IUSS School for Advanced Studies, in collaboration with IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca and Netval, is promoting the training course “Scouting, Venture Capital and PhD Entrepreneurship: Integration into TTO Processes” as part of the EFC – Educating Future Citizens Project, aimed at technical-administrative staff interested in research valorization and academic entrepreneurship.
This course is designed to equip participants with practical tools and skills to navigate scouting, venture capital, and entrepreneurial pathways within the research ecosystem.
With a strong focus on real-world application, the program explores how these elements can be effectively integrated into Technology Transfer Office (TTO) activities, empowering participants to drive innovation and maximize research impact.

�� Why participate?
By taking part, you will have the opportunity to:
• gain a deeper understanding of deal flow scouting and selection techniques
• understand the role of venture capital in the commercialisation of research
• explore the entrepreneurial cycle as it applies to PhD programmes
• engage with industry experts and representatives from Technology Transfer Offices
(TTOs)

�� Course structure
The course will take place exclusively in person at IUSS Pavia on 14 and 15 May 2026.
Please find the programme attached.

�� Registration
To take part, you must register via the following link.
For participants coming from outside the area, we would like to inform you that a number of rooms in Pavia have been reserved until April 29.