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????️ In this episode of the SciWell Podcast, we talk to Julia Palma, Head of the Entrepreneurship Unit at the Parc de Recerca of the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Julia works on connecting scientific knowledge with the market, helping researchers and students create companies that provide innovative solutions to society's problems. ???? Julia shares her personal and professional journey, addressing topics such as: • What is knowledge transfer and how does it benefit society? • The steps to start a business from university. • How to become an entrepreneur as a scientist. • Key skills such as resilience, teamwork and communication. • Success stories and how to get millions of euros in financing even without having a finished product. 0:00 Introduction and presentation by Julia Palma. 1:25 From economics to entrepreneurship: Julia's career. 2:34 Knowledge transfer: What is it and why does it matter? 3:43 The shift towards work with social impact. 5:34 Why scientists are already entrepreneurs. 6:24 Intellectual property and how to protect your ideas. 7:48 Impact of transfer on society. 8:43 Innovation ecosystems: Keys to success. 10:59 The value of failure in entrepreneurship. 14:03 Generating contacts and forming an interdisciplinary team. 16:38 Early-stage financing: How to get it. 18:05 Key skills: Generosity, resilience and teamwork. 21:17 Steps to transfer knowledge and create a company. 24:00 Communication and passion: Keys to attract investors. 26:20 Key skills to succeed in technology transfer. 27:31 The dilemma: Publish or patent? 30:35 Validate with the market: Find the perfect niche. 34:16 Advice for researchers who want to start their own business. Important note: This video is for educational purposes only and addresses ongoing medical research. All treatments mentioned are in experimental phases or under clinical evaluation. This content does not provide medical advice or endorse any particular treatment. ???? What can I do to bring my technology or development to society? Julia gives us the keys to enhance the discoveries of the scientific world. ???? Contact Julia Palma ([email protected]) through her Networks (LinkedIn). ???? Listen to the full episode also on Spotify and subscribe for more content on science, innovation and entrepreneurship. Activate notifications! Follow us on all social networks so you don't miss anything! #ScienceForAll #AcademyToIndustry #PhD #sciwellpodcast #Parcderecerca #Entrepreneurship #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Spinoff #ScientificCareers