Co-Create
You can expect
Comprehensive Program
- 1 Four-day learning symposium in Silicon Valley
- 3 Theme-related workshops
- 3 Peer Labs to reflect on your experiences and learnings
Target group
- Innovation drivers from SMEs, startups and public institutions based in Germany
Access to an Extensive Network
- Valuable contacts in the German research landscape and with innovation experts
- Direct connections to the American research environment
- Cultivated network of key actors from academia and industry related to innovation
Topics
- Innovation Culture
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Soft AI Skills
- Futures Literacy
Costs
- Cost-effective opportunity to learn more about innovation and experience Silicon Valley
- Participation is free of charge (funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, BMFTR). Participants only cover their travel expenses.
Trans-Nation Co-Creation: A Learning Project to Strengthen the Innovation Performance of German Companies
Innovation Culture as a factor of success: Your first step towards Innovation Excellence
German companies and institutions face a decisive challenge: If they want to be part of the groundbreaking developments of the future, they must build a future-ready innovation culture, increase their innovation performance, and network with the drivers of innovation.
Wondering how you can help prepare your organization for innovating in the future?
We invite you to become part of a unique learning program that helps innovation drivers in Germany generate and support new ideas – starting now!
Trans-Nation Co-Creation: Your Innovation Project
The Trans-Nation Co-Creation Model is your guide to faster innovation, as it rests upon the three central pillars essential for this purpose: targeted continuing education, practice-oriented research, and transatlantic cooperation.
In doing so, the model operates precisely where innovation originates: at the intersection of science and industry. Moreover, it connects you directly with the location that stands unparalleled in fostering innovation: Silicon Valley.
Trans-Nation Co-Creation: The Program is in the Name
Trans-Nation: Interact with the dynamic innovation culture of Silicon Valley and simultaneously strengthen the international visibility of your organization.
Co-Creation: Utilize cooperation opportunities to generate innovations through fruitful collaboration and become part of productive and constructive synergies.
Your Benefit
The learning program facilitates transnational contacts, closely linked science and business partnerships, and a fruitful exchange of perspectives between companies and institutions of different sizes and industries from Germany and Silicon Valley. It challenges participants to develop from learners to co-innovators, supporting each other in ideating, overcoming challenges, and creating positive regional effects through an enhanced innovation culture.
Read more about the topics and learning formats of the program.
Being there matters: Show up and shape your future!
You can expect:
Events in Germany and the USA
Interactive workshops
3 peer labs
four-day learning symposium in Silicon Valley
Community & Networking
- Become part of a cross-border community
- Benefit from a network of exclusive partners
- Develop innovation concepts together
- Promote innovation for future developments
- Network in Silicon Valley
Learning & Knowledge Exchange
- Integrate scientific findings into daily operations
- Participate in interactive learning events and workshops
- Prepare for the challenges of the future
- Shape innovation culture together
- Participate in a research project
Registration Information
Apply with your company
Participants with a drive for innovating wanted!
Further information about the application can be found on the registration page.