NERC-Innovate UK ICURe Engage programme
A four-week part-time programme on commercialising NERC-funded research.
NERC’s ICURe Engage is a four-week, part-time programme for projects previously funded by NERC. It is delivered by the SETsquared Partnership and tailored for NERC researchers and technicians.
The programme aims to identify potential beneficiaries and users of academic research, introduce participants to commercialisation tools, and foster entrepreneurship. It is open to researchers at all levels…
The programme covers the commercialisation of NERC-funded research to solve climate adaptation challenges. This includes, but is not limited to, food security, water supply, transport, urban design, large infrastructure resilience, community preparedness and response, and physical risks for the finance sector.
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