In 2019, ITMO University launched the program Business-Thesis: Technological Breakthrough and Global Technology Transfer, which offers all ITMO students the opportunity to develop their own innovative business projects and defend them as theses.
BUSINESS PROJECT AS THESIS
Your first experience as an entrepreneur and project manager can be difficult, and the path to success is rough. But if you have a mentor and the necessary resources, it's much easier to take your first steps in the business world!
Annual deadline to apply for a business project thesis defense: November 15
Over the seven years of the program's existence, ITMO students have launched 494 startups, attracting a total of 432 million rubles in investments. Join them and become a part of the entrepreneurial community!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE TO DEFEND THEIR THESES AS BUSINESS PROJECTS
Putting your skills and competencies into practice
Consultations with leading experts in the field of technological entrepreneurship on the subject of your project
Networking and the possibility to defend your thesis in a team with students from different fields
Participation in Russian and international startup competitions and acceleration events with support from ITMO’s corporate partners
Packaging the project to attract your first investments
THE BUSINESS PROJECT TEAM MAY INCLUDE
students of ITMO University
students of other educational institutions
other competent participants, including employees of Russian and international private and public organizations
*Only ITMO graduates of the current academic year who have registered for the program can take part in the defense.
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CONTACTS
@businessthesis
Business-Thesis Program in Telegram
business.thesis@itmo.ru
If you have any questions about the Business Project as Thesis initiative