Researchers describe expected impacts in proposals and projects. This activity focuses on how that impact foundation can be extended towards exploitation pathways.
This can be achieved by evaluating (described and real) impacts from practical and realistic perspectives. The perspectives are used to consider how research results, knowledge, methods, data and other outputs may create value beyond the direct impact of the research.
The “Impact to Exploitation” is about exchange among those interested in outcomes beyond publishing.
It is available from the Platform Research to Business (click here).
The initial activities will be hosted by Dr. Syväjärvi who has more than 20 years of experience from international technology transfer, start-up creation and research-to-business activities. This experience forms the basis for his SME, Alminica AB, which contributes to European research projects with transfer of knowledge for impact and exploitation from research and innovation towards business and sustainability. He has recently been accepted as a mentor in European Innovation Council (EIC) 2026 initiatives, including the EIC Tech to Market Programme and the EIC Women Leadership Programme. These activities involve supporting researchers and innovators in areas such as value proposition development, early-stage commercial thinking, leadership development, and strategic reflection on future opportunities arising from research and innovation.
Interested in building capacity in this during Summer 2026? Courses given by Mikael:
Short course
From impact to Exploitation: Basics and Perspectives for Exploitation Pathways
A 2.5-hour short course with lectures and Q&A. The course introduces participants to exploitation pathways, practical perspectives on value creation from research and innovation, and experiences from research-to-business activities.
Summer course
From impact to Exploitation: Exploitation Pathways and Research Case Development
A three-week course consisting of three lectures, 90 minutes each, and a short assignment. The lectures cover the same themes as the short course, but in more detail, with Q&A and extended discussion in each session.