Scientists Meet Scientists – TUM-IAS Wednesday Coffee Talk “Inventions, Innovations, and Entrepreneurial Action: How Scientists Can Translate Scientific Discovery into Innovations with Impact” by Rebecca Preller
Events, WCT |
On 10 December 2025, Rebecca Preller (Entrepreneurial Behavior, University of Bayreuth) will talk about “Inventions, Innovations, and Entrepreneurial Action: How Scientists Can Translate Scientific Discovery into Innovations with Impact”.
Abstract:
This talk examines the critical transition from scientific invention to innovation benefiting society and economy. It explores how researchers can develop entrepreneurial thinking beyond scientific discovery and identifies key challenges scientists face when translating discoveries into innovations. The presentation addresses methods for igniting entrepreneurial thinking within scientific communities and proposes practical solutions for navigating the innovation journey. By understanding the barriers between scientific breakthroughs and successful innovation and entrepreneurial action, scientists can better position their work to generate meaningful societal and economic value while maintaining scientific rigor and focus.
Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 13:00 CET (until approx. 14:00)
Location: online
Registration: The TUM-IAS Wednesday Coffee talks are held online via Zoom. To register and to receive the Zoom link, please send an email to events(at)ias.tum.de.
THE TUM-IAS WEDNESDAY COFFEE TALKS
Every Wednesday after lunch, it's all about a new topic - current research highlights at TUM, insights into the work of our Fellows from all over the world, sometimes even topics not usually found at TUM, such as history or theology.
The talks held online start every Wednesday during TUM lecture time at 13:00 CE(S)T. Everyone is welcome - TUM researchers of all levels, students, visiting scholars, and anyone interested!
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An overview of upcoming and past TUM-IAS Wednesday Coffee Talks can be found at the TUM-IAS Wednesday Coffee Talk Overview.