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🌟 Exciting Developments at BAC! 🌟 This week marked a pivotal moment for BAC as our Head, Dr Alina Vaduva (PhD, MA, FHEA, DPSI), delved into a dynamic networking event, setting the stage for ground breaking collaboration and future growth opportunities! 🤝 At the heart of the event was a vibrant exchange of ideas and priorities, where Alina had the privilege to e-meet esteemed leaders overseeing SME cooperation across various universities in London. Two remarkable opportunities emerged: 1️⃣ Matching London Small Businesses to Support | Grow London Local: A platform brimming with potential to connect our local small businesses with vital support networks, fostering a robust ecosystem for sustainable growth and success. 2️⃣ Expression of Interest: CCF-RED University Commercialisation Ecosystem-UKRI: A ground breaking initiative poised to revolutionize university commercialisation ecosystems, paving the way for innovation-driven partnerships that transcend boundaries. 🎯 Energized by these prospects, Alina bringing these opportunities to the forefront, presenting them to our esteemed RDSBL Leadership. With their unwavering support and strategic vision, we're prepared to leverage these initiatives for maximum impact, propelling BAC and our partners towards success. 🌐 At BAC, we're committed to fostering meaningful partnerships that drive innovation, empower entrepreneurs and propel communities forward. These opportunities serve as a catalysts for transformative change, aligning seamlessly with our mission to nurture and support the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape of London. University of East London #Entrepreneurship #Collaboration #Innovation #Partnerships

Here's a new paper on #passion in the Journal of Business Venturing! I wrote it with two great friends and colleagues: Anne Domurath and Simon Taggar. Oddly, we are all reported to be working at LUT University in Finland...but that only applies to me. Anne and Simon are at the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada (as am I for a few more months). If you are interested: We studied the influence of inter- and intra-individual team dynamics on entrepreneurial passion change, and we looked at the relevance of passion change to important outcomes. We drew on person-fit theory and tested our hypotheses with data from a fabulous European accelerator program. This involved 343 team members nested in 79 newly formed teams. There's too many results to report here (a big complex study!) but as an example, we see that entrepreneurial intent is predicted by both (a) end-state levels of individual passion and (b) passion growth trajectories for inventing and founding (but not developing). We also see that team passion trajectories predict team performance. In a nutshell - if you study levels of passion at a point in time, you miss the powerful impacts of change that are captured when you analyze passion growth trajectories. #entrepreneurialpassion #passionchange #passiongrowth #entrepreneurshipresearch #entrepreneurialteams #newventures

Imagine the launch of a groundbreaking initiative at Eastern Illinois University – The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub! 🎉 In collaboration with the dynamic School of Technology and the esteemed School of Business, we could foster a vibrant ecosystem where innovation thrives and entrepreneurship flourishes. 💡💼 At this Hub, students could have unparalleled opportunities to: 🔍 Explore cutting-edge technologies and their real-world applications. 📈 Develop business acumen through hands-on experiences and mentorship. 💡 Cultivate creativity and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment. 🌐 Connect with industry leaders, mentors, and fellow innovators. The vision is to empower the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers to tackle the challenges of tomorrow head-on. 💪 Who is on board to make this exciting journey a reality? We can revolutionize education, drive innovation, and unleash the entrepreneurial spirit at Eastern Illinois University!

Join us at the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum (NEIF)! We are thrilled to announce that the NEIF will be convening the brightest minds in entrepreneurship and innovation on 24th April 2024, at the Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort. This full-day event, running from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., promises to ignite discussions, foster networking, and fuel collaborative ideas across three dynamic forums: Forum 1: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education Explore innovative approaches to integrating entrepreneurial education into academic curricula, preparing students for real-world challenges and industry needs. Forum 2: Technology Transfer Discover models for technology transfer from academia to industry, and vice versa, to maximize the impact of research and development efforts. Forum 3: Global Perspectives Delve into international practices and successful models for collaboration between academia and industry, considering cultural, economic, and regulatory variations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and innovative educators, and Let's come together to shape the future of entrepreneurship and innovation! Scan the QR code on the poster or click https://lnkd.in/gX99ppQG to learn more, and don't hesitate to reach out to us for any inquiries. Click here for registration: https://lnkd.in/g3ejRMyG #TARUMT #beyondeducation #drbhu #DRBHICOMUniversity #NationalEntrepreneurshipandInnovationForum #NEIF #EntrepreneurshipandInnovationEducation #TechnologyTransfer #GlobalPerspectives #AcademiaIndustryCollaboration

Had a fantastic time moderating the panel on digital transformation. Organizations need to be careful about jumping on trends. They need to evaluate their digital needs viz-a-viz their business goals and strategy before deciding to invest scare resources. Thank you to all the panelists who made the panel rich with their insights. #DigitalTransformation

Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship 2025 for Emerging Entrepreneurs by Clinton Foundation Category: Entrepreneurs Fellowship Training Benefits The 25 accepted Fellows receive: 1. Resource access: CGI Fellows gain access to mentorship, resources, networks, and partnerships through CGI and its network. This enables Fellows to compete to secure funding, have access to expertise, and opportunities to collaborate to enhance the success of their projects. 2. Participation at the CGI Annual Meeting: Receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Clinton Global Initiative 2025 Annual Meeting in New York City in September 2025. This includes coverage for conference registration, travel expenses, and accommodation. 3. Virtual and in-person community building events: CGI Fellows receive exclusive invitations to events that aim to foster a sense of community within the cohort, strengthen relationships among peers, network, and share progress on their Commitments to Action. 4. Impact evaluation: Fellows are required to measure and report the impact of their projects against the goals they set out in their initial Commitment to Action proposal. Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d_uEieG7 Deadline: 20th of December 2024 #scholarshipbob #scholarshipopportunities #scholarships #scholarship #Fellowship #Training

Now's your time to build your change-making practice - apply to the Strategic Foresight & Innovation program at OCAD. As an alumni of this program, I can honestly say it has deeply impacted my work, my networks and my ability to make a positive impact in our world. The disciplines covered through the course are more important than ever today.

Applications are still being accepted for this innovative program. For many of us who are graduates, we have found the experience to be truly transformative. We’ve made life long friends and collaborators. We’ve used our toolkits and skillsets to transform processes, systems, products, services, as well as mindsets and outlooks, in SMEs, all levels of government and big business in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia (that I know of). Students come from across North America and around the world and are experienced professionals in their own domains. Faculty are predominantly practicing designers, foresight researchers, strategists, systems practitioners, and more. I’ve had the pleasure of teaching foresight methods since 2017. Want to transform your career, your organization, your industry or sector? This is a good way/place to start.

🚀 Exciting times ahead! We are thrilled to be in the midst of our second year with the Accelerate Future HEI project! 🌟 Our mission? Transforming Higher Education Institutions across Europe into innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. By developing and testing acceleration services, we empower HEIs to drive institutional transformation and positively impact regional and European-wide social and economic development. What happened in these first years: ✔ The testing partners identified the status quo of their HEIs and ecosystems ✔ They have developed acceleration service ideas (ITAPs) that will be implemented at their HEIs during the next months and years ✔ Our colleagues Kathrin Albrecht and Georgeta (Vidican) Auktor, Ph.D. have started the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) process together with the partners by developing a M&E tool plus an Progress Report Template they can use to track and measure their journey ✔ Built HEIs' capacity through a skills development program (e.g. with your #sustainability training course we’ve developed together with University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN)) What's next? Looking at the specific goals of each HEI we will guide them to identify indicators and KPIs for their acceleration service ideas (ITAP) and start a baseline measurement for those to have a strong basis for the M&E process. Dive into our journey and see how we're making a difference ➡ https://lnkd.in/dkq2g2ij 🎥✨ Check out our video to learn more on @TUMint’s role within the project: https://lnkd.in/dCTzrQiZ #HigherEducationTransformation #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #InnovationEcosystem

👏 It’s that time of year again! We're excited to welcome new students to Imperial as we kick off the new academic year this October. 🧠 In September, our Experts-in-Residence provided over 90 hours of coaching in a wide range of fields, including AI, Branding, Climate, Digital Health, Finance, Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Commercialisation, IP, Product Development, Negotiation, Pitching, Strategy, Fundraising, Team Building, and Social Entrepreneurship. 💎 A special thanks to our incredible experts: Dr. Bryan Roberts, Janet Murray, Devon Smiley, Peter Haycocks, Bob Morgen, Noah Geeves, Byron McCaughey, Ian Hobday, Esmeralda Y. Moreno, Peter Ptashko, Dr. Remy S Husein, Pankaj Shah - Trusted Advisor, Chris Thomas, Stephanie Njoku, Iain Hunter, Dr. Rouzet Agaiby, Andrea Turno, Leo Luk, PMP, Georgia Mann, Zhenghong Liu, Irene Ferrero, CFA, James Wong, Carl Coddington, Tom Pursey, Thanos Kosmidis. We couldn't have done it without you! 💞 Here are some heart-warming feedback from our founders this month: "Their advice was absolutely invaluable! They clearly understand the startup journey inside out and provided critical comments that supported us based on our roadmap."    "They took the time to really listen to what our product is about and gave super practical, helpful recommendations."    "It was incredibly helpful, and we wish we could meet them more often. They were excited about our product, and we’re truly grateful for such enthusiastic support from experts." Imperial Enterprise Lab | Imperial Enterprise | Imperial College London  #ELabExperts #CoachingForGrowth #ExpertsInResidence #StartupSupport #innovation #experts #entrepreneurship