Developing Enterprise and Industry Collaborations in Academia

A dynamic programme has been developed to support colleagues who wish to develop strategic collaborations with commercial and industry partners. It will be offered to individuals who can contribute in the development of enterprise and commercial relationship building. The approach is based on a cohort so if selected your attendance to a majority of sessions is required.

Why 

  • Developing societal and economic Impact
  • Creating more user-led research
  • Delivering consultancy and CPD
  • Growing industrial placements opportunities and industry-based student projects

Aims

  • To identify and build your commercial skillset
  • To develop a shared language and understanding to facilitate engagement with industry
  • Develop an action plan to increase commercial consultancy, collaboration and research
  • To engage with colleagues from across the University to share learning and understanding 

Programme

The programme incorporates networking events where you will meet experienced business development professionals, commercialisation consultants and service providers from regional businesses.  These people can help you move projects forward in your faculty.