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R2I is a bespoke entrepreneurship training programme for late stage PhD students, PDRAs and early-career researchers from across all faculties with ambitions to develop commercial ventures or to create impact from their research. The programme includes a series of interactive personal and professional development sessions, which introduce the concept of commercialisation, equipping researchers with strategies to take ideas forward and discover new pathways to funding.
Read more about the researchers recently supported to further their ideas.
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: 23:59, 8th April 2025 [APPLY TODAY]
Boot Camp Day 1: Monday 28th April 2025
Boot Camp Day 2: Thursday 8th May 2025
Full Programme: Monday 28th April – Thursday 17th July 2025
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the next cohort and join a network of likeminded researchers.
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The MEC Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme is supported by the University’s Innovation Academy. The Innovation Academy is a pan University initiative and joint venture between theMasood Entrepreneurship Centre, theUniversity of Manchester Innovation Factory and theBusiness Engagement and Knowledge Exchange team, bringing together knowledge, expertise and routes to facilitate the commercialisation of research.
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