IDEA course: How to identify a good innovation idea from your research data

Have you ever wondered if there is an idea for an innovation project or even a start-up buried in your piles of research data? Or, how to know if that idea is any good? Then this interactive and reflective workshop is for you!

Illustration three levels of innovation courses.

The IDEA course is a foundation level innovation course from the UiO Growth House.
Read about all the innovation courses at all levels.

We will introduce you to the innovation process using the Design Thinking method which will enable you to view your research with different eyes afterwards. Be prepared to step outside the box and explore how to create real-world impact with your research!

Foundation level: This course is the perfect starting point for everyone curious about innovation.

Learning outcomes: At the end of the session, you will know how to identify and pre-test ideas with innovation project potential from research data. Plus, you will learn ideation techniques that promote creative thinking in all areas of your life.

Registration opens 10 August with registration deadline 6 October.?
Note that registration is binding.

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Free for UiO employees: PhD candidates, postdocs, researchers & staff including administrative employees.

Please contact training@growthhouse.uio.no, if you are interested in the course but outside the UiO system.

Potential next steps from here: Start working with an innovation adviser from the UiO Growth House on your idea and consider taking our Step-up level: Idea-to-Innovation (I2I) course in November to continue building your innovation toolbox.

Schedule

Detailed information to come in August.

Facilitator

?Katja D. Mj?s

Dr. Katja D. Mj?s, senior innovation adviser & teaching captain, the UiO Growth House

Published Mar. 30, 2026 10:48 AM - Last modified Mar. 31, 2026 9:02 AM