Techcelerate Ideation Workshop & Networking

The Imperial Techcelerate Programme provides academics with the resource and training to evaluate the market potential of world-changing deep science technologies. In the process we connect academics to the London start-up and investment ecosystem, kick-starting venture creation through a dedicated customer discovery platform.Techcelerate is an initiative of Imperial College London, one of the highest ranked univerisities in the UK and the world.

Techcelerate Team

Your research could have real-world impact - discover your opportunities with us.

AVAILABLE ONLY TO IMPERIAL COLLEGE  STUDENTS AND STAFF

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The <a href="http://www.imperial.ac.uk/techcelerate" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Imperial Techcelerate Programme</a> is the College’s first entrepreneurship programme aimed exclusively at postdocs. The three-month programme has been designed to benefit both postdocs and PIs, enabling teams to fast-track the commercial development of ideas and create entrepreneurial skills that will benefit the broader research group as well as the individual. Postdocs will be provided with a generous stipend to buy them out of their current research projects. The Workshop This workshop is designed as a taster of the Techcelerate programme and will have useful tips for any researcher considering turning their research into a commercial enterprise. Using practical exercises we will focus on the following challenges. <ul><li>How do I evaluate whether a problem or gap I notice in the world represents an actionable commercial opportunity? </li><li>How do I best articulate an opportunity so that others can understand it, even if they don’t have a technical background?</li></ul>As a result of attending the workshop you should: <ul><li>Be more confident in evaluating and prioritising the potential commercial opportunities for your research </li><li>Be able to communicate your opportunity throughout the application process. </li><li>Be able to decide whether to apply for the programme. </li></ul>We will also have time to answer any new questions you have about the programme. The workshop will be followed by a short networking event which will also allow you to speak to the team and ask any remaining questions. The workshop and Techcelerate programme are open to all postdocs from all disciplines who want to explore the commercial potential of an idea or technology and build their entrepreneurial skill set. More information can be found <a href="http://www.imperial.ac.uk/techcelerate" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">on our website</a>. Hosted by Paul Sturrock Trainer / Facilitator TechceleratePaul is also an Associate Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management for Central Saint Martins MBA, MA Innovation Management, and MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise courses. Paul has a BA from Reed College, an MBA from the University of Washington, and an MA (Distinction) Innovation Management from Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design. Paul started his career with Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, one of the most successful medical startups in Silicon Valley history. After senior posts in Europe for Guidant, he became European Director for Gynecare, launching their operations prior to a successful exit to J&amp;J. He then joined Gorilla Park, a pan-European technology accelerator and launched their investment and acceleration operations in Sweden. He has designed and delivered technology commercialisation and accelerator programmes for several clients, including Innovate UK, the SETSquared Partnership, Wayra, VentureWell and the Scottish Institute for Enterprise. -- Please note this workshop is ONLY for Imperial College students, staff and alumni.

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