Beginner's Mind
Discover the Secrets of Deep Tech Success with Christian Soschner
Discover the strategies and mindsets that transform cutting-edge deep tech ideas into thriving businesses. Christian Soschner delves into the world of deep tech, exploring how entrepreneurs and investors build value and navigate the unique challenges of breakthrough industries.
Each episode features candid conversations with top investors, industry disruptors, and insightful book reviews – dissecting the strategies behind success, observed through my lens, shaped by 35+ years of building organizations and insights from ultrarunning, chess, and martial arts.
Expect:
- Investor Insights: Learn from experts who fund innovation, identifying opportunities and mitigating risk.
- Entrepreneurial Journeys: Go behind-the-scenes with founders turning deep tech concepts into impactful companies.
- Relevant Book Reviews: Discover actionable wisdom from biographies, strategy guides, and thought-provoking reads.
- Focus on Impact: Understand the business models, investment strategies, and market trends that fuel deep tech's potential for real-world impact.
Whether you're building the next big thing, investing in it, or keen on understanding this transformative space, this podcast is your guide to success in the world of deep tech.
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Beginner's Mind
#102: Uncover the Hidden Strategies for Securing Funding and Achieving Impact in European Research
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of securing funding and achieving impact in the world of European research and innovation?
In this episode of our podcast, we explore the latest trends and developments in research and innovation with Kimberly Cornfield, Assistant Director (Project Development & Management) and Head of European Research and Innovation at University College London (UCL). UCL is one of the top-performing universities under the EU's Horizon 2020 program and has secured around €400 million over the last seven years to support its research and innovation activities.
Kimberly and her team connect scientists and businesses around EU collaborative funding opportunities and offer a suite of support services to improve the chances of success in obtaining funding and achieving impact objectives.
We'll discuss the current state of European research funding, the challenges and benefits of virtual meetings, and the future for research and innovation.
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Kimberly Cornfield
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⏰ Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction Kimberly Cornfield, UCL, and Horizon Europe
(05:12) Highlights UCL and Horizon Europe Grant Funding in 2022
(07:20) Advantages and Challenges – Virtual or Real Life Meetings?
(09:00) Benefits of the Virtual World for UCL Research Projects
(10:21) Horizon Europe
(14:28) Future Trends in Research
(17:28) The Rise of Social Sciences
(19:28) The Relevance of Fairy Tales for Research
(23:05) The Horizon Europe Work Programme for 2023
(26:00) Wishes for 2023
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