Keele are hosting an event aimed at raising awareness of how commercialising research can lead to impact. The event will explore examples of how other universities have developed strong case studies around research that has successfully been commercialised through routes such as spin outs, patents and licencing, then highlight the support available for these activities. 

Outline agenda:

9 - 9.30 – Coffee and Registration

9.30-9.45 – Introduction and Context

9:45 - 10.15 – It’s not the size of your IP, it’s what you do with it. Carl Edwards, University of Leicester

10.15 – 10:45 – UoB Case studies. David Coleman, University of Birmingham

10:45 – 11:15 – Coffee and Questions

11:15 – 11:45 – How to fund early business ventures. Janette Pallas, Loughborough University

11:45 – 12:15 – Opportunities through MICRA and Medici. Anthony Khan, University of Birmingham

12:15 - 12:45 – Pathways from Research to Industry. Nick Gostick, Keele University

12:45 - 13:15.Lunch

Venue: Think Space room, The Denise Coates Foundation Building, Keele University, ST5 5AA

Free parking will be available on the day – permits on arrival upon registration

Contact details:

Alex Lomas

Innovation and Business Development Manager

a.j.lomas@keele.ac.uk

01782 733660

Book tickets here: https://bit.ly/2qqGP9N