From Research to Impact

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How do great ideas move beyond research and create real-world impact?

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Join us for From Research to Impact, a three-part Kritik Community Series exploring the journey from research and innovation to entrepreneurship, real-world adoption, and success.

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Across three conversations, we’ll bring together perspectives from researchers and entrepreneurs to discuss the decisions, challenges, and skills involved in taking an idea beyond its early stages.

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1. Skills for Entrepreneurs: When Is the Right Time to Start a Business?

Thursday, September 24 at 2:00 PM EDT
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This session explores what researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs should consider before taking the step from an idea to a business. Participants will look at the skills, mindset, and early decisions that can help determine whether an idea is ready to move beyond research and into entrepreneurship.

2. Real-World Adoption: Navigating Research & Entrepreneurship

Thursday, October 1 at 1:00 PM EDT

This session looks at what happens when research begins moving into the real world and how individuals can navigate the roles of both researcher and entrepreneur.Participants will explore the challenges of translating research into practical use, balancing academic and business priorities, and building a path toward wider adoption.

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3. From an Idea to Success: When Innovation Becomes Opportunity

Thursday, October 8 at 1:00 PM EDT

This session explores what helps an idea move from early innovation toward meaningful success. Participants will discuss how to recognize real-world opportunities, signs of traction, and the factors that can help an idea create lasting impact beyond its initial concept.

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Who Should Attend

Researchers, graduate students, aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone interested in turning research and ideas into real-world opportunities.

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Register to join the series and explore the journey from research to impact.