The European Network of Innovative Universities (ENIHEI) Report 2002

#1. Support and finance higher education spin-out companies

#2. Promote the creation of university living labs.

#3. Reinforce the role of universities in regional deep-tech innovation valleys.

#4. Support the connection of innovation ecosystems around leading universities.

#5. Train researchers to become actors of innovation.

#6. Develop entrepreneurial talent in students.

#7. Foster women leadership in deep-tech innovation.

#8. Re-imagine university education.

#9. Support teachers at all levels.

# 10. Build monitoring tools to examine the role of European higher education institutions in innovation
ecosystems.

RESOURCES

1. The European Network of Innovative Universities (ENIHEI)

https://education.ec.europa.eu/document/enihei-report-recommendations-on-innovation-in-
european-higher-education
2.

PARTS OF INNOX

INNOX will play a crucial role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship on campus. The specific
components and parts of INNOX:

1. Physical Space:

 Office space for staff and faculty members.

 Meeting rooms for brainstorming, collaboration, and project discussions.

 Co-working spaces for students, startups, and entrepreneurs.

 Prototyping labs and workshops for hands-on experimentation and product

development.

 Presentation spaces for pitching ideas and hosting events.

 Quiet spaces for research and individual work.

2. Staff and Resources:

 Center director and administrative staff.

 Innovation and entrepreneurship experts.

 Mentors and advisors for startups and students.

 Access to university faculty and researchers.

 Funding resources or connections to funding opportunities.

 Networking and industry connections.

3. Incubation Services:

 Assistance in developing business plans and models.

 Access to legal and intellectual property support.

 Prototyping and product development support.

 Marketing and branding guidance.

 Access to industry-specific expertise and knowledge.

 Assistance with funding applications and investment pitches.

4. Educational and Training Programs:

 Workshops and training sessions on entrepreneurship.

 Courses on innovation and startup management.

 Guest lectures and speaker series.

 Hackathons, competitions, and innovation challenges.

 Access to online resources and databases.

5. Networking and Community Building:

 Networking events and mixers.

 Community-building initiatives to connect entrepreneurs and innovators.

 Alumni engagement to involve former students and entrepreneurs.

 Collaboration with local and regional innovation ecosystems.

6. Student and Startup Support:

 Support for student-led startups.

 Assistance with patent and intellectual property filings.

 Business development and market research resources.

  Co-working and collaborative spaces for student teams.

7. Research and Development:

 Collaboration with university research departments.

 Access to university laboratories and research facilities.

 Funding for research projects with commercial potential.

8. Industry Partnerships:

 Collaborations with local businesses and industries.

 Corporate innovation programs.

 Industry-sponsored projects and internships.

9. Event and Program Management:

 Planning and hosting innovation-related events.

 Organizing pitch competitions and innovation challenges.

 Managing accelerator or incubator programs.

10. Evaluation and Assessment:

 Tracking and measuring the impact of innovation center programs.

 Gathering feedback from students, entrepreneurs, and mentors.

 Making data-driven improvements to services and resources.