Deep Tech Train the Trainer Programme for Educators

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The Deep Tech Train the Trainer (TtT) Programme is open for applications for its March 2025 intake. The programme is open to all and specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of educators in the fields of deep tech (DT) and Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E), to address the significant gap in the integration of deep tech and I&E content in higher education, and aims to build a robust community of well-equipped educators who can foster a more dynamic and integrated approach to teaching deep tech and I&E.

The programme runs for two months and consists of hybrid sessions and an online peer-to-peer forum, equipping educators to enrich their training methods and develop new content.

What challenges is it trying to solve?

Knowledge Integration: Many educators lack the skills to effectively link I&E with deep tech content, which is crucial for preparing students to establish start-up businesses in the tech sector.
Engagement: There is a need for more engaging and innovative teaching materials that can captivate deep tech students while imparting essential entrepreneurial skills.
Teaching Techniques: Educators require training in advanced pedagogical techniques to enhance the learning experience.

Deep Tech Train the Trainer Programme Benefits

The TtT programme offers unique benefits that are not commonly found in other training programmes:

Leading resource access: Participants gain access to a dedicated peer-based learning platform, a premier resource for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship and Innovation education, supported by the EntreComp community.
Immediate application: Offers a mix of video content, interactive apps, and takeaway assets that can be instantly implemented in the classroom, helping educators deliver impactful content with minimal preparation time.
Real-life relevance: The programme emphasises real-life applications through its use of the Harvard Business School’s Case Method teaching technique, which is effective in developing I&E competences in students.
AI integration: The programme introduces educators to cutting-edge tools and innovative uses of AI to create engaging and effective assets that will enhance their teaching.
Reflective activities: It provides ideas for activities that promote high-order thinking and reflection among students.
European network: Participants connect with like-minded educators across Europe, fostering a collaborative and supportive peer-to-peer support network to facilitate ongoing collaboration and sharing of best practices.

Eligibility Criteria for Deep Tech Train the Trainer Programme

The Train the Trainer programme is specifically designed for university-level educators in the fields of deep tech and I&E. The primary target audience includes:

Deep Tech Educators: Highly educated in STEM and deep tech, looking to combine their scientific teaching practices with innovative methods to inspire entrepreneurial mindsets in students.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Educators (I&E educators): Experienced in teaching entrepreneurship and looking for novel approaches to engage technically skilled students aiming to start deep tech businesses.