Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place
Are you a researcher looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your innovative thinking and enhance your understanding of creating and developing impact?
to join the R2I programme
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 []
- Boot Camp Day 1: Monday 28th April 2025
- Boot Camp Day 2: Thursday 8th May 2025
- Full Programme: Monday 28th April 鈥� Thursday 17th July 2025
Don鈥檛 miss the opportunity to be part of the next cohort and join a network of likeminded researchers.
to secure your place on the programme!
To find out more about the R2I Programme visit our
The MEC Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme is supported by the University鈥檚 Innovation Academy. The Innovation Academy is a pan University initiative and joint venture between the , the and the Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange team, bringing together knowledge, expertise and routes to facilitate the commercialisation of research.
