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Academic lab-based innovations contribute to advancing humanity. New discoveries happen every day. However, only a few of them finally turn into products. A major reason for this is that the mindset required to be successful in this arena is very different from the traditional academic orientation. We created the workshop to equip Weizmann’s staff scientists with the tools required to identify opportunities in their scientific environment and the skills, perspectives, and guidance to realize their technological potential.

Staff scientists have a pivotal role at The Weizmann Institute; they conduct pioneering research both in research groups and provide top-level technological and scientific support. Their involvement in the theoretical, practical, operational, and logistical aspects of research makes them uniquely positioned to take projects from the realm of idea into the realm of action. We believe that empowering staff scientists is key to promoting applied science at Weizmann.

• An onsite 2 ½-day workshop at the Weizmann Institute of Science
• Taught by University of Colorado faculty
• Mentoring and support opportunities for program participants after the workshop

1. Submit your application HERE by July 14, 2022
2. We will review your application, including your PI approval and a commitment to full participation in the 2 ½-day workshop
3. We will invite the most suitable applicants to interviews with Bina team members
4. The top 15 candidates will be invited to participate in the workshop

The introductory lectures are a series of preliminary sessions where we will introduce the world of technology transfer and basic terminology to participants who have been accepted to the workshop. The lectures will take place on Zoom. Participants are welcome to attend the lectures as they choose. The sessions will occur on the following dates and cover the following topics:

Session 1: The Technology Transfer Ecosystem at The Weizmann Institute of Science
Monday, August 8, 17:00-18:00
Zoom link: Click Here
Sharon Fireman, Bina

Session 2: Basic Concepts in Technology Transfer And Yeda Case Studies
Wednesday, August 10, 17:00-18:00
Zoom link: Click Here
Ronen Kreizman, Yeda

Session 3: Intellectual Property Basics
Wednesday, September 7, 17:00-18:00
Zoom link: Click Here
David Bonfil, Bina

The Idea to Action workshop is the result of a collaboration with The Deming Center for Entrepreneurship of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado. The Deming Center was recognized as a top 10 entrepreneurship program in the U.S. (Forbes, 2019). Teaching the course will be Erick Mueller, the Executive Director and Faculty Director of the Deming Center, and Brad Werner, the Faculty Director of the Deming Center. Additional faculty and staff will assist in the development and execution of the program to enhance the learning and growing experience for Weizmann participants and staff.