Adaptive Practices in R&D Partnerships
Standalone module or integrated into the “Innovation, Strategy & Development” course
How to succeed in your R&D partnerships in various contexts?
This module immerses you in three immersive scenarios of collaborations between companies and research organizations. Your challenge: adapt your practices and decisions according to the specificities of each context, whether it concerns governance, technological objectives, maturity levels or legal constraints.
What you will experience in this module:
• Interactive case studies where you play the role of an R&D manager in negotiation
• Strategic choices to make that influence the evolution of the scenario
• Personalized feedback to understand your levers of action
• A final quiz to consolidate your learning
• A summary guided by a virtual coach to draw key lessons
You can follow this module independently, or include it in a more comprehensive approach by integrating the global “Innovation, Strategy & Development”, specifically designed for technology transfer stakeholders, innovation project managers, and R&D partnership managers.
Ideal for you if you are asking yourself the following questions:
• How to negotiate an R&D collaboration agreement in a new sector?
• What practices should be adopted with a public laboratory versus a technology startup?
• How to secure intellectual property while maintaining a climate of trust?
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
✔ Make informed decisions in real-life cases
✔ Identify the key variables to consider in a partnership
✔ Adapt your stance when dealing with different types of stakeholders
✔ Effectively structure the stages of an R&D collaboration
✔ Anticipate points of friction to better manage them
