The Ideation Society at Queen’s University is a dynamic collective for the research community—a space where creators, scholars, and visionaries come together to shape the future. Innovation begins with ideas, but it takes collaboration, skills, and bold thinking to bring them to life. Through expert-led workshops, hands-on learning, and a network of innovators, members gain the tools to transform ground breaking research into real-world impact. Whether refining storytelling, exploring emerging technologies, or developing entrepreneurial skills, The Ideation Society is a launchpad for transformation. 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

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

The WE Innovate Programme supports women-led and non-binary-led teams with entrepreneurial ideas, offering tools and guidance to develop their ventures. Open to QUB students, researchers, alumni, and a limited number of external applicants, the pilot is already underway. To express interest in future cohorts, email innovationprogrammes@qub.ac.uk or click here for more information.