Tre spor hjælper startups på vej på RUC

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Roskilde Universitet er sat i verden for at udfordre de akademiske traditioner og eksperimentere med nye måder at skabe og tilegne sig viden på.

De 6.900 studerende dyrker den projekt- og problemorienterede tilgang til vidensudvikling. De dyrker tværfagligheden. Og så har de tre indgange til iværksætteri og entreprenørskab, som du kan blive klogere på lige her:

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Research-based Entrepreneurship at RUC 

Hvad er Research-based Entrepreneurship på RUC?

We leverage STEM and SHAPE research to foster knowledge- and data-heavy ‘pre-startups’ ready to bring in co-founders and pre-seed investment. We support researchers in translating their cutting-edge discoveries into viable ventures through 3-5 year-long roadmaps, spanning from classic tech patents to repeatable consulting services that become products. 

Hvilken forskel gør det for forskerne?

The journey towards innovation is a demanding elite sport for teams, where less than 5 per cent succeed. By joining forces with brilliant minds from across the country through Open Entrepreneurship, we strive to be the best local Team Coach for each research group. When entering a new sport, all teams need both a game plan and a friendly face that believes in them when it gets tough and they run out of money. We are that person.

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FabLab RUC

Hvad er FabLab RUC?

FabLab at RUC is a state-of-the-art space for rapid prototyping and digital fabrication focusing on creative learning. It is an open Lab for all, so you don’t have to be a student or researcher at RUC. It offers tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and electronics workstations, allowing users to bring innovative concepts to life. The lab emphasises hands-on experimentation in various fields, making it a hub for developing new technological solutions.

Hvilken forskel gør det for studerende og forskere?

FabLab gives students and researchers direct access to high-tech equipment that fosters creativity and innovation. By prototyping ideas in a real-world setting, they gain practical skills while pushing the boundaries of their research and learning. This environment supports interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing problem-solving abilities and translating theoretical knowledge into tangible outcomes. Students also gain critical exposure to design thinking and digital manufacturing, which is essential in today’s technology-driven economy.

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RUC Open Entrepreneurship Lab

Hvad er RUC Open Entrepreneurship Lab (RUC OE-Lab)?

RUC OE-Lab hjælper RUC-studerendes startups med at navigere gennem udfordringerne i den tidlige udviklingsfase og øge deres chancer for succes. Labbet koordinerer iværksætterstrategien på tværs af alle institutter på Roskilde Universitet, hvilket sigter mod at sikre, at alle studerende har mulighed for at erhverve kompetencer og værktøjer til at starte en virksomhed, både mens de er studerende og efter de er dimitteret.

I praksis giver EUC OE-Lab adgang til blandt andet netværk, mentorer, finansiering, kontorplads, workshops og samarbejdsprojekter – alt det iværksættere har brug for.

Hvilken forskel gør det for studerende og forskere?

RUC OE-Lab motiverer studerende til at udvikle løsninger baseret på den forskning, de udfører i deres universitetsprojekter med stærke videnskabelige fundamenter. Derudover er RUC E-Lab hjemsted for iværksætterøkosystemet, som samler RUC’s undervisere, studerende og samarbejdspartnere, samt andre startups, der geografisk er tæt på RUC.

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Eksempler på RUC startups og spinouts:

En række startups drevet af studerende er udsprunget af RUC – blandt andet Hicom (Business Knowledge Management Consultancy), Peacock (PR & Marketing), Komfid (Patenteret låg som nedsætter risikoen for drugging), Autoshopper (online platform), Handyhand (P2P Markedsplads).

RUC only initiated its dedicated spinout hub in 2020. Since then, it has built a strong portfolio of 10 cases and expect to spin out three companies in the near future.