THE EUROPEAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME ON INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE (ELPIS PROGRAMME)
Programme Objectives and Approach
The European Leadership Programme on Industrial Science (ELPIS) is an executive education programme developed by the EuroTeQ University Alliance partners.
ELPIS aims to address the significant challenges European industries face in maintaining global competitiveness. As companies seek to innovate through research in fields such as AI, biotech, photonics etc (The 10 Critical Technologies of the EU), the programme focuses on:
Critical technologies interact and overlap, AI and quantum computing influences all science and research results and speeds up work processes and result that lead to an increase in products, services and results.
Helping companies explore opportunities for innovation by understanding the convergence of technologies, understanding how deep tech works and the importance of creating effective environments for entrepreneurship.
- Introducing an novel approach to leadership for industrial science that blends interdisciplinary insights. The goal is to empower participants to shape company strategies through effective personal leadership in R&D, Product Development etc.
Facilitating the creation of a robust network of science and technology leaders across Europe. The interaction in our program takes place over several modules, and leads to new contacts across domains and facilitates contact across industries.
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Target groups
The participants in our programme modules will be an interdisciplinary group of 15-20 carefully selected professionals from across engineering, STEM, research and business that we believe will benefit from learning together over a 4-day module, and throughout our 18 months executive ELPIS program.
Engineering professionals, STEM specialists and diverse business generalists in a mid- to high-level career role covering both R&D, tech expertise, and marketing and sales roles responsible for driving innovation, discovering new products, services and explore new avenues for convergence of technology across disciplines and industries to strengthen the competitiveness of their company.
Example job titles of potential participants
- Senior R&D Specialist, Head of R&D, Lead Scientist
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Head of specific IT or Tech areas, Head of Data Management
- Director of Product, Product Development Manager, Head of Marketing, Head of Sales
- Founder of a tech startup, Head of a university spinout, Head of a Research Section at university
Programme Structure
The programme is organized into 5 modules, each lasting 4 days, held in-person at 8 different leading technical universities and business schools across Europe. The first module, “Leadership for Industrial Science,” is designed to set the stage for the subsequent three technology-focused modules. Succesful active participation in the modules is rewarded by an individual course diploma. The experience culminates with a Capstone Project module enabling participants to integrate and apply their learnings in real-world scenarios relevant for their respective companies. Handing in the Capstone project for review by a European academic panel leads to the issuing of an executive programme certificate.
Outcomes
Modules
LEADERSHIP
What will you learn ?
Explore how to lead and innovate in science- and technology-driven environments by transforming research and development into impactful business and aligning innovation with strategy for competetiveness. Gain personal leadership skills for industrial science and innovation.
Where ?
DTU – Denmark
Next date
3-6 November 2025
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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
What will you learn ?
Gain the skills to critically assess and apply advanced manufacturing technologies for strategic, sustainable, and industry-specific impact.
Where ?
TUM – Germany
Next date
9-12 December 2025
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NEW MATERIALS
What will you learn ?
Explore, analyze, and apply advanced materials to solve industrial challenges, drive sustainable innovation, and unlock new entrepreneurial opportunities.
Where ?
Ecole polytechnique – France
Next date
Coming soon
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LIFESCIENCE AND BIO TECH
What will you learn ?
Gain the strategic insight and technological expertise needed to lead innovation while cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset to drive impact in life sciences and biosolutions.
Where ?
DTU – Denmark
Next date
26-29 January 2026
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MICRO/NANO ELECTRONICS – PHOTONICS
What is it about ?
Deploy the potential of nanoelectronics and photonics to design next-generation technologies, optimize system performance, and drive breakthrough innovation across high-impact sectors.
Where ?
TU/e – Netherlands
Next date
Coming soon
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
What will you learn ?
Explore AI fundamentals, analyze real-world applications, apply insights across domains, and lead innovation and entrepreneurship with confidence.
Where ?
TUM – Germany
CTU – Czech Republic
Next date
20-23 January 2026 (TUM)
Coming soon (CTU)
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SECURITY & CONNECTIVITY TECH
What will you learn ?
Gain the skills to leverage cutting-edge security and connectivity technologies to protect systems, enable innovation, and lead confidently in a connected world.
Where ?
TalTech – Estonia
Next date
Coming soon
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