Commercial Researchers
We are excited to announce the WE Innovate Programme, designed to support women-led teams with entrepreneurial ideas. This initiative provides the tools, knowledge, and guidance needed to bring business visions to life. For more information click HERE
ICURe (Innovation-to-Commercialisation of University Research) is a 3-month, full-time online program funded by Innovate UK. Using lean start-up methods, it helps university early-career researchers (ECRs) explore market viability for products or services derived from their research. Teams receive training, support, and up to £35,000 in funding to validate their ideas outside the lab. To find out more about this programme click HERE
The ENGAGE Programme is a dynamic initiative designed to equip researchers with the tools they need to extend their influence beyond academia. Through specialised training sessions in communication, storytelling, pitching, and other essential skills, participants acquire invaluable abilities to articulate their research to wider audiences effectively. For more information on the programme click HERE
Future Leaders Fellowships (FLF) is a cross-UK Research and Innovation scheme enabling fellows to tackle ambitious and challenging research and develop their own careers. It offers long-term, flexible support, including the fellow's salary and research, staff and training costs, plus the opportunity of a permanent academic position on successful completion of the fellowship. For more information click HERE