Učni načrt predmeta

Predmet:
Od ideje do inovacije
Course:
Transforming Ideas into Innovations
Študijski program in stopnja /
Study programme and level		 Študijska smer /
Study field		 Letnik /
Academic year		 Semester /
Semester
Ekotehnologije, Nanoznanosti in nanotehnologije, Informacijske in komunikacijske tehnologije, Senzorske tehnologije, 3. stopnja / 1 1
Ecotechnologies, Information and Communication Technologies, Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies, Sensor Technologies, 3rd cycle / 1 1
Vrsta predmeta / Course type
Izbirni / Elective
Univerzitetna koda predmeta / University course code:
SPL-938
Predavanja
Lectures		 Seminar
Seminar		 Vaje
Tutorial		 Klinične vaje
work		 Druge oblike
študija		 Samost. delo
Individ. work		 ECTS
15 15 15 105 5

*Navedena porazdelitev ur velja, če je vpisanih vsaj 15 študentov. Drugače se obseg izvedbe kontaktnih ur sorazmerno zmanjša in prenese v samostojno delo. / This distribution of hours is valid if at least 15 students are enrolled. Otherwise the contact hours are linearly reduced and transfered to individual work.

Nosilec predmeta / Course leader:
izr. prof. dr. Ita Junkar
Sodelavci / Lecturers:
Jeziki / Languages:
Predavanja / Lectures:
slovenščina, angleščina
Vaje / Tutorial:
Slovenian, English
Pogoji za vključitev v delo oz. za opravljanje študijskih obveznosti:
Prerequisites:

Zaključen študij druge stopnje ustrezne (naravoslovne ali tehniške) smeri ali zaključen študij druge stopnje na drugih področjih z dokazanim poznavanjem osnov področja predmeta (pisna dokazila, pogovor).

Completed second-cycle studies in natural sciences or engineering, or completed second-cycle studies in other fields with proven knowledge of the fundamentals of the subject area (certificates, interview).

Vsebina:
Content (Syllabus outline):

Predmet je zasnovan interdisciplinarno in je namenjen študentom vseh študijskih smeri, saj spodbuja sodelovanje, povezovanje znanj ter razumevanje različnih raziskovalnih in tehnoloških področij. Poučevanje bo potekalo predvsem v obliki delavnic, timskega dela in učenja na primerih iz prakse, kjer bodo študenti razvijali lastne ideje ter predloge za inovacije z realnim tržnim potencialom. Teme predmeta vključujejo:
• Načela ustvarjanja idej in kreativnega reševanja problemov
• Znanost o sodelovanju: sestava in vodenje uspešnih timov
• Metode ocenjevanja tržnega in tehnološkega potenciala ter razvoj idej v izvedljive produkte ali storitve
• Prenos znanja in prototipiranje tehnologij
• Razvijanje strategij za analizo trga, zaščito intelektualne lastnine in prenos tehnologij
• Ustvarjanje komercializacijskega načrta za inovativne projekte
• Poslovni model za znanstvene inovacije
• Priprava učinkovite predstavitve (pitch) za specifično občinstvo

The course is designed in an interdisciplinary manner and is intended for students of all study programmes, as it encourages collaboration, integration of knowledge, and understanding of diverse research and technological fields. Teaching will primarily take place through workshops, teamwork, and case-based learning, where students develop their own ideas and proposals for innovations with real market potential. Topics covered include:
• Principles of idea creation and creative problem-solving
• The science of teamwork: building and leading successful teams
• Methods to evaluate market and technological potential, and to develop ideas into feasible products or services
• Knowledge transfer and technology prototyping
• Developing strategies for market analysis, intellectual property protection, and technology transfer
• Creating commercialization roadmaps for innovative projects
• Business models for scientific innovation
• Preparing effective pitches for specific audiences

Temeljna literatura in viri / Readings:

Knjige / Books:
Chesbrough, H. (2020). Open Innovation Results: Going Beyond the Hype and Getting Down to Business. Oxford University Press.
Rowe, P. G. (2013). Design Thinking: Understand – Improve – Apply. Berg Publishers.
Kelley, T., & Kelley, D. (2013). Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All. Crown Business.
Brown, T., & Wyatt, J. (2019). Change by Design: How Design Thinking Creates New Alternatives for Business and Society. HarperBusiness.
Govindarajan, V., & Trimble, C. (2020). The Three Box Solution: A Strategy for Leading Innovation. Harvard Business Review Press.
Sinek, S. (2009). Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Portfolio.
Byers, T., Dorf, R., & Nelson, A. Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise (5th ed.). https://techventures.stanford.edu/
Value Proposition Design. https://www.strategyzer.com/library/value-proposition-design-2

Revije / Journals:
European Journal of Innovation Management (EJIM); Technovation; Business Horizons; Journal of Technology Transfer

Cilji in kompetence:
Objectives and competences:

Cilji:
• Opremiti študente s teoretičnim in praktičnim razumevanjem celotnega procesa inovacij — od ustvarjanja idej do komercializacije
• Spodbujati sposobnost sestave, vodenja in dela v interdisciplinarnih timih ter jih pripraviti za učinkovito upravljanje in sodelovanje pri inovativnih projektih
• Omogočiti študentom, da ocenijo potrebe trga, analizirajo priložnosti in ustvarijo strategije za komercializacijo inovativnih tehnologij in rešitev
• Oblikovanje trajnostnih poslovnih modelov za znanstvene inovacije, vključno z upravljanjem intelektualne lastnine in prenosom tehnologij
• Razviti sposobnosti in znanje za jasno in prepričljivo predstavitev lastnih idej, rešitev in strategij komercializacije različnim deležnikom

Kompetence:
• Interdisciplinarno strokovno znanje
• Ustvarjalno razmišljanje in sposobnosti reševanja problemov
• Raziskave in inovacije
• Komunikacijske sposobnosti
• Sposobnost oblikovanja in vodenja visoko učinkovitih timov v raziskovalnih in inovacijskih projektih
• Spretnosti uporabe strukturiranih metodologij (kot so design thinking in poslovni model kanvas) za ocenjevanje, prototipiranje in izpopolnjevanje idej v tržno pripravne produkte ali storitve
• Kompetence pri razumevanju in uporabi tehnik prototipiranja na različnih področjih
• Sposobnost ustvarjanja in izvedbe prepričljivih predstavitev

Objectives:
• Equip students with the theoretical and practical understanding of the entire innovation process — from ideation through to commercialization
• Foster the ability to build, lead, and work in interdisciplinary teams, preparing students to manage and collaborate effectively on innovative projects
• Enable students to evaluate market needs, analyse opportunities, and create strategies for the commercialization of innovative technologies and solutions
• Develop sustainable business models for scientific innovations, including intellectual property management and technology transfer
• Develop the ability and knowledge to clearly and persuasively present ideas, solutions, and commercialization strategies to different stakeholders

Competences:
• Interdisciplinary expertise
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Research and innovation
• Communication skills
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams in research and innovation projects
• Skills in applying structured methodologies (such as design thinking and the business model canvas) to evaluate, prototype, and refine ideas into market-ready products or services
• Competence in understanding and applying prototyping techniques across various fields
• Ability to create and deliver compelling pitches

Predvideni študijski rezultati:
Intendeded learning outcomes:

• Sposobnost presoje in izboljšave inovativnih idej ter njihovega preoblikovanja v izvedljive in tržno zanimive produkte ali storitve
• Sposobnost pretvorbe znanstvenih raziskav in tehnoloških inovacij v funkcionalne prototipe, pripravljene za testiranje in tržno uporabo
• Sposobnost ustvarjanja in izvajanja temeljnih strategij za analizo trga, zaščito intelektualne lastnine in upravljanje procesov prenosa tehnologij
• Oblikovanje poslovnih modelov za znanstvene inovacije, ki se navezujejo na potrebe trga in finančne cilje
• Priprava in izvedba prepričljivih predstavitev, prilagojenih tipu občinstva, s katerimi jasno prikažejo vrednost in potencial njihovih inovacij

• Ability to evaluate and refine innovative ideas, transforming them into viable and market-ready products or services
• Skills to convert scientific research and technological innovations into functional prototypes ready for testing and market application
• Skills to create and implement strategies for market analysis, intellectual property protection, and management of technology transfer processes
• Ability to design business models for scientific innovations, aligning financial and market objectives
• Ability to prepare and deliver persuasive pitches tailored to different audiences, clearly communicating the value and potential of their innovations

Metode poučevanja in učenja:
Learning and teaching methods:

Interaktivno delo, timsko delo. Predstavitev predmeta v obliki kratkih predavanj.

Interactive work, teamwork. Introduction to the subject in the form of short lectures.

Načini ocenjevanja:
Delež v % / Weight in %
Assesment:
Ustna predstavitev tematike raziskav posameznega študenta
60 %
Oral presentation of the student's research topic
Seminarska naloga
40 %
Seminar work
Reference nosilca / Lecturer's references:
1. JUNKAR, Ita, BENČINA, Metka, ZAPLOTNIK, Rok, et al. Method for treatment of medical metals and their alloys: European Patent EP 4 049 690 B1, 2024-08-14
2. BENČINA, Metka, KOVAČ, Janez, LAKOTA, Katja, et al. Advancements and biocompatibility of stainless steel: improved cell membrane adhesion and antibacterial properties. In: Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly, vol. 40. Elsevier: Academic Press, 2024, pp. 33–53
3. BAJT LEBAN, Mirjam, KOSEC, Tadeja, KOCIJAN, Aleksandra, et al. Influence of the oxidizing technique on the biocompatible and corrosion properties of Ti6Al4V in a physiological environment. Applied Surface Science. 2025, vol. 681, 161486, pp. 1–13
4. BIRK, Luka, RENER-SITAR, Ksenija, BENČINA, Metka, JUNKAR, Ita. Dental silicate ceramics surface modification by non-thermal plasma: a systematic review. Dental Materials. Jan. 2024, vol. 40, iss. 3, pp. 531–545
5. RENER-SITAR, Ksenija, JUNKAR, Ita, CVELBAR, Uroš, MOZETIČ, Miran. Metoda za izboljšanje vezave dentalne silikatne keramike s kompozitnimi cementi: patent SI 26082 A, 2022-04-29