Unlocking Innovation Edinburgh Innovations (EI) is the University’s commercialisation service.We will help you apply your research to the world's greatest challenges.Be inspired by the innovators who are translating cutting-edge research into real-world solutions, and access the support and resources available to help you realise ambitions for your research – unlocking innovation to make ideas work for a better world.Contact us Making ideas work for a better world Discover how we will help take your research to the next level Be inspired Be inspired by our innovators who are driving innovation and delivering impact for the benefit of our society and our planet. Innovation Career Pathway Explore the framework, tools and opportunities available for a thriving innovation career path. Early career researchers If you're an ECR, join our community to access funding, training and mentoring for early-career researcher-led projects. Funding opportunities We advise on the range of funding streams available and tap into our network to secure funding for your project. Training and events We offer training and events to inspire and support entrepreneurialism and collaboration between industry and academia. Engage Our online learning programme gives you the tools and confidence to grasp commercial opportunities and supports the translation of your research. Consultancy opportunities Our experienced team will support you in undertaking consultancy and service work, negotiating contracts on your behalf. Commercialise your research We guide you on how best to create impact and commercialise your research, depending on the type and stage of technology, the market demand, and your ambitions. Form a company We provide a leading enterprise support service, working with you to turn innovations into spinout opportunities and making connections with funding and investors. SHAPE Innovation Find a SHAPE partner. Collaborate with colleagues from the Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts for People and the Economy/Environment (SHAPE) to make innovation work harder for the benefit of everyone. Sign up to our Newsletter Sign up for Unlocking Innovation News, our newsletter inspired by our innovators. Discover the support and resources available to you and celebrate the latest innovation success stories. Contact us Our Business Development experts are embedded in University Schools and are ready to help you develop new skills, access funding and collaborate with external partners so your ideas can make a difference to the world. This article was published on 2024-07-01
