Commercialisation for Students

Taking a good idea from concept to commercial reality can be an exciting and rewarding, if somewhat bumpy, journey. The University has a variety of resources which can help you succeed in this journey.

R&I are involved in all aspects of taking a product to market. This starts with:
•  the initial identification and evaluation of the IP in its early stages of research,
•  development and protection of the idea,
•  identifying suitable investors, and
•  finding the appropriate manufacturing and distribution partners to turn the idea into commercial reality

We can advise you on all the required steps to protect your research and, even better, can assist with all the required documentation.

Please feel free to contact Bill Swallow at any time.

If you would feel more comfortable discussing your idea with someone in your area, a number of departments have nominated an innovation champions to provide informal advice to department members on interacting with commercial activities.