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‘Ignite Your Idea’ with up to £2,000 feasibility funding

22 Mar 2019

Do you have an idea that you just can’t stop thinking about, or believe you’ve discovered a solution to a problem?

Innovation

Would you like to feed your curiosity about entrepreneurship and start-ups? Do you have an idea for a business that you just can’t stop thinking about? Are you an Early Career Researcher (ECR) or a University staff member at The University and feel motivated to create something amazing?

Join the Innovation Optimiser team for an informative afternoon over at the Milk & Honey Café (with free coffee and cake, of course!) on Wednesday, 27 March, 1pm-2,30pm and discover the opportunities and support available to you through the Innovation Optimiser, including the chance to access an Ignition Award of up to £2,000.

Nikhil Kurian Jacob, an ECR at the University will be talking you though his entrepreneurial journey with Innovation Optimiser and how the support available has enabled him to accelerate his business idea, Stressless; a VR App designed to combat stress. He’ll also be giving a live demo of his innovative invention.

Experts will also be on-hand to answer any questions you may have relating to your Intellectual Property Rights. You may be unfamiliar with the term Intellectual Property and want to know more; there will be an abundance of knowledge in the room and resources for you to take away.

Register now via Eventbrite. Places are available on a first come first served basis.