Entrepreneurship
Readiness Level
Discover your entrepreneurial readiness with our 10-question self-assessment. Get your personalised ERL radar profile and actionable improvement suggestions.
A prototype tool supporting HelioHelix | SolarHub Entrepreneurship Training Initiatives
ERL Snapshot Self-Assessment
Rate Your Readiness
Complete honestly — there are no wrong answers. This is your personal starting point. Each question is rated from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest).
The survey is completely anonymous and no personal data are recorded.
Entrepreneurial Awareness
I am aware that my research or design work could have commercial or societal value beyond the academic context.
Opportunity Recognition
I can identify at least one real-world problem that my RES design idea could solve for a specific customer or user group.
IP Awareness
I understand the basic IP considerations relevant to my work (e.g. publication vs. patent trade-off, freedom to operate).
Route-to-Market
I can name and distinguish between at least two routes to market for a research result (e.g. licensing, spinout, partnership, open innovation).
Mindset & Risk Tolerance
I am comfortable with uncertainty and am willing to test ideas that might fail in order to learn and improve.
Network & Ecosystem
I have connected with people outside my university who could support a venture (mentors, investors, other entrepreneurs, accelerator staff, etc.).
Funding & Resources
I am aware of at least one funding mechanism available to early-stage innovators or researchers (grants, vouchers, EIC, equity, etc.).
Team & Collaboration
I have (or can identify) complementary skills in my network to form a team around my idea (technical, business, communication).
Commitment & Action
I have taken at least one concrete action in the last 6 months to move an idea toward commercialisation or real-world impact.
Personal Vision
I can see myself as an entrepreneur or innovation champion within the next 3 years.
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