3rd Period Summary

As BSR DeepTech Launch progresses into its next phase, the third project period marked a pivotal moment where planning transformed into measurable outcomes. This semester was defined by focused efforts to assess, evaluate, and refine our exploratory workshops, ensuring they effectively meet the needs of the next generation of deep tech entrepreneurs.

The series of workshops was more than a set of learning sessions — it became a collaborative testing ground, where scientific potential met entrepreneurial ambition. PhD students, researchers, and future founders were invited not only to gain business skills but also to engage in a structured learning journey — one that encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.

To ensure these sessions delivered meaningful value, the Project Partners jointly identified key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate participation rates, engagement levels, and learning outcomes. These KPIs provided a clear, data-driven picture of the workshops’ relevance and impact.

The 4th International Steering Committee (ISC) brought all partners together to review workshop results, re-analyze the 2nd Feedback Survey, and most importantly, to discuss the road ahead. This collaborative platform allowed partners to exchange experiences, compare regional perspectives, and ensure that local nuances were captured alongside shared challenges and successes.

Following the workshops, a comprehensive post-workshop survey was conducted across all participating regions. The 2nd Feedback Survey served as a crucial tool, capturing participants’ experiences, assessing how well the workshops aligned with their needs, and gathering honest reflections on what worked — and what could be improved.

With the survey results in hand, partners embarked on a detailed analysis process, calculating the predefined KPIs and benchmarking outcomes against expectations. The results were clear:

• All key performance indicators were successfully achieved.
• Participants demonstrated high levels of engagement and knowledge retention.
• Overall satisfaction with the workshops exceeded expectations, reinforcing the importance of tailored content, hands-on exercises, and the practical application of entrepreneurial skills to deep tech contexts.
• The collected answers enabled the partners to gather feedback from the participants and re-assess the workshop scenarios to better tailor them to students’ needs for future editions.

These insights were consolidated into the Report on Exploratory Workshops. Drawing on regional reports, this report serves not only as a record of achievements but as a blueprint for future program design. It highlights recommendations for enhancing future workshops.

Most importantly, the findings from this period will directly feed into the development of the project’s final deliverables:

• a refined version of the Exploratory Workshop Scenarios, enriched by real-world feedback.
• the DeepTech Launch Toolbox, a comprehensive resource ensuring that the project’s impact extends well beyond its formal conclusion, equipping partners, universities, and incubators across the Baltic Sea Region with practical tools to nurture the next generation of deep tech entrepreneurs.

The third period underscored that successful innovation support is not just about delivering content — it’s about listening, learning, and evolving together. By combining structured evaluation with open dialogue, BSR DeepTech Launch continues to build a responsive, impactful, and sustainable model for empowering scientific talent to become entrepreneurial changemakers.

Looking Ahead

With a solid foundation built on shared insights and collaborative reflection, the next stages of the project will focus on finalizing and disseminating these tools — ensuring that the lessons learned benefit not only current participants, but also future generations of deep tech pioneers.

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