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Are you a Cambridge postdoc working on innovative research?

And would you like to find out more about how your research could have impact beyond publishing?

Whether through starting a company, consultancy, or licensing your IP, there are exciting ways to apply your expertise outside academia.

Join us for “You’re a Postdoc. What’s Next?”, where you’ll hear from current and former postdocs who have successfully commercialised their knowledge and research. Learn about the opportunities, challenges, and support available to help you take your next step.

Event details:

  • Date: Thursday 24 April 2025
  • Time: 9:00 – 13:00
  • Location: Maxwell Centre

Register

Agenda:

09:00 – 09:30 – Networking & Registration

09:35 – 09:50 – Entrepreneurial Mindset

09:50 – 10:05 – Creating impact through your research through: Academic Consultancy

10:05 – 10:25 – Creating impact through your research through: Commercialisation/IP

10:25 – 10:50 – Translational Funding Panel

10:50 – 11:10 – Break & Networking

11:10 – 11:35 – Venture Creation

11:35 – 11:45 – Introducing the IE Cambridge Postdoc Support Pathway

11:45 – 12:10 – Launch of the IE Postdoc Venture Creation Challenge

12:10 – 13:00 – Lunch & Networking