The Unite!Widening has announced two exciting in-person initiatives hosted by the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Designed to boost research impact, elevate funding success, and foster international collaboration, these fully funded programs offer European researchers and administrative staff a chance to expand their networks and skills.
1. Widening Training @KTH: IPR, Knowledge Valorization, and Entrepreneurship
How do researchers and university staff turn scientific knowledge into real-world impact?
This intensive 3-day program is designed for academic minds who want to bridge the gap between lab research and market application. Participants will explore commercialization journeys through interactive workshops, expert presentations, and firsthand study visits.
Key Benefits
- Master Intellectual Property: Gain a practical understanding of intellectual property rights (IPR) relevant to your research.
- Navigate Pathways: Discover established science-to-business pathways.
- Learn the Framework: Receive hands-on training with the KTH Innovation Readiness Level (KTH IRL) framework, used by over 4,000 organizations globally.
- Compare Models: Explore the unique “Swedish model” for university innovation.
- Get Inspired: Hear real, honest commercialization reflections from experienced researchers.
- Build Networks: Exchange ideas with peers and connect directly with Stockholm’s thriving innovation ecosystem.
Target Audience
This training is open to PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and university staff across Unite! partner and Widening universities. Prior commercialization experience is not required.
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2. Widening Staff Week @KTH: Research and Innovation Support
For professionals working behind the scenes of major research grants, this 5-day in-person event offers a deep dive into mastering Horizon Europe proposal and project support. The program follows a lunch-to-lunch format featuring presentations, collaborative workshops, and social networking opportunities.
Key Benefits
- Understand the Landscape: Get an inside look at KTH’s research and innovation support infrastructure.
- Perfect Project Lifecycle Support: Learn practical pre- and post-award strategies to support researchers in Horizon Europe projects.
- Drive Market Translation: Gain insights into how KTH innovation helps translate research into commercial success.
- Address Cross-Cutting Issues: Share best practices on open science, data management, gender dimensions, sustainability, ethics, and export control.
- Network Internationally: Connect and exchange knowledge with fellow R&I peers across the entire Unite! alliance.
Target Audience
This week is custom-tailored for administrative and technical staff specialized in research and innovation support within Unite! partner and Widening universities.
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Event Overview & Quick Facts
| Event | Dates (2026) | Location | Primary Focus |
| Widening Training | September 8 (12:00) – September 10 (14:00) | KTH Innovation | IPR, commercialization pathways, and entrepreneurship. |
| Widening Staff Week | October 5 (15:00) – October 9 (11:30) | Valhallavägen Campus | Horizon Europe proposals, project management, and support practices. |
Logistics, Costs, and Available Slots
Participation in both events is free of charge. Thanks to dedicated funding, travel and accommodation coverage varies by institution:
- ULisboa and WrocławTech Participants: Costs are fully covered according to Unite! Widening rules.
- Other Participants: Travel and accommodation can be funded via alternative university schemes, such as Erasmus+.
Available Allocations
The slots for each event are distributed as follows to ensure diverse institutional representation:
- Widening Training Slots: 6 slots for ULisboa , 6 slots for WrocławTech , 1–2 slots for each other Unite! university (including KTH) , and 4 slots for other Widening universities.
- Widening Staff Week Slots: 10 slots for ULisboa , 10 slots for WrocławTech , up to 10 slots for each other Unite! university (including KTH R&I staff) , and 4 slots for other Widening universities.
How to Apply
The deadline for applications for both programs is July 1, 2026. All applicants will be notified of their admission status by July 10, 2026.
