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 2023/24
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.
- 12 October 2023 (11:00 - 13:00)
- 14 February 2024 (11:00 - 13:00)
- 24 April 2024 (11:30 - 13:30) Find out more and Register Now
Generating and Shaping Ideas – Half day workshop (Online)
Introducing processes to help you spot opportunities, define a problem and create ideas to solve it.
Exploring Enterprise Creation – Full day workshop
Learn how to spot an opportunity for an enterprise from a research idea and the basics of developing a research-led business.
Developing a Business Idea for the Creative Industries – Full day workshop
Develop commercial awareness, critical thinking, and creative communication skills.
Programmes for Researchers
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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: 25 September 2024 (10 weeks, Wednesday 11:00 – 13:00)
Semester 2: 29 January 2025 (10 weeks, Wednesday 11:00 – 13:00)
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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 1:
Information Sessions: 18th and 19th October 2023
Applications Open: 19th October
Application Deadline: 30th October
Programme: 16th November 2023 - 19th February 2024
Semester 2:
Information Sessions: 20th and 21st March 2024
Applications Open: 21st March
Application Deadline: 1st April
Programme: 16th April - 13th June 2024
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Network Intelligence (nIQ) Academy
An insight into Network Intelligence - guides aspiring researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators through a structured process during which they build their ecosystem and learn to utilise their networks more effectively. (Online and in-person)
Semester 1: November 2023
Semester 2: Spring/Summer 2024
Download the Application form to secure your place.
