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Scientific Entrepreneurship

All Business and Industry DPhil students Finance Innovation and Enterprise Research Research staff

Thursday, 17 October 2024 to Thursday, 28 November 2024, 2pm - 4.15pm

Hosted by Dr Alan Roth

The focus of the course is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies that will equip scientists, mathematicians, engineers and medics to translate their research into real-world applications via commercial routes, either now or in the future; be it in a start-up or an industry collaboration.

COURSE DETAILS

The course is delivered in-person and will include lectures, practical casework, and readings.

learning outcomes

Participants will gain a thorough and practical introduction to the key topics in science-led entrepreneurship:

  • Evaluation of creativity and feasibility of science-based innovation
  • Opportunity and risk evaluation
  • Routes to commercialisation and market entry
  • Entrepreneurial innovation strategy
  • Team building and organisational structure
  • Operational success in an emerging venture
  • Entrepreneurial finance and funding mechanisms for start-up/project launch

By taking the course students and academics will additionally have the opportunity to better analyse preferences for career progression and take informed next steps regarding start-ups/commercialisation - within academia or industry - if they have the inclination.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Book your place

INTENDED FOR

Open to postgraduates, postdocs, academics/PIs and Research Staff.

date/time

Thursdays 2pm - 4.15pm during Weeks 1-8 of Michaelmas term.  Beginning 17th October until 5th December. 

The course will take place in the Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory - Lecture Theatre. 

terms & conditions

When registering for this course, please check our Terms and Conditions.


RDF SKILLS

A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, C1, D1, D3

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) provides a framework for planning and supporting the personal, professional and career development of graduate students and research staff.

 

"I cannot recommend the course highly enough. Over time I increasing found confidence in developing business relevant skills and enjoyed meeting peers across divisions and from different disciplines." - Medical Sciences Postdoc.  
"A wide ranging introduction to entrepreneurship. Dr Roth made the points between science and business very clear." – Physics Postdoc.