Innovate UK’s ICURe ENGAGE January 2025 is a 4-week, part-time on-line programme tailored for research students and technicians starting on 21st January 25 postponed from November 24

This programme aims to identify potential beneficiaries of research, introduce participants to tools for commercialisation, and foster consideration of entrepreneurship as a pathway for achieving societal impact and a viable career choice.

The ICURe Engage programme is open to all technicians from all disciplines who are interested in entrepreneurship. This opportunity is available regardless of whether they already have an idea, as the programme introduces them to ICURe and provides the space and opportunity to think about entrepreneurship differently.

Applications close on the 13/01/2025.

Why enrol?

The programme helps participants understand the application for their research and helps them develop a deeper understanding of the application space.  The programme also introduces some key tools used by business and industry to evaluate opportunities.

Find out more and apply Here

What does it include?

• 2-day training bootcamp from Impact experts.
• Introduction to ICURe, ideation, design thinking and Value Proposition Canvas.
• Weekly conversations with peer group support and mentors for 4 Weeks.
• Around 5 hours of self-study and research over the 4 weeks.
• Consideration of how a venture delivering Impact may be funded.
• Production of a short video report reflecting on knowledge gained and research area Impact potential.

Eligibility:

This opportunity is available regardless of whether you already have an idea, as the programme introduces you to ICURe and provides the space and opportunity to think about entrepreneurship differently.