From Idea to Realization

A practical series of six English-language workshops run by The Centre for Knowledge and Technology Transfer of the Charles University will guide you through the entire knowledge transfer life cycle, from the initial idea all the way to founding startups and spin-off companies. You will learn to view research through the lens of its market and societal impact, validate market potential, protect intellectual property, pitch your project to investors, and negotiate.

The program is open to the entire Charles University community. It is intended not only for PhD students, supervisors, and researchers; Bachelor’s and Master’s students and alumni are also welcome. Anyone interested in the topic can sign up, whether you have just an initial idea, ongoing research, or a finished project. To receive a certificate, you may miss no more than one session.

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Speakers (lecturers and guests):

• Jiří Zhoř – co-founder of Rostutu, research commercialization consultant (JIC, Vilgain)
• Veronika Štěpánková – biochemist (Masaryk University), startup consultant (JIC), co-owner of Enantis
• Julie Levková – Research Innovation Manager (Central Bohemian Innovation Centre – SIC)
• Nikola Minks – patent specialist (CPPT UK)
• Markéta Kaclová – Centre for Strategic Communication (Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University)
• Stanislava Lindenthalová – Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
• Martin Schmid – founder of EquiLibre Technologies
• Jakub Křikava – investor (Credo Ventures)
• Lukáš Kolek – CEO of Charles Games (spin-off)‍

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Course schedule:

• 19 Oct 2026 | 4:00–7:00 PM
• 22 Oct 2026 | 4:00–7:00 PM
• 5 Nov 2026 | 2:00–5:00 PM
• 12 Nov 2026 | 3:00–6:00 PM
• 19 Nov 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM
• 26 Nov 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM

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To take part in the course, you must register through the Student Information System (SIS).

The course is free of charge for Charles University students, teaching staff, and PhD candidates. The language of communication is English.

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