Visual communication in science: The 2-hour Crash Course
Dr. Jernej Zupanc, Founder of Seyens Ltd. www.seyens.com

You will be introduced to a way of thinking, that will allow you to apply effective visual communication approaches to your own scientific publications and presentations. The goal is not to fancify, but to make your research ideas and results more easily understood.
Seminar: my ‘Best of’ tips on how visual perception works, how to visually organize complex information, create an intuitive eye-flow, and use color.
Exercise & group work: you will draw a graphical abstract of your own research and get feedback from your peers.

Jernej’s goal is to help researchers and entrepreneurs communicate more effectively. His visual communication workshops are regularly offered at best universities and research institutes, already in 18 countries (Europe, USA and Asia). Besides workshops, he consults on Horizon 2020 grants and is a member of the Slovenian Council for Science and Technology.
Before Seyens, he worked as Head of computer vision at a startup and as an evaluator of Horizon 2020 EU projects. He holds a PhD and was a PostDoc in computer science at University of Ljubljana and a Fulbright Scholar at Northeastern University, Boston.

Storytelling in Science
Adam Gristwood

The human brain loves storytelling. Weaving narrative into the way you talk about your work can help people to form an emotional connection and potentially stimulate interest in your what you do. Exploring a range of storytelling techniques, and challenging you with some DIY activities, this workshop encourages you to visualise and communicate science in ways that could boost the way you forge collaborations, write grant applications, wow your colleagues, or connect with publics.  

Adam is a science writer and editor at EMBO. His writing focuses on science and society issues relating to the life sciences. In previous roles he has worked as a senior science policy editor and  as editorial manager for the European Molecular Biology Laboratory.

Commercialization opportunities for R&D projects in Poland. From university, through acceleration, to VC investment. 
Black Pearls VC

The workshop will provide participants with practical knowledge covering the most important issues of building a global business based on development and commercialization of technology. It will be led by Aleksander Dobrzyniecki, Investment Manager at Black Pearls VC and Wojciech Drewczynski, CEO at Space3ac accelerator. In addition to general issues of R&D project business development, the workshop will provide participants with information on current possibilities of opening startup operations in Poland and opportunities for international teams deriving from government programs and VC activity.

Grants you are invited to! Workshop on the NAWA grants application process

Access to funding is essential for scholars to excel in their research careers. NAWA is happy to offer grants for academics at all stages of their careers that help to create an environment where researchers can achieve their best work. When applying for a grant, candidates dedicate a significant investment of time and engagement to this process. Yet not all of the proposals are compelling. So, what are the key elements that make for a successful grant application? How are we to understand the proposed project correctly and the nuances of each section to be submitted? Finally, how can you make your application stand out from the crowd?
This workshop aims to increase the chances of your proposal being successful. Participants will develop and refine  the narrative tools of a sample grant application and will also have a chance to develop a deeper understanding of what  project research quality  NAWA is looking for in its programmes. The interactive nature of the session will give you an opportunity to ask any additional questions you may have or share your thoughts and needs in order to create better funding programmes.