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) Register Now
- 12th February 2025 (10:00 - 12:00)
- 30th April 2025 (10:00 - 12:00)
Generating and Shaping Ideas – 2-hour workshop (Online)
Introducing processes to help you spot opportunities, define a problem and create ideas to solve it.
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) Register Now
- April 2025 (10:00 – 12:00)
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: 7 October 2024 (10 weeks, Monday 14:00 – 16:00)- Full
Semester 2: 10 February 2025 (10 weeks, Monday 13:00 – 15:00)
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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: 16th and 17th October 2024
Applications open: 17th October 2024
Application Deadline: 28th October 2024
Programme: 14th November 2024 - 19th February 2025
Semester 2:
Information Sessions: March 2025
Programme: April - June 2025
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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)
Coming Soon
Download the Application form to secure your place.
