The School of Health Innovation course, in collaboration with BI – The Norwegian Business School, is an esteemed program that focuses on turning research ideas into viable business plans. Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company that manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and medical devices, sponsors the program. It provides an enriching platform where academic learning meets practical entrepreneurship. Participants, including PhD students, Postdocs, young clinicians, and Professors, engage in intensive modules that span from September to November, held in Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm, Sweden.
Øystein Øvrebø's accomplishment is a testament to the University's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among its scholars. His project pitch was among the top three, selected from a competitive pool of participants from various partner countries, including Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
The course structure for 2023 involved two modules conducted by BI in Oslo and a final exam at the Oslo Science Park. Participants were mentored by experienced business professionals and were required to develop a written business plan and present an investor pitch as their final exam. This approach aligns with the course's aim of equipping researchers and clinicians with the necessary skills and networks to transform their research ideas into commercially successful ventures. Øystein has also been awarded a large student entrepreneur innovation grant from Innovation Norway based on this technology.
Øystein's success not only brings honor to our Department but also underscores the potential impact of academic research on the healthcare industry. It demonstrates how innovative ideas can be nurtured and developed into business models with the potential to contribute significantly to healthcare advancements.
We congratulate Øystein on this remarkable achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to the field of health innovation. This accomplishment inspires our academic community, encouraging more researchers to explore the intersection of science and entrepreneurship.
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