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The University of Sheffield provides innovators with a supportive system for commercialising research.

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As part of their Commercialisation Journey,  every innovator receives:

  • 1:1 support - a member of the Commercialisation Team provides tailored support throughout each innovator's journey

  • Information and tools - including databases for intellectual property landscaping and market discovery

  • Access to University cash investment - up to £150k per year through the University’s Intellectual Property Development and Commercialisation (IPDaC) fund

  • Extensive training and mentoring - to equip teams with the skills they need to complete The Commercialisation Journey

  • Generous spinout equity terms, including support for founders and inventors when agreeing proportionate equity shares based on an individual's commitment to working for a spinout

  • A potential share of revenues as an intellectual property creator, with a further share for the originating faculty

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If you are a member of staff or PhD student at the University of Sheffield, and think you might have a commercialisation opportunity, or idea, then get in touch to discuss your Commercialisation Journey. 

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