Maximising Opportunities and Impact from your Research: Intellectual Property and Commercialisation training programme 

Our NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Intellectual Property (IP) and Commercialisation Training Programme is tailored specifically for academic and non-academic staff focused on Medicine and Health, Life Sciences, Engineering and Physical Sciences and developed in partnership with the University of Birmingham Enterprise and Library Services.

This free, comprehensive programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to maximise the impact of your research through effective intellectual property management and commercialisation strategies.

The training is open to Birmingham BRC members from any partner organisation, as well as to all University of Birmingham staff and students. To register, please contact our IP and Commercialisation Lead Dr Sohini Chakrabortee.

Training sessions

Session 1: In person event – Introduction to the programme

28 October 2024 | 12-2pm | Institute of Translational Medicine, Heritage Building

• Introduction to IP and Commercialisation
• Introduction to UoBE and how it can help academics
• Why is IPC important and what are the academic benefits to it
• Overview of the IPC training programme to be provided
• Lunch and networking

Session 2: IP explained

11 November 2024 | 12-1pm | Online

Session 3: Freedom to Operate

25 November 2024 | 12-12.45pm | Online

Session 4: Copyright

9 December 2024 | 12-1pm | Online

Session 5: The process of protecting IP

13 January 2025 | 12-1.15pm | Online

Session 6: Examples of IP in different sectors

27 January 2025 | 12-1.45pm | Online

Session 7: More examples of IP in sectors

10 February 2025 | 12-12.45pm | Online

Session 8: IP sections of grant applications

24 February 2025 | 12-12.30pm | Online

Session 9: How do you know your research is commercially viable

10 March 2025 | 12-12:45pm | Online

Session 10: Licensing

24 March 2025 | 12-12.45pm | Online

Session 11: Considerations for Spin-outs

7 April 2025 | 12-12.45pm | Online

Session 12: Wrap up session

28 April 2025 | 12-12.45pm | Online