Innovation networks

Innovation networks are a way to engage with multiple external stakeholders, nurture partnerships and form an interdisciplinary ecosystem.

They usually focus on a particular technological market segment or problem-oriented topic and can involve a broad range of knowledge exchange activities.

Innovation networks can help you build communities of practice to: 

• share and discuss common industry and technological challenges and opportunities, focusing on ‘market pull’ factors 
• foster and develop collaboration between industry and UCL 
• develop readiness and confidence to build joint research-based projects and solutions 
• provide a forum for knowledge exchange on problem-oriented topics, innovative solutions and thought leadership in a pre-competitive or collaborative environment

Interested in developing a network? Read the following sections for general guidance and information on funding.

Do you need further guidance or have additional questions? Email inetworks@ucl.ac.uk