What is the DBI?
The Doctorate in Business Innovation (DBI) is a unique, internationally oriented doctoral program offered by the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE) together with the University of Aveiro (Portugal). It is aimed at highly qualified specialists who want to develop scientifically sound solutions for specific entrepreneurial or social challenges.
The DBI combines academic excellence with practical application:
- Doctorate alongside work and with a practical orientation in your own company or industry context
- Individual supervision by international academics
- Development of research that strengthens innovation and competitive strategies
- Close links between science, business and sustainable development
Who can apply?
The programme is aimed at Master's graduates and professionals with experience in fields such as engineering, digitalization, healthcare, production, entrepreneurship or public policy who would like to make a strategic contribution to innovation through research.
How to apply
- Period: September 2-5, 2025 (only 4 days!)
- Application portal: To the application on ua.pt
- Required: Research proposal, Master's degree, professional experience, notarized documents
A few places are still available - so it's definitely worth applying.
Apply now and take the chance to join the DBI program in 2025!
Further information on the DBI at www.sce.de/dbi
If you have any questions or need support with the application process, please contact Michael Hack: michael.hack@sce.de