Commercialising research solves real world problems and can create long lasting impact. It is the process by which new or improved technologies, products, processes and services that have been generated through research are brought to market.
Steps to commercialisation
Validate your idea
Find early research translation funding to test the market for your idea and understand who your target audience is
Prove your concept
Funding available to develop a prototype or proof of concept to take your research to market
Develop your entrepreneurial skills
Gain the skills you need to commercialise your research or build a business
Working in partnership
Find partners to work with, schemes to enable collaboration between researchers and businesses
Grow your business
Grow and scale your innovation into a thriving business
Find facilities for your research or business
Research campuses and clusters
Find out about UKRI locations and how they can support you
Access to UKRI facilities
How to access our facilities, from lab space to rapid prototyping