Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme launched for 2024-25
Register now to join an Information Session across 16th- 17th October
The hugely successful Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme inspiring early career researchers to translate research to impact is back for 2024-25.
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.
and register now to attend one of our short to hear more about the programme and how to apply.
Key Dates
Cohort 1:
- Introductory Sessions: In person and online across 16th and 17th October
- Applications Open: 17th October
- Application Deadline: 28th October
- Programme: 14th November - 19th February 2025
Cohort 2:
- Information Sessions: March 2025
- Programme: April 鈥� June 2025
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.
