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Research in Action Week - Introduction to Business and Enterprise F2F In-Person
Join us for an informative session designed for researchers across all disciplines who are curious about turning their research into real-world impact. Hosted by the GRID Business and Enterprise team, this event highlights the broad support available to help you explore innovation, develop prototypes, and move your research toward commercial application.
Whether you're just beginning to build enterprise skills or already advancing a project toward market readiness, this session will connect you with the right people, programmes, and success stories to help you move forward.
At this event, you will:
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Learn how HWU’s GRID Business & Enterprise team can help apply your research in real-world settings
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Understand the process of forming a start-up or spin-out company and get an overview of IP support
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Explore external funding and training opportunities within the external enterprise ecosystem
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Hear from a founder who is currently developing a spin-out company from their research
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Have the chance to ask pressing questions and overcome any barriers to taking your research to market
- Date:
- Monday, October 27, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30 - 12:00
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (Change time zone )
- Location:
- GRID Building, Mezzanine Floor, Edinburgh Campus
- In-Person Events:
- Edinburgh Campus
- Audience:
- Academic Staff only PGR students only Research Staff only
Cancellations
All cancellations need to be made on LibCal, no later than 48hrs before each session starts. This will allow a person on the waiting list to attend.
Non-attendance
If you frequently cancel with short notice (less than 48 hours) or fail to show-up, this will be considered as non-attendance. If you miss 5 sessions in the same academic year, we will reach out to you to check in on your wellbeing and notify that you will not be able to book any further places until the end of academic year, unless a valid reason is given. Existing bookings will also be cancelled.