2008 TII SUMMER SCHOOL, 15-19 September, Volterra (I)
This year's summer school was held for the second time in Italy, at the Scuola Internazionale di Alta Formazione - SIAF International School for Advanced Education in Volterra.
The subjects covered this year are:
Day 1: |
Creativity and Innovation: An Introduction to Creative Problem-solving Techniques (CPS) |
Day 2: |
From Idea to Business Creation - Managing the Innovation Process |
Day 3: |
Making the Business Case for Technology Opportunities (Practical Bridge-building between Science and Business) |
Day 4: |
Spin-off Creation – Assessment and Coaching (morning) Introduction to Early-stage Financing-Investor Readiness (afternoon) |
Day 5: |
Building Success in International Project Management |
VENUE
The summer school was held in the SIAF International School for Advanced Education (http://www.siafvolterra.eu). Known as “The Learning Village in Tuscany”, the SIAF campus is located just outside the ancient Etruscan town of Volterra, 65km from Pisa and one hour’s drive from Florence and Sienna. The location combines a unique cultural experience with a breathtaking setting in the Tuscany countryside.
COST
The fee for the full course is €990 for TII members. Non-members are charged €1,390 and a special price of €690 is offered to TII members based in Central and Eastern Europe or a developing country. Non-members in a CEEC or developing country are charged €840. The fee covers tuition, course materials, refreshments and lunch on each day of the course. TII members wishing to register for fewer than 5 days are charged €330 per day. Non-members are charged €460 per day and CEEC/ developing country participants pay €230 per day if they are a member of TII and €280 if they are non-members.
ACCOMMODATION
Participants were accommodated in brand new executive single or double rooms on the SIAF campus. Please note that accommodation is not included in the course fee (see Practical Details page on the programme for rates and more details).
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