After a successful debut event at Imperial College London earlier this year, a new edition of the Royce workshop on commercialisation will be taking place at Cloth Hall Court in Leeds.
Overview
This workshop will engage the next generation of materials science researchers and future entrepreneurs. It will equip participants with knowledge of the commercialisation process and steps needed to successfully progress a new material from research to product. The content will cover identifying and managing intellectual property; commercialisation skills development, access to funding, and support available through university technology transfer offices.
The content offers participants an opportunity to better understand how material products are developed through the commercial process. It will provide a chance to explore the development potential of their own research, and the skills and expertise they would need to gain to succeed.
Background
Knowledge of commercialisation routes and processes is increasingly important for materials science researchers in the UK as it provides early opportunities to meet with industrial partners and other stakeholders. As the UK’s national institute for advanced materials research Royce is keen to help researchers learn about the innovation and commercialisation landscape and make them aware of the support available. While most HEIs have provision for researchers to access information and guidance on commercialisation at the institution, it may not always be materials science focused or chart a clear path through what can be a complicated process.
This workshop, therefore, will aim to give researchers in materials science access to materials-specific advice on what to do if they have promising research that may have the potential for commercialisation.
Audience
This workshop is aimed at later stage (2nd, 3rd and 4th year) PhD students in materials science who are interested in learning about innovation and the commercialisation of research. Participants might be seeking to understand more about the possibilities of start-up companies and entrepreneurship or be already starting out on the path.
For students not in the north of England, we will be running a similar workshop in at the University of Oxford on 25th September.
Royce is not able to offer reimbursement for travel to this event. To make these workshops accessible, there is a similar event being run at the University of Oxford on 25th of September.
Learning Outcomes
After the event participants should be able to:
- Explain the main steps in moving novel research from laboratory concept to commercial product
- Detail the steps to progress a company through start-up and how to access development funding
- Appraise their own research and consider the next steps needed towards commercialisation
- Seek further assistance within their own institution, through Royce’s entrepreneurship programmes or via the Knowledge Transfer Network
Speakers
- George Miller – Student Engagement Manager, Royce
- Thanasis Georgiou – Research and Business Engagement Manager, Royce
Topic: Royce’s role in commercialisation
- Andy Camenish, Partner and Patent Attorney, HGF
Topic: Overview of IP and the process to secure it, and also the role of a patent attorney (career perspective)
- Dr Blake Prime, Head of Opportunity Development, Commercialisation Team, UoL
Topic: The Leeds commercialisation/translation processes
- Dr Blessing Mukonoweshuro / Dr Rakesh Suman, Knowledge Transfer Team, UoL
Topic: Translating research to industry with a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), and how to navigate IP and commercialisation issues in this space.
- Andrew Naylor, Investment Director, Northern Gritstone
Topic: the role of VCs, NG/regional landscape and support available
- Prof. Anwesha Sarkar, Found MicroLub
Topic: A founders perspective on spinning out a company, and working with Northern Gritstone
Timetable
Location
Scroll down to the bottom of this page for a map to find Cloth Hall Court, though it will be well sign posted on the day too.
