The second edition of RAISE up kicks off: mentorship & community for a shared journey
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the second edition of RAISE up will officially begin. This Mentorship Program is promoted within Spoke 5 of the RAISE project, with the support of PwC Italia and I3P – Incubator of the Politecnico di Torino.
The initiative is aimed at innovation teams within the RAISE ecosystem, with the goal of enhancing research results and facilitating the transfer of innovative solutions to the market, thereby contributing to the economic and social growth of the system.
The first initiative that will actively involve the Community will be an inaugural webinar on March 10, open to all interested stakeholders. It will be an opportunity to meet the selected teams and learn more about the opportunities offered by the RAISE up community.
The event will take place online from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and will feature the participation of professionals and industry experts.
The Objectives of RAISE up
The program is designed to provide researchers with practical tools to transform their ideas into sustainable entrepreneurial solutions, combining a curiosity-driven approach with a market-oriented vision. Key objectives include:
– Enhancing research: supporting researchers in developing their innovative solutions.
– Developing sustainable business models: encouraging technology transfer and maximizing the value of innovations developed within RAISE spokes.
– Fostering innovation in businesses: creating synergies between research and the market to facilitate technology transfer.
– Sustainable development of the Ligurian entrepreneurial landscape: promoting regional excellence by actively involving key players in the innovation ecosystem.
Program benefits
Participants will have access to a structured pathway that includes:
– Developing skills to maximize the value of their innovative solutions.
– Understanding the market potential of their entrepreneurial ideas.
– Personalized mentorship, with support from industry experts and a network of specialized professionals.
Webinar agenda
The inaugural event will be structured around three key moments:
– 11:00 AM – Webinar Introduction: Opening remarks and presentation of the program’s objectives.
– 11:05 AM – RAISE up Edition 1: Overview of the first edition with key data and testimonials.
– 11:20 AM – RAISE up 2: Details of the new edition: presentation of the selected teams, and participation guidelines.
– 11:50 AM – Q&A and Closing Remarks: Space for questions and final acknowledgments.
How to participate
The event is open to all stakeholders in the Ligurian ecosystem interested in supporting the innovative solutions developed by the participating teams. To register, please fill out the form available at this link.
A unique opportunity to become part of the RAISE up community and actively contribute to the development of the innovation ecosystem in Liguria.
