UKSBS PR17144 Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research Pilot Programme (ICURe)

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 09/02/2018 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER.

Innovate UK is seeking to procure two additional delivery partners to run Phase 2 of the ICURe Pilot Programme (for 12 months from 1st April 2018) alongside and in partnership with the SETsquared group of universities. The purpose includes (but is not limited to):

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The opportunity to identify areas for potential innovation in the proposed methods of delivery •

To explore new ways of identifying and securing appropriate Business mentors

To increase awareness and participation in the ICURe pilot programme across the UK

To explore the possible benefits or limitations of a 'partnership' or 'hub' approach to the delivery of the ICURe programme

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