Technological Innovations

Course title: Technological Innovations

Code: 3ФЕИТ08Л015

Number of credits (ECTS): 3

Weekly number of classes: 2+1+0+0

Prerequisite for enrollment of the subject: None

Course Goals (acquired competencies): Students will acquire basic knowledge for managing innovations, the process of patenting, the mechanisms for support and innovation in new technologies. By applying the methods of individual and team planning and interpretation, students will develop their innovative ideas, creative thinking and skills to implement innovative projects.

Total available number of classes: 90

Course Syllabus: Concept and definition of innovation and inventory. Innovation and creativity. Recognizing the opportunities and generating ideas. Types innovation. Innovation process. Managing the innovation process. Intellectual property in innovation. Patent process for patenting. License, franchise and trademark. Innovation strategies. Tools and mechanisms to support innovation and their commercialization. Innovative processes and technology. Technological innovations. Analysis of the industry and competitiveness. Technology transfer. Model triple helix. Evolution patterns of triple helix. Introduction to organizational models for technology transfer. Technology Park, accelerator, incubator, spin-off and start-up company.

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