Do you have a scientific idea that could change the world, but are not sure how to bring it to life? Do you have a groundbreaking scientific concept but need guidance to transform it into a thriving start-up? Are you ready to turn your scientific innovation into a successful business venture? This course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills needed to navigate the process of transforming scientific research into viable start-ups. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key steps involved in creating and validating a start-up from science. They will learn how to assess market opportunities, develop business models, validate their ideas, and strategically plan for the launch and growth of their start-ups.

 

 

Foundations of Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research is a four-course programme that supports academics conducting research on complex societal and environmental problems.

Foundations of Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research is organised into four courses. The first course provides a high-level introduction to transdisciplinary research. The second, third, and fourth courses each explore a key phase of the transdisciplinary research process. 

These four courses guide researchers through the transdisciplinary research process from research co-design to the co-production of new knowledge to co-implementation.  All of the courses are simple and direct, so they can be applied immediately. 

 

Foundations of Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research includes the following online courses:

1. Introduction to Transdisciplinary Research
2. Co-designing Transdisciplinary Research
3. Co-producing New Knowledge
4. Co-creating Pathways to Impact

 

Project Management of Funded Grant Proposals supports researchers by exploring the practicalities of managing internationally funded projects. This course breaks down the project management cycle to support you as you engage in successful project planning, management, and reporting.

 

 

 

Grant Application Writing provides step-by-step grant application guidance for researchers and academics. This course explores best practice writing and budgeting techniques, so you can gain well-deserved funding for your project.

 

 

 

Introducing the Unlocking and Managing Research Funding knowledge track. These courses equip researchers and academics with the skills they need to secure grants and manage funded research projects. 

The Unlocking and Managing Research Funding knowledge track includes the following online courses:

1. Grant Application Writing
2. Project Management of Funded Grant Proposals

 

Enrol in the full programme now to get a 20% discount on the courses above!

 

Identifying Potential Clients and Understanding Their Needs revisits and builds upon the ideas from the first course, Becoming an Entrepreneurial Academic. This course will help you refine your Intellectual Property audit and identify the ways your features and benefits will meet clients’ needs.

 

Developing a Commercial Proposal course explores ways to meet clients’ needs, proactive approaches to funding, risk management, and project proposals.

 

Presenting a Compelling Proposal and Securing the Deal course supports you as you design your project workload, create a compelling pitch and prepare to negotiate.

 

Becoming an Entrepreneurial Academic provides a high-level introduction to research commercialisation. This course explores the ways you can use your intellectual property to help solve real-world problems and meet clients’ needs.