16th Young Academics Workshop 

7 September 2025, 13:30-17:00, Lucerne, Switzerland    

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About CIYA

The young academics workshop is organized by CIYA (Continuous Innovation Young Academics) and is conceived as a way to support the career development of young scholars in the field of continuous innovation by teaching and sharing with them major skills needed in an academic career. 

The 2025 Workshop

At this year's CIYA workshop in Lucerne, we will explore how to manage applied research & externally funded projects to ensure they are scientifically beneficial.

This workshop will address the intersection of projects developed in collaboration with external organizations and corporations and scientific advancement, offering insights into making externally funded research impactful beyond its immediate goals. For example, how to design projects that are practical relevant but still possible to publish research outcomes in high-ranked scientific journals.

The workshop will focus on four main areas:

• Balancing funding objectives with scientific inquiry – Strategies to align project goals with rigorous research outcomes.
• Navigating challenges in collaborative research – Insights into overcoming common hurdles in externally funded projects.
• Ensuring long-term scientific value – Methods to translate project results into enduring academic contributions.
• Direct experience - Sharing challenges, failures, and best practices from projects the faculty managed in the fields of digital innovation, platform thinking, and engagement in innovation.

Agenda for the workshop

14:00-14:30	Welcome and presentation of workshop participants
14.30-15.30	‘Case studies – sharing practical experiences’ (Luca Gastaldi, Daniel Trabucchi and Magnus Persson)
15.30-16.00	Coffee break
16.00-16.30	Develop strategies for your own externally funded research project
16.30-17.00	Reflection & closing

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with peers and experts, gain actionable insights, and ensure your funded projects contribute meaningfully to the scientific community.