Entrepreneurship for researchers
Developing an entrepreneurial mind-set enables researchers to apply entrepreneurial thinking to their research and to gain confidence in the commercialisation space.
Researcher Training Programmes Timetable 2024/25
Workshops for PhD Students
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mind-set - 2-hour workshop (Online)
Introducing some of the practical skills needed to develop an entrepreneurial mind-set.
- 7th November 2024 (10:00 - 12:00)
- 12th March 2025 (10:00 - 12:00)
- 30th April 2025 (10:00 - 12:00) Register Now
Opportunity Spotting and Shaping Ideas for the real world – 2-hour workshop (Online)
Introducing processes to help you spot opportunities, define a problem and create ideas to solve it.
- 19th November 2024 (10:00 – 12:00)
- 29th May 2025 (10:00 - 12:00) Register Now
Marketing and Innovation Failures – 2-hour workshop (Online)
Introducing some of the most common reasons innovations fail and the lessons we can learn.
- 5th December 2024 (10:00 – 12:00)
- 14th May 2025 (10:00 - 12:00) Register Now
Programmes for Researchers
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Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme
This bespoke programme is designed for final-year PhD students, PDRAs and Early-Career Researchers who have an interest in creating impact through commercialisation. Delivered by research and innovation experts, the programme runs twice a year.
The programme includes a series of interactive personal and professional development sessions which introduce the concept of commercialisation, equipping researchers with strategies to take ideas forward and discover new pathways to funding.
Semester 2: Now closed for applications
Programme dates: 28th April - 17th July 2025
The next programme will run in Semester 1 of 2025/26 - Register your interest now
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MCEL60091/2 Innovation and Commercialisation of Research (ICR)
A 10-week accredited programme for 3rd and 4th year PhD students to apply entrepreneurial thinking to develop a commercialisation idea based on their own research area, gaining skills and confidence to transfer research knowledge to the market.
This programme examines various aspects of commercialisation of research. Students evaluate their business opportunity, developing a commercial business case, and prepare a 5-minute pitch and business proposal canvas. The programme includes lectures, study group tutorial sessions and follow-on sessions supporting those wishing to take their idea forward.
Delivery: In person and online
Semester 1: 7 October 2024 (10 weeks, Monday 14:00 – 16:00)
Semester 2: 10 February 2025 (10 weeks, Monday 13:00 – 15:00)
Download the Application form to secure your place.