International Workshop on Innovating—applications now open

The 2019 edition of the International Workshop on Innovating (IWI) at MIT is a hands-on program designed to expose participants to the critical elements that lead to venture creation and the realization of the commercial potential of technologies. This workshop is primarily intended for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, as well as researchers that seek to explore the application and business prospect of their ideas and research.

IWI includes seminars by MIT and other faculty, innovators, and visionaries, who have successfully brought ideas to market. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and interact with experts from the MIT ecosystem and with successful entrepreneurs, who will share their insights on critical skills for translational and entrepreneurial success. The workshop will include interactive seminars and activities designed to help participants apply their learning to their own ideas, technologies, and ventures. As a participant, you will learn essential skills and how to combine them for venture creation, including:

• The entrepreneurial mindset
• Tools and frameworks to evaluate the commercial potential of your idea/research
• Selecting your initial target market
• De-risking product/market fit
• Finding Partners and Co-Founders—Building Great Teams
• Defining the Next Steps for Your Venture

The 2019 workshop will take place at MIT, June 10-14.

The applications deadline is April 2, 2019. Please apply here. Please contact iwi@mit.edu if you have further questions.