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Knowledge exchange and commercialisation seminars

Application deadline: apply at any time

Summary

This initiative provides universities and institutes supported by BBSRC, with funding to deliver seminars on knowledge exchange and commercialisation (KEC).

The aim of these seminars is to raise awareness of how the knowledge exchange and commercialisation of BBSRC bioscience research can deliver benefits to the economy and has an impact on society.

Background

Our responsibility is to:

• Enable optimal and successful application of the outcomes of BBSRC-funded research
• Deliver the widest benefit to society and the economy, either indirectly or direct financial impact through commercialisation

It is therefore essential to take into account all intellectual assets associated with research activity when taking forward research outcomes, in order to maximise their public benefit and impact. Please see our Knowledge exchange and commercialisation policy (see downloads section) for more details.

Possible seminar format and content

• A half day, with networking or debate
• Involve senior academic staff and academic-related colleagues in developing the programme and encouraging attendance
• Speakers could include university business development staff, knowledge exchange professionals, technology transfer specialists, patent lawyers, KTP advisors/KTP office and representatives of life sciences businesses
• Success stories by academic colleagues demonstrating the benefits and impact of KEC

Possible sessions

• Practical approaches for working with business
• What are intellectual assets?
• What is the university strategy and policies with regards to intellectual assets management, including understanding intellectual property rights in biological sciences?
• Understanding the university mission and its wider impact on society and economy
• Practical and flexible approaches to achieve greater impact for example, when to disclose or disseminate research findings?

The sessions should be constructed in such a way that demonstrates the underlying principles of BBSRC KEC policy.

Alternative format and content is welcome.

Costs

We will contribute up to £2,000 in grants towards costs of external speakers, room booking, time spent in organising the event and other reasonable costs. The cost of lunch and refreshments is not eligible.

A BBSRC speaker may be available, free of charge, on request.

How to apply

• Complete an application form (see downloads section)
• Email your form to the Business and Innovation Unit (email address below)
• Applications will be assessed within 4 weeks

Invoicing and reporting

• After the event submit your invoice and a completed report and feedback form (see downloads section) evaluating the seminar
• Using either our feedback form or your own please provide participant feedback to help us tailor the delivery of this initiative

Forthcoming workshops

• 26 June 2012 - University of Bristol
• TBC - The University of Warwick

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