Train the Trainer programme open for applications

Following a successful pilot programme that we are delighted to announce that the Train the Trainer (TtT) programme is now open for applications. The programme is specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of educators in the fields of deep tech (DT) and Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E), to address the significant gap in the integration of deep tech and I&E content in higher education, and aims to build a robust community of well-equipped educators who can foster a more dynamic and integrated approach to teaching deep tech and I&E.

Why is the Train the Trainer programme important for the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative’s mission?

The Train the Trainer programme is crucial for the EIT Deep Tech Talent mission because it directly addresses the skills gap in deep tech by:

• Developing Competence: Beyond technical skills, the programme focuses on developing the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours necessary for educators to train successful entrepreneurs.
• Shaping Mindset and Behaviour: It emphasises personal dispositions and behaviours that are essential for navigating the complexities of the deep tech industry.
• Integrating Holistic Training: Through the principles of effectuation and the EntreComp framework, the educators that participate in the programme will teach their students to be technically proficient and competent in applying their skills in real-world entrepreneurial scenarios.

What challenges is it trying to solve?

• Knowledge Integration: Many educators lack the skills to effectively link I&E with deep tech content, which is crucial for preparing students to establish start-up businesses in the tech sector.
• Engagement: There is a need for more engaging and innovative teaching materials that can captivate deep tech students while imparting essential entrepreneurial skills.
• Teaching Techniques: Educators require training in advanced pedagogical techniques to enhance the learning experience.

Who is the programme for?

The Train the Trainer programme is specifically designed for university-level educators in the fields of deep tech and I&E. The primary target audience includes:

• Deep Tech Educators: Highly educated in STEM and deep tech, looking to combine their scientific teaching practices with innovative methods to inspire entrepreneurial mindsets in students.
• EE Educators (I&E educators): Experienced in teaching entrepreneurship and looking for novel approaches to engage technically skilled students aiming to start deep tech businesses

Scan the QR code below to register for the Information Session on 13 January 2025.

Why should DT and EE educators join this course?

The TtT programme offers unique benefits that are not commonly found in other training programmes:

• Leading resource access: Participants gain access to a dedicated peer-based learning platform, a premier resource for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship and Innovation education, supported by the EntreComp community.
• Immediate application: Offers a mix of video content, interactive apps, and takeaway assets that can be instantly implemented in the classroom, helping educators deliver impactful content with minimal preparation time.
• Real-life relevance: The programme emphasises real-life applications through its use of the Harvard Business School’s Case Method teaching technique, which is effective in developing I&E competences in students.
• AI integration: The programme introduces educators to cutting-edge tools and innovative uses of AI to create engaging and effective assets that will enhance their teaching.
• Reflective activities: It provides ideas for activities that promote high-order thinking and reflection among students.
• European network: Participants connect with like-minded educators across Europe, fostering a collaborative and supportive peer-to-peer support network to facilitate ongoing collaboration and sharing of best practices.

Programme outline

The programme runs for two months and consists of hybrid sessions and an online peer-to-peer forum, equipping educators to enrich their training methods and develop new content.

Following the live launch session participants complete three modules:

• Importance of DT and I&E crossover
• Popular and emerging technologies in DT
• Defining learning outcomes and assessment

Participants will then take part in a live support session before completing three further modules:

• Teaching methodologies
• Creating a living community
• Understanding effectuation

After completion of these three modules, participants will attend a live graduation session.

Register your interest through the form below

Any questions?

Please email: dtti@bantani.com