Accelerating Research Commercialisation through SETsquared's Innovative Toolkit
The SETsquared Partnership, a leading university innovation network, has unveiled a new online resource called the Research Commercialisation Toolkit. This practical guide is designed to support academic founders, entrepreneurs, venture investors, and technology transfer offices in navigating the complex journey of commercialising university research outputs.
The toolkit offers step-by-step guidance on commercialising research outcomes, providing valuable information on intellectual property (IP) protection and invention disclosure. It also equips users with resources to transform research into investment-ready spin-out companies and licensing agreements.
One of the key features of the toolkit is its access to tools that aid in understanding key commercialisation processes and best practices. These resources include case studies, templates, and instructional content tailored to innovation development based on recent entrepreneurial projects.
The toolkit was developed in collaboration with legal experts and investors, ensuring that it provides accurate and up-to-date advice. It was funded by Research England, demonstrating the importance placed on supporting university research commercialisation.
The SETsquared Research Commercialisation Toolkit is open to all stakeholders in the research commercialisation journey. This includes university researchers and academics who want to translate their scientific or scholarly outputs into commercial products or services, entrepreneurs and innovators within the university ecosystem seeking practical knowledge on business acceleration and IP management, and technology transfer offices and research impact professionals who facilitate the commercialisation process for their institutions.
Individuals or teams preparing to engage with programmes like Innovate UK ICURe, which supports turning research into investment-ready ventures, will also find the toolkit invaluable.
The toolkit is accessible online at toolkit.setsquared.co.uk, making it easily accessible to anyone interested in commercialising university research. With its comprehensive set of resources, the SETsquared Research Commercialisation Toolkit is set to play a significant role in helping bring research innovations to market successfully.
- The SETsquared Research Commercialisation Toolkit, funded by Research England, offers guidance to academic founders, entrepreneurs, venture investors, and technology transfer offices on transforming university research outputs into investment-ready spin-out companies and licensing agreements.
- The toolkit equips users with real-world examples, templates, and instructional content, helping them understand key commercialisation processes and best practices, such as intellectual property (IP) protection and invention disclosure.
- With the toolkit's resources, individuals or teams preparing for programmes like Innovate UK ICURe can gain practical knowledge on business acceleration and IP management, aiding them in turning research into investment-ready ventures.
