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As leader of the Montpellier University Innovation Cluster (PUI), the University of Montpellier is committed to innovation training. This is why, since 2020, a training program entitled "Capacity Building" has been offered to all PUI Montpellier partners. Each year, €50,000 is earmarked for innovation training for administrative and research staff from I-SITE partners, to help them develop their skills. Ultimately, "Capacity Building" training aims to standardize practices across all PUI Montpellier partner structures. Themes Intellectual property How to protect a creation or an innovation? What protection tools should be considered? How to implement an intellectual property strategy? Essential aspects of intellectual property are covered, including copyright, patents and trademarks. Software protection How to protect software? What licenses, tools and security measures are available? What are the specifics of transfer contracts? An opportunity to understand the specifics of transfer contracts and the different ways in which software can be licensed. Financing innovative public/private projects What are the funding opportunities for innovation projects involving public/private collaboration? Participants will discover how to access these funds and optimize their chances of success. Design sprint What is the Design Sprint? How can this method bring a different perspective to an innovation? Design sprint is an accelerated methodology for solving complex problems and developing innovative solutions. This training course will enable participants to acquire practical skills in design and creativity. Artificial intelligence What is artificial intelligence, and what are the issues behind this essential tool? How can it be used? Artificial intelligence is at the heart of many technological advances. This course will introduce you to the ethical challenges of AI, its added value in everyday life, and its potential for developing creativity and efficiency in the creation of innovation. Pitching and public speaking Making an impact and being convincing when presenting your ideas and your project is essential for mobilizing stakeholders and taking your innovation to the next level! This training course will help participants improve their communication skills and successfully present their innovative projects. Conditions of participation Must be an agent, doctoral student or researcher within an I-SITE* partner organization. Training costs covered by the PUI. I-SITE: University of Montpellier, ENSCM, Institut Agro, CIRAD, CHU de Montpellier, CHU de Nîmes, CNRS, CEA, ICM, INRAE, INSERM, IRD, and a representative jointly appointed by BRGM, CIHEAM IAM, IFREMER and INRIA.

In the Pôle Universitaire d'Innovation (PUI), thematic workshops to raise awareness of innovation schemes are offered to departmental staff, researchers from PUI partners, and interested companies and start-ups. The first workshop, entitled "Je monte un LABCOM ANR," designed for researchers and project leaders, as well as representatives of companies and start-ups, explores in detail the LABCOM ANR program, whose aim is to encourage academic research players to establish structured partnerships with companies. These partnerships take the form of "Joint Laboratories" created in collaboration between a Small Medium Enterprise (SME) or Intermediate Size Enterprise (ISE) and a research organization laboratory. The workshops, led by PUI staff dedicated to partnerships and commercialization, will be followed by personalized meetings designed to offer participants, including companies and start-ups, dedicated support in the process of putting together an application file. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBDZdAZQkmg