Develop your scientific idea with the support of experts!

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The MENTORSHIP PROGRAM for researchers at the University of Kragujevac offers a unique opportunity to develop scientific ideas through a series of webinars and direct work with mentors. The program includes:
  • Webinars with international speakers in English (a total of 4 sessions, 1 hour each).
    • Webinar topics include:
    1. Regional startup ecosystem – current status and development trends (2x1h)
    2. Regional startup experience – global trends in the startup world (2x1h)
  • Live mentoring sessions (and online upon request) – focused on transforming your scientific ideas into business models. A total of 16 hours of mentorship, spread over 4 months (4 hours per month).
Mentorship is tailored to your field of research, connecting theory with practice through collaboration with the Innovation Community of Šumadija and Western Serbia. Participants will have the chance to apply their research in a real business environment and gain practical experience that will bring them closer to the world of entrepreneurship. Apply now and seize the opportunity to develop your ideas with the support of experts and connections to the startup community!
MENTROSHIP PROGRAM

MENTORSHIP TOPICS

  • Introduction to Startups – Definition, Terminology, and Stages of Startup Development (2h)
  • Introduction to Startups – The Importance of Startups and Innovative Ventures (1h)
  • Why and How We Use Business Models (Tools) (1h)
  • Ideation and Market Need Validation (2h)
  • Developing a Business Idea Using the LEAN CANVAS Business Model (5h)
  • How to Finance a Startup – Sources of Financing (1h)
  • The Role of the Startup Ecosystem in Startup Development (1h)
  • Intellectual Property Protection (1h)
  • Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking, and Preparing for a PITCH (2h)
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KRAGUJEVAC

Benefits for Researchers:

  • Participation in international webinars and business training in the field of startup entrepreneurship.
  • Mentorship and expert support in launching your own startup company.
  • Networking with international researchers and the opportunity for collaboration through the EURAXESS Startup Hub platform.
  • Access to investors and assistance in securing funding for scientific ideas, both domestically and internationally.
  • Increased international visibility of researchers and their business ideas through the EURAXESS Startup Hub and Local EURAXESS Startup Hub platforms.
  • Networking with members of the Innovation Community of Šumadija and Western Serbia, as well as domestic and international companies, to develop business ideas.
  • The opportunity to write a doctoral dissertation or conduct research funded by companies, with the possibility of establishing a startup after completing the research.
  • Monetary rewards for the two best scientific ideas, assessed by an expert committee composed of industry representatives.

Submitted Ideas for the
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

ECOCYCLE

is an innovative idea that combines sustainable healthy food production, agriculture, essential oil extraction, and waste utilization for bio-pellet production, creating a unique closed production system.

The primary goal of the EcoCycle startup is to develop an integrated system that includes the cultivation of organic and medicinal plants, essential oil production, and efficient use of plant residues for energy production in the form of bio-pellets.

What makes EcoCycle original is its integrated and innovative application of the circular economy concept in agricultural production.

Its practical application is reflected in several areas, including:

  • the production of healthy products,
  • use in the cosmetics industry,
  • aromatherapy,
  • natural medicine,
  • and contributions to the energy sector.

Nenad Zlatić, Teaching Assistant Faculty of Science Kragujevac

STEAM + X

The approach represents an acronym that stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. It is a form of interdisciplinary approach to education.

The STEAM + X approach to education is still relatively new and not widely implemented in Serbia. The goal of the research will be to apply the STEAM + X approach in English language teaching, as integrating various disciplines (primarily science, technology, and art) could benefit the effective acquisition of the English language by providing a diverse corpus. In Serbia, the STEAM + X approach remains relatively underdeveloped across most disciplines, including foreign (English) language instruction. The innovation of the research will primarily lie in the limited implementation of this approach.

The practical application of the research will enable students to acquire the English language more easily and engagingly through the use and availability of various disciplines. This approach will also contribute to increased student motivation for learning foreign (English) languages.

Katarina Lazić, Research Associate Faculty of Philology and Arts Kragujevac

JOIN THE
Local EURAXESS Startup Hub

Please download the application form, fill it out, and submit it to us via email euraxess.startup@uni.kg.ac.rs

Participant Form

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme within the framework of the ERA TALENT Project funded under grant agreement No 101103476

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