Research-
preneur
Mindset
THE FOUNDATION FOR AN
ENTREPRENEURIAL CAREER PATH
Build resilience, clarity, and self-awareness to approach challenges with confidence and make strategic decisions that move you forward.
Success starts with the right mindset. The Researchpreneur Mindset is an immersive two-day experience designed to help researchers step outside their academic comfort zones and develop the confidence, resilience, and strategic thinking needed to navigate new opportunities—whether within a company, a spin-off, or a completely new venture.
GROUP SESSION
INTRAPRENEURSHIP / ENTREPRENEURSHIP
What You’ll Gain
Understand your entrepreneurial potential
How to test your entrepreneurial skills
How to break free from academic silos
How to provide insights into your future
How to make a meaningful impact on the world
Our focus is not just on challenging your thinking, but on pushing you beyond your comfort zone (post-PhD) and provide insights into your future. Join us on this transformative adventure, where your potential meets purpose, and embark on a journey encouraging you to consider entrepreneurship as a means to impact society with your knowledge.
Who It's For
PhD researchers and postdocs
considering entrepreneurship as a career path.
who are about to start a startup / spinoff
looking to explore new entrepreneurial career paths, whether in industry, entrepreneurship, or leadership roles.
No prior business knowledge required—just curiosity and an open mind.
Practical Details
📍 Location:
Module 1: Online
Module 2: In-person, residential in Ostend
Module 3: Online
🌍Environmentally conscious: Bootcamp location conveniently situated near train station.
📆 Duration:
Module 1: Thursday May 8th (to be confirmed), 6PM CET (CET) till 7.30pm (CET)
Module 2: Friday May 16th, 2pm CET till Sunday May 18th, 5pm CET
Module 3: 30 min reflection call - free to book ion June
👥 Format: Group-based, hands-on exercises and peer discussions
🎤 Trainers:
🎯 Outcome: Walk away with a clearer sense of direction and practical
strategies for your next step
Application:
Apply by midnight on 4 April for your chance to be part of the May ‘25 edition!
After registration with your motivation, we will send you a link to book a 15-minute appointment with our trainers. This will be a selection interview to assess your fit with the program and to select 20 participants from the candidates of the 5 Flemish universities.
One month prior to the start of the program, we will announce our selection. In case there are more suitable candidates, we will create a reserve list to address any last-minute changes and also for future editions of the program.
Price
Free of charge for researchers at KUL, UAntwerpen, UGent, UHasselt, VUB.
Participation will be paid for you by your host university. Each university has its own no-show policy and will handle that differently. Bear in mind that a no-show fee may apply.
In case of questions, do not hesitate to contact your university representative:
UGent: Katrien de Gelder – Katrien.deGelder@UGent.be
KUL: Nicole Wedell von Leupoldt – careercenter@kuleuven.be
UHasselt: Rosanne Ceuppens – doctoralschools@uhasselt.be
UAntwerpen: Kristien Daems – DoctoralSchool@uantwerpen.be
VUB: Anne-Sofie Vanhaeght – rtdo@vub.be
Ready to challenge yourself and expand your possibilities?
3 Modules
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Online welcome session - Thursday May 8th (to be confirmed), 6PM CET (CET) till 7.30pm (CET)
Speaker: To be announced
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📍 Bootcamp weekend onsite in Ostend
📆 Friday May 16 at 2pm CET till Sunday May 18th at 5PM
Program:
May 16th: Arrival in Ostend
Getting to know each other
the importance of collaboration, building relationships and having confidence
Entrepreneurial teamwork
Pitch yourself
Out-of-the-comfort-zone challenge: Firewalk & Arrow Breaking
Networking Dinner
May 17th: Learning how to spot entrepreneurship opportunities and exploring your entrepreneurial mindset
Healthy mind in a healthy body
Self Leadership
Entrepreneurs’ Mindset
The Entrepreneurs’ setting
Research & Entrepreneurship experience
May 18th: Understanding of personal values, motivations and direction.
Team spirit
Personal Goals & -ambitions
Your entrepreneurial Self
Presentations
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1-on-1 reflection session
30 min meeting - Free to book in June
In Cooperation with
Sign up.
Explore your Researchpreneurship mindset and potential during this two-day onsite program.
Fill out the form and let us know why you’d love to be part of it.