Innovation-to-Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe)

ICURe consists of distinct programmes with specific eligibility criteria.

ICURe Engage is open to all research students (including those pursuing research master’s degrees, 1st or 2nd year PhD students, and Post-Docs) and technicians from all disciplines interested in entrepreneurship. 

ICURe Discover is open to UK researchers and technicians from any discipline. Such eligibility includes any research staff or 
a technical research staff member who receives their salary or stipend from an eligible university, PSRE, research institute, or organisation (including, but not limited to, PhD, technician, PDRA, fellowship, and group leader positions).

ICURe Explore is open to any research staff or technical research staff member who receives their salary or stipend from an eligible university, PSRE, research institute, or organisation (including, but not limited to, PhD, technician, PDRA, fellowship, and group leader positions). This individual must be able to commit full-time for the duration of the programme and have the approval of their institute, organisation, or funder at the application stage.