University Services
COLLABORATE FOR CHANGE
HELP YOUR RESEARCH REACH FURTHER
We know that academia is the place where real game-changing ideas happen. But it’s frustrating when only a few recognise that potential. How can the public conceptualise new thinking outside of their understanding and experience, and the practical problems that it could help to solve?
Our role as a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Sussex is to act as your translator for a commercial audience, and build the team around you to make things happen. You’ll become part of an entrepreneurial community of peers, access no-nonsense practical support to develop your product website or marketing materials, and receive the strategic insight to accelerate your route to market.
FOR ACADEMICS & RESEARCHERS
We partner closely with the University’s Innovation and Business Partnerships team to identify opportunities and explore applications for your research, helping take them to market. Our research commercialisation team offers market insight, consultancy and strategic support with licensing opportunities, commercial partnerships and forming spin-out companies. Get in touch with the Innovation and Business Partnerships team to get started.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Interested in beginning your entrepreneurial journey? Join our Enterprise Education Programme in May to develop the skills that will help you identify, test, share and validate commercial opportunities for your research.
Interested in finding out more about research commercialisation at Sussex? Our Sussex Founders podcast delves into the stories behind the University’s spin-outs, speaking to academic founders as they share their experiences, challenges and milestones on the road to market.
FOR STUDENTS & RECENT GRADUATES
If you’re a Sussex student or recent graduate with an interest in start-ups or running your own business, we’re here to help! We support a range of student enterprise programmes in partnership with the University’s Careers and Entrepreneurship team, including our 12 month Incubator Programme to help you navigate the first year of developing and running your business. Get in touch with the Careers and Entrepreneurship team to get started.
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES FROM ACADEMICS AND STUDENTS
We help great ideas from the University of Sussex community to find their audience – whether that means identifying a commercial partner for research, providing business coaching for entrepreneurial students, or helping to attract funding for academic spinouts. Read some of our success stories.
How can we help?
We’re always interested to hear about any innovative business, and our membership packages are available to all companies created at the University. You can find out more about the support on offer through our consultancy pages, or get in touch by filling out our enquiry form if you’d just like to have a chat about what support you need.
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