The hugely successful Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme inspiring early career researchers to translate research to impact is back for 2023-24.
R2I is a bespoke entrepreneurship training programme for final-year PhD students, PDRAs and early-career researchers from across all faculties with ambitions to develop commercial ventures or to create impact from their academic studies.
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.
Discover more and register now to attend one of our short Introductory Sessions to hear more about the programme and how to apply.
Key Dates
Semester 1:
Introductory Sessions: In person and online across 18th and 19th October Register NowApplications Open: 19th OctoberApplication Deadline: 30th OctoberProgramme: 16th November 2023 – 19th February 2024
Semester 2:
Information Sessions: April 2024Programme: March 2024 – June 2024
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 the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre, the University of Manchester Innovation Factory and the Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange team, bringing together knowledge, expertise and routes to facilitate the commercialisation of research.
The hugely successful Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme inspiring early career researchers to translate research to impact is back for 2023-24.R2I is a bespoke entrepreneurship training programme for final-year PhD students, PDRAs and early-career researchers from across all faculties with ambitions to develop commercial ventures or to create impact from their academic studies.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.Discover more and register now to attend one of our short Introductory Sessions to hear more about the programme and how to apply. Key DatesSemester 1:Introductory Sessions: In person and online across 18th and 19th October Register NowApplications Open: 19th OctoberApplication Deadline: 30th OctoberProgramme: 16th November 2023 – 19th February 2024Semester 2:Information Sessions: April 2024Programme: March 2024 – June 2024The 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 the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre, the University of Manchester Innovation Factory and the Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange team, bringing together knowledge, expertise and routes to facilitate the commercialisation of research.
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