Innovate UK ICURe

The BBSRC ICURe Explore Programme offers up to £35,000 funding, specialised mentorship and direct access to connections with industry leaders and investors - empowering #bioscience researchers like YOU to navigate the market with confidence. Applications are still open, start yours now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eehfFtd8 🔎 Find your market | Find your customers | Find yourself. Delivered by The Helix Way #ICUReExplore #ResearchtoMarket #MarketExploration #BioTech 

Registrations are still open for our ICURe Roadshow in London on Tuesday the 4th of March! Join us as we explore the world of research commercialisation, entrepreneurship and impact creation, gain insights from experts and connect with a community of innovators. 💡 ⏰ Only 1 week to go! Book your spot today! https://lnkd.in/eTpNwDjn #ICURe #Roadshow #London #Innovation #Commercialisation 

🚀 Exploring Innovation Beyond the Lab! This week in Birmingham, our Midlands Innovation ICURe Explore teams successfully completed their Options Roundabout - a key milestone in their entrepreneurial journey! It’s been fantastic to hear their reflections on the programme. For some, stepping out of the lab and into a commercial environment was a game-changer, providing fresh perspectives on the real-world potential of their innovations. Others gained invaluable insights into the market for their technology, discovering who would benefit most and how to position their ideas effectively. We’re excited to see where their journeys take them next and look forward to sharing their success stories in the future. Best of luck to all the teams as they take their next steps! 🚀 #ICURe #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #InnovateUK

🌱 Bioscience Researchers – turn your discoveries into impact!   The BBSRC ICURe Explore Programme helps researchers step out of the lab and uncover the commercial potential of their innovations in just 12-weeks. This full-time programme is designed to refine business models, test ideas in commercial environments and strengthen the impact research teams have on the future of the UK economy. Start your ICURe journey today: https://lnkd.in/eehfFtd8 🔬 Please note: The technology, product or service must be biologically based, involve a biological process or address a biological issue. Powered by Innovate UK in collaboration with BBSRC | Delivered by The Helix Way  #BioTech #ICURe #Bioscience #Innovation

🚀 Entrepreneurial Mindsets: The Key to Research Impact To tackle today’s global challenges, universities must go beyond research and actively foster entrepreneurial mindsets among academics. This insightful article by the European University Association (EUA) authored by Aline Miller and Luke Georghiou from The University of Manchester explores how entrepreneurial thinking helps drive societal progress, innovation and real-world impact. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eWAjNggc At ICURe, we see firsthand how commercialisation programmes empower researchers to think entrepreneurially, connect with industry and translate their innovations into tangible impact. Whether it’s tackling sustainability, improving healthcare or driving digital transformation, entrepreneurial skills are crucial for shaping a better future. 👥 How can universities better support researchers in bridging the gap between academia and industry? We’d love to hear your thoughts! #ICURe #EntrepreneurialMindset #UniversityInnovation #ResearchImpact 

Only 2 weeks to go until our ICURe Roadshow in #London ⌛   We can't wait to see you all! 🙌    👉 There is still time to register: https://lnkd.in/eTpNwDjn #ICURe #Roadshow #London #Innovation #Commercialisation 

🔬♻️ Driving Innovation in Green Technology! Dr Bhushan Gandhi, Ph.D., CEO of ADTechOptima Limited, a Lancaster University Spin-out, is transforming the biogas-bioenergy sector with cutting-edge solutions. The team first completed the ICURe Explore Programme in October 2023, securing £35,000 to assess market potential. Building on this success, they secured £300,000 ICURe Exploit grant to further develop their innovations. This funding supports their partnership with COCKERHAM GREEN ENERGY LIMITED to demonstrate their technologies at pilot scale. Dr Gandhi said: “Our goal is to make a significant contribution to the production of clean, affordable energy while supporting the UK’s commitment to net zero, combating climate change and reducing the amount of organic waste going to landfill.” Wishing the team continued success as they move towards commercialisation and help accelerate the UK’s journey to a net-zero future! 👏 For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eDfDyQT3 #PoweredbyInnovateUK #Sustainability #Biogas #NetZero #ICURe #SpinOut 

Turning Research Into Impact 🌟 Are you ready to transform your innovative ideas into impactful ventures? Join us at our Roadshow in London on March 4th, 2025 to see how ICURe empowers researchers to commercialise their groundbreaking work. 📊 Find Your Market ICURe provides funding and tailored support to help researchers test the commercial potential of their ideas. 🎯 Find Your Customers Understanding your audience is key to success. ICURe offers training and guidance to help founders identify their target customers and build traction. 🚀 Find Yourself ICURe helps researchers build the skills, confidence and entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in the commercial world. Join us to take the first step on your commercialisation journey: 📍 London 📆 March 4, 2025 👉 Be a part of this transformative experience: https://lnkd.in/eTpNwDjn #PoweredbyInnovateUK #ICURe #Roadshow #London #Innovation #Commercialisation 

🌟 £35,000 in funding available to support your research! 🌟 Applications are open until the 18th of March for our BBSRC ICURe Explore April 2025 Programme. Start your ICURe journey today! https://lnkd.in/eehfFtd8 Delivered by The Helix Way #BBSRC #InnovateUK #BioTech #Commercialisation #ICURe

The countdown is on… ⏳ Only 3 weeks remaining until our Innovate UK ICURe Roadshow in London on Tuesday the 4th of March! We are thrilled to host the following speakers: 🌟 Speaker Spotlights 🌟 ◾ Edward Cole, Head of ICURe Regional Hub, London & South East England ◾ Ian Gibbs, Head of Academic Enterprise, City, University of London ◾ Geeta Nathan, Deputy Director of Innovation Ecosystem Strategy, Innovate UK ◾ Vanessa Wilson, CEO, University Alliance (UK)   ◾ Tony Walker, Head of Hubs, Innovate UK ICURe Lead ◾ Ewa Nowicka- Ratajczak Ph.D, Head of ICURe Regional Hub, Wales & South West 🚀 Panel 1: The Entrepreneurial Journey with ICURe 🚀 Panel Chair: Dr Sharon Perry, Knowledge Transfer Advisor & ICURe Ops Lead, Innovate UK ◾ Dr Abigail Martin, Co-founder, Director & CEO, ImmuONE ◾ Dr Oliver Hancox PhD, CEO, Astratus Limited ◾ Dr. Bryan Ng, Founder & CEO, Repolywise 📈 Panel 2: Technology Transfer Session 📈 Panel Chair: Prof Linda King, Professor of Virology, Oxford Brookes University ◾ Dr Pete Gooden, Director of Research & Enterprise Services, University of Hertfordshire ◾ Dr Adebayo Ogunjimi, IP & Commercialisation Consultant, City St George’s, University of London ◾ Dr Sofya Danilova, Knowledge Exchange and Impact Officer, University of South Wales ◾ Tia Khan, IP & Commercialisation Consultant, City St George’s, University of London 💻 Panel 3: “What Makes a Good ICURe Application?” 💻 Panel Chair: Tony Walker, Head of Hubs, Innovate UK ICURe Lead ◾ Rosy Jones, ICURe Lead, SETsquared Partnership ◾ Paul Reavey, CEO, The Helix Way ◾ Cath Whitaker, ICURe Programme Manager, Midlands Innovation ◾ Nick Jones, Managing Director, NICHOLAS JONES ASSOCIATES LTD Discover how ICURe supports and funds academics through every stage of the programme. From exploring initial market potential to securing funding and launching successful ventures, ICURe provides the guidance, resources and financial support needed to turn ground-breaking research into real-world impact. Secure your seat today! https://lnkd.in/eTpNwDjn #PoweredbyInnovateUK #ICURe #Roadshow #London #Innovation #Commercialisation