Pitching for funding

Those with funding need to know about you and why they should place their investment in you and your venture. This may be a pitch for research funds, a pitch in an enterprise competition or a presentation asking for an R & D budget. It is a skill that is much needed for the next career step. This interactive course will use your research as a starting point but feel free to come with a business venture idea too.

This course will cover:

• The structure and elements of a pitch
• What different funders are looking for in a pitch
• Opening and closing your pitch
• Team pitching
• The use of props
• Making your message clear

By the end of this session students will have:

• Practised a variety of pitch elements
• Thought about the audience and meeting their needs
• Explored the structure and elements of a pitch
• Received feedback

PGR and Research Staff 

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Dr Emma Williams

Information about the next scheduled course, and how to apply for a place, are in our course programme.

D2, 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.