A good idea is only the beginning. How can it be turned into an international project with real funding and partners from leading European universities?
We will look for answers to these questions at the workshop “Unite! Seed Fund – from an Idea to an International Project”, taking place on 23 January at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. The event is open to students, academic teachers, and researchers who plan to apply for a grant in the upcoming call. The application period opens on 20 January and runs until 20 March.
Unite! Seed Fund is one of the most accessible support instruments within the European University Alliance Unite!. Minimal formal requirements, a fast decision-making process, and a strong focus on innovation are its key features. During the meeting at WUST, participants will learn how to use this potential in practice—from the first idea, through team building, to drafting a proposal ready for further consultation.
The event will be opened by Prof. Renata Krzyżyńska, Vice-Rector for External Relations. The first part of the meeting will provide an introduction to the Seed Fund programme—its objectives, scope of support, and examples of projects already implemented within Unite!. This will be followed by a short Q&A session and networking over coffee.
The main part of the event will consist of parallel workshops tailored to three target groups. Students will focus on developing innovative, interdisciplinary initiatives—from technological projects and hackathons to social actions. Researchers will learn how to use the Seed Fund as a rapid proof of concept ahead of applying for a larger grant. Academic teachers will take part in the track “Educational Innovations with Unite! – from Idea to Implementation”, designed for those considering new courses, modules, COIL projects, micro-credentials, or summer schools delivered in international cooperation.
Workshops for students, researchers, and academic teachers
Date: 23 January 2026
Venue: Building D-20, 10:00–13:00
Registration: via online form
Programme:
10:00–10:30 Opening: What is the Unite! Seed Fund?
Prof. Renata Krzyżyńska, Vice-Rector for External Relations
– current programme objectives
– scope of support and types of funded projects
– examples of completed projects
– Q&A session (brief, general)
10:30–11:00 Networking and coffee break
11:00–13:00 Parallel workshops for students, academic teachers, and researchers
