Jussi Kasurinen 'University of Technology), University supporting Start-Ups: Lessons Learned from Doing Something Actually Useful”
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Jussi Kasurinen 'University of Technology), University supporting Start-Ups: Lessons Learned from Doing Something Actually Useful”
- 1. University Does Not Have to Be aTerrible Parter Lessons Learned with Supporting Start-Ups Presented by Jussi Kasurinen (D.Sc.)
- 2. Role of University in Projects // Cooperation? Interviews, workshops, seminars, meetings, constantly demanding time? Studies that will be available 2 years from now, no added value besides training material? Participating to things, but not actually doing anything?
- 3. What Do Start-Ups Need? Start-Ups have three needs: Money (… Money and Money),Talent and Contacts. Tools, Asset licenses, marketing and test platforms largest ”must have” expenses. ”Office would be nice” In practice 2-4 SME business owners making a mobile game.
- 4. What Universities Have? In most cases, university needs companies more than company universities. Resources: Business, process knowledge Programming knowledge Human resources (interns) Funding options Contacts
- 5. How to Make ItWork LUT funder in the game business hatchery ”LevelUp Lappeenranta” ::Tools, Office Added voluntary courses which support game industry-specific tools ::Talent Add examples to existing courses (f.e. teach Scrum in detail) :: More talent
- 6. Example :: Adding Games Industry Considerations to the “Normal CS Program” Able to work in games industry • Applying existing computer science knowledge in games context. • Games-specific technologies and fundamental aspects • Working in teams; understanding the different tasks and needs. • Prototyping, designing a game. • Ability to work as a member of ”real” team. • Business and marketing aspects of making games.
- 7. How to Make ItWork Coordinate internships and thesis works to startups. ::Talent Apply game company people as teaching and guest lecturer staff :: Money, test Platforms Provide student (and other) start-ups with business contacts :: Contacts
- 8. Our Results 200k Euros for 3 years :: 5 new local companies, + 15 new jobs to the region. Regional cooperation with Cursor Oy, Game Cluster and Playa Network. + Publications and other stuff on Game Industry from theViewpoint of Software Engineering and other “normal” stuff.