Type	EIT RIS Programmes, online
Nominal duration	self-study using virtual learning environment
Study language	English
Awards	EIT Label

Course fee	FREE

Entry qualification

The InfraBooster Foundation (initial level of InfraBooster educational programme) seeks applicants from scientific organizations, including universities and research institutes, that own commercially relevant research infrastructures. The program is also open to individuals who currently work or plan to work within research infrastructures or related scientific structures. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English You must be able to work and communicate in english.

Other requirements

Recruitment for InfraBooster is open for RIS countries: >> Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine and also, expands the geographical scope to include participants from: >> Outermost Regions: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France), the Azores and Madeira (Portugal) and the Canary Islands (Spain) >>Kosovo, Moldova Eligible applicants need to meet the following criteria: >> Reside and work in one of the eligible regions (please see above). >> Be employed at a higher education institution or public research institute that owns commercially relevant research infrastructures, or intend to work in such an institution in the near future. >> Priority will be given to scientists, technicians, and experts working in: technology transfer centres, research centres and support offices. Additionally, applications are open to individuals who are not yet employed in a research organization but are actively pursuing a career in research infrastructures and technology transfer. If your application is accepted: If your InfraBooster application is successful, you will receive an email message sent by the InfraBooster team at University of Warsaw, with information about your acceptance and further instructions. If you can’t find the message, please check your spam folder. Please ensure you REACT to this message and carefully follow all provided instructions and steps. Upon acceptance into the program, participants will gain access to the Kampus VLE platform, where all course materials and activities will be hosted. Detailed instructions on navigating the platform will be provided after registration.

More information	eitfood.eu/..oster/infrabooster-foundation

Overview

InfraBooster is a self-paced, modular training program designed for representatives of scientific organizations that own research infrastructures (RIs). The program provides capacity building and guidance in designing infrastructure-based services that could be offered to companies.

The program helps participants leverage existing assets, including commercially relevant research infrastructures, the expertise of research teams, and institutional knowledge.

InfraBooster will bring you closer to the industry, increasing the collaboration, international exposure and innovativeness of your institution, and help you establish a new source of revenue.

Participants will gain a common vocabulary and a deeper understanding of how research infrastructures can be utilized for science-industry collaboration. The program also helps in identifying viable infrastructures within an organization, allowing multiple research teams to engage in commercialization efforts.

This introductory module, InfraBooster Foundation, serves as a prerequisite for the advanced training program – InfraBooster Practitioner.

Upon successful completion, participants receive an EIT Label Certificate, confirming their accreditation in an educational program aligned with EIT standards.

Course outline

Introduction to InfraBooster certification pathways: knowledge, skills and competencies; benefits for participants and their organisations.

Leveraging research infrastructures (RIs) for knowledge transfer: the third mission of universities and public research institutes (going beyond teaching and research, societal contributions, knowledge transfer scenarios); making money from research at scientific organisations: technology transfer, spin-offs, contract R&D, analytical services and education and the opportunities for making money from commercial access to RIs; RIs of scientific organisations that open up opportunities for industrial collaboration and revenue generation: benefits, limitations and risks.

How to select research infrastructures (RIs) for knowledge transfer: identifiable, relevant and competitive RIs; looking for RIs differentiators; RIs as the basis for commercial strategy.

Programme structure

How is it delivered?

The InfraBooster Foundation program is available continuously throughout the year in an online, self-paced format.

Participants complete the course individually via the Kampus VLE platform, allowing for flexible learning at their own pace. The program remains accessible until the end of 2025, with no fixed start or end dates.

The program will be conducted in English – at least working knowledge is required.

InfraBooster Foundation is designed to be highly interactive, featuring a variety of learning methods:
>> Case studies – analyzing knowledge transfer opportunities and decision-making processes
>> Q&A materials – addressing key aspects of research infrastructure commercialization
>> Practical exercises – selecting and assessing R&D collaboration opportunities

Participants will explore case study, a fictional university faculty (FADES), and analyze:
>> Types of R&D activities and opportunities for industrial collaboration
>> Research infrastructures (RIs) – their unique characteristics and commercial potential
>> Target industries and customers that benefit from RIs
>> Revenue models for existing and planned RIs