In partnership with The Preventing Plastic Pollution with Engineering Biology (P3EB) Mission Hub, this programme is designed for researchers who want to explore commercial opportunities and are seeking support to realise the commercial potential of their discoveries, innovations and intellectual property.
This programme is ideal for you if you are interested in accessing translational funding, pursuing licensing opportunities, developing a spinout, or simply exploring different routes to impact.
"I found the course very informative and enjoyed the opportunity to develop my own project in relation to the course material. I feel I have a template, based on the materials provided and the notes I made to develop a commercialisation opportunity in relation to my reserach"
Dr Andrew Graham
Teesside University
The programme is an interactive cohort-based programme that provides researchers with a platform for exploring opportunities for delivering socio-economic impact. Additionally, they learn valuable principles that can be applied to future projects.
It’s designed for researchers interested in learning more about commercialisation but lack the confidence to pursue it in a meaningful way
The programme offers a blend of group work with peers, self-study to explore key concepts, and application activities designed to apply principles to live projects as appropriate.
"Being officially part of this programme and gaining systematic knowledge about all these key areas has boosted my understanding of the whole commercialisation process and made me confident to pursue further work".
What do you learn?
The programme is designed to develop the skills and competencies most directly linked to delivering meaningful Knowledge Exchange, Commercialisation & Impact. Through the programme you’ll measurably increase your confidence in core commercialisation & impact.
In this programme you will learn the key elements needed to work towards delivering real world, socio-economic impact through your research
Engage effectively with key stakeholders
Clearly define your opportunity for impact
Quickly validate your opportunity
Pitch your idea to access resources
Build and leverage your commercialisation network
Understand the basics of IP
Access institutional resources to support your journey
Participants realise a measurable change in their knowledge and confidence in 9 critical areas that correlate delivering successful knowledge exchange, commercialisation and impact.
In addition to developing key competencies, participants have the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned to their own situation, helping to advance a real project as appropriate.
Finally, through the programme participants actively expand and strengthen their network with other like-minded researchers and key support staff who can offer support and guidance.
Increased number of industry contacts.
Initial meetings with industry partners.
Increased confidence in your ability to engage with potential partners.
Better understanding of how to move from interest to grant funded project.
Participants are expected to be able to attend all sessions to get the full experience of the programme.
