demands and ensure sustainability and proper conduct towards employees, customers, and competitors.
Networking and funding opportunities
Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Programs
The 'Proof-of-Concept' programs are one of the core activities of SCIENCE AGORA and aim to support new entrepreneurial and research teams through the provision of funding (PoC Grants), consulting services, and networking with the market. The PoC programs are implemented in collaboration with partner organizations, giving participating entrepreneurial and research teams the opportunity to test their business proposal or research outcome in a real-world environment.
PoC phases
Submit your proposal
Describe your idea and present your team.
Receive mentoring support
Pitch your idea to experts and get feedback.
Implement the PoC
Receive funding and implement the PoC of your idea in real life environment.
