VentureVersity

VentureVersity is a fully-funded programme designed to support staff from the 16 partner universities build momentum around research and projects which have the potential to become new products and services.

Turning research into a real venture.

VentureVersity is a fully-funded, Forging Ahead programme open to anyone working within a partner university who has an early-stage idea, method, or capability that could have value beyond its current context.

Through a structured programme of market insight, learning, local engagement, collaboration and acceleration funding, we help you explore where your idea could create the most impact.

Venture Versity is split into 4 phases:

Find | Shape | Connect | Accelerate

Next phase: Connect

A portfolio of innovative ideas will be published and shared via the VentureVersity platform, the network of the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) and through in-person regional Showcase Events.
The Connect phase is designed to help researchers gain wider market insights and attract potential co-founders, partners, collaborators, clients or investors.
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6 mixer events have taken place across the Midlands as part of the 'Find phase'.
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Join us for the next Forging Links Autumn Meetup

26th November | 16:30-19:00 | Loughborough

An opportunity to network and hear more about the VentureVersity Connect phase.
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Go to the VentureVersity website to learn more