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Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme: 2023-24 information

09 Oct 2023

The hugely successful Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme inspiring early career researchers to translate research to impact is back for 2023-24

Researcher to Innovator

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.

Key dates

Semester One:

  • Introductory sessions: in-person and online, 18 and 19 October Register now
  • Applications open: 19 October
  • Application deadline: 30 October
  • Programme: 16 November 2023 - 19 February 2024

Semester Two:

  • Information sessions: April 2024
  • Programme: March 2024 - June 2024

The Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme has been coordinated by our University’s Innovation Academy, which brings together knowledge, expertise and routes to facilitate the commercialisation of research. It is a joint venture between the Business Engagement Team, the University of Manchester Innovation Factory and the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre.