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From the blackboard to the boardroom: why university is a great place to become an entrepreneur
- Physics drives scientific advancements in various applications, which requires physicists to have an entrepreneurship mindset.
- Many successful and contemporary firms, including Sony, Intel, and Tesla, were founded by physicists.
- Even if someone isn’t planning to launch a business, entrepreneurship skills are essential for industry workers.
- To kick-start the entrepreneurship journey, examine your experience and goals.
- Look for extracurricular opportunities like speaker events, workshops, and competitions in addition to curricular courses.
- Early-stage founders should consider incubators at universities and accelerator programs, such as the Science and Technology Facilities Council CERN Business Incubation Centre.
- Funding for high-risk early-stage businesses can come from government agencies, such as the STFC and Seedcamp, or US agency America’s Seed Fund.
- Graduate student events like venture competitions often lead to significant prizes and support upon winning.
- Physics graduates are increasingly expected to possess entrepreneurship skills.
- University is an ideal time for students to explore entrepreneurship with plenty of support available.
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