Training and events

Training and events for staff and researchers at the University of Edinburgh.

Events Pitching for Investment Founders Open Mic Night

View a list of upcoming events for University staff.

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Engage is an online learning programme that consolidates training and events offered by Edinburgh Innovations to give you the tools and confidence to grasp commercial opportunities and supports translation of your research.

AI Accelerator

The AI Accelerator is where ambitious AI-driven businesses come to grow. Over six months, you’ll get the support, connections, and expertise you need to tackle global challenges and create real-world impact. From AgriTech to FinTech, this is about accelerating high-growth ventures into global success stories.

Venture Builder Incubator

Scotland’s University Tech Incubator empowers aspiring entrepreneurs from Scotland’s universities to start or grow their tech business. Bridging the gap between research and entrepreneurship, Venture Builder Incubator gives you the tools, skills, and support to transform your deep tech or data-driven idea into a thriving startup.

Edinburgh Innovations can support you in getting advanced knowledge and understanding of intellectual property (IP). We curated free training resources for staff and students at different levels of education and knowledge.

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This is a useful section of digital entrepreneurial tools you can explore to develop your entrepreneurial ideas.

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Empowering researchers to innovate online course.