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Bridging Science and Business

2 Board Members
236 Members
2015 EST.

The “Bridging Science and Business” working group (BSB WG) is a section of MCAA that unites people who understand the need to bridge science and academia.

We strive to assist the community in establishing the link before these two worlds. We acknowledge that it is not easy, and it gives us a push to be extra active and motivated.

The philosophy of the group is in doing, rather than talking. The worlds of business and academia around us are changing fast, and we also move fast. If you wish to be actively involved in the life of the group, please write to the chair (currently Murat Gunes) and join the group here. If you would rather follow the activities of the group without active participation, please follow updates of the group without requesting to join.

 

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Aims and objectives:

 To bring together research and business in Europe and beyond.

 To share knowledge on the topics from both worlds of business and science. Such knowledge should be publicly accessible and free, when possible

 To create a community for entrepreneurs in the MCAA community as an initiator for a global initiative at the whole European level.

 To participate in both MCAA-led and external initiatives aimed to bridge business and research.

 To establish a platform to help members of MCAA in starting their startups.

 To engage in the discussion with other groups of MCAA on policy making.

 

Activities:

 Yearly conference aimed at bringing together local research and business and providing training opportunities for both MCAA member and the public. For example, event in Gdansk in 2017, event in Paris in 2018.

 Monthly webinars on various interesting topics with speakers from both MCAA and beyond. Available as a YouTube playlist.

 Organisation of sessions during MCAA General Assembly meetings.

 Participation in the discussion on how to bridge science and industry.

 

 

 

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Events

Events

Bridging Science and Business
PAST
27 Dec 2023 01:00
Turkey Middle East Technical University
Organised by the MCAA

by Bridging Science and Business

MCAA Turkey Chapter Event: How to attract researchers to Türkiye with MSCA? and Work Life Balance
The MCAA Turkey Chapter is hosting an informative event on two important topics of academics and research. The first focus area examines utilizing Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) to recruit notable researchers to Turkey. This aspect promotes Turkey's appeal to international researchers through talks on collaboration, funding, and professional development.

The event also addresses scholarly work-life balance. By understanding researchers' needs and challenges, the conversations will focus on effective strategies, support networks, and efforts to balance professional and personal responsibilities. This session aims to help Turkish researchers a,d beyong succeed academically and personally by analyzing ideal approaches and providing pragmatic viewpoints.

Please join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how Turkey may improve its research environment and prioritize scientist wellbeing.

The BSB WG supports the MCAA Turkey Chapter event, which brings together Turkey Chapter members to organize and plan future activities.

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PAST
30 Jun 2023 02:00
Belgium Namur
Co-organised by the MCAA

by Benelux Chapter

Meet the Entrepreneur
After previous successful events in Kyiv, Berlin, and Istanbul, we are going to organize another one this year. This time in Namur, Belgium!

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General
PAST
15 Apr 2022 02:00
France Paris
Organised by the MCAA

by General

MCAA French Biotech Seminar 2022
Biotech seminar at the Institut Curie on Friday 15th April. Many actors of the world of start-up in biotech industry invited.

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