Enterprise

For researchers and staff wanting to take their bold idea(s) to the next level. Discover what UCL can offer you and learn how to turn your knowledge into a solution that benefit the society.

UCL has a dedicated office for Enterprise with tailored solutions for students, staff and businesses. See page: UCL Innovation & Enterprise | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London

For students

• Training for entrepreneurial skills and startup ideas: Develop your entrepreneurial skills and startup ideas | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London.
  Particular eMphasis is given to the SPERO program: Entrepreneurship training for doctoral students and early career researchers (SPERO) | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London
• Starting and growing a business: Start and grow a business | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London
• Applying to be part of the Hatchery startup incubator (this is a dedicated startup space within BaseKX, UCL’s entrepreneurship hub in King’s Cross. They offer office space designed to fast track your success, business advice, funding .. all completely free.): Join the Hatchery startup incubator | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London
• Funding: Competitions for startup funding | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London and also Entrepreneurship training for doctoral students and early career researchers (SPERO) | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London
• Joining and Entrepreneurship society: Entrepreneurship societies | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London
• I&E events: Entrepreneurship events | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London

For staff

• Training/webinars/meetings:
  - Information session if you want to know more about IP and UCL support Introduction to innovation and enterprise | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London
  - Venture capital @UCB: UCL Venture Insight Series: An Overview of Venture Capital as a Translational Funding Option | Translational Research Office (TRO) - UCL – University College London
  - Also available are more online meetings to understand how UCL academics and external organisations work together and discuss the challenges of the day: Challenge-Oriented Innovation (COIN) meetings | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London
• Funding: Access funding | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London
• Partering with external organisations:  whether you are searching for a commercial partner or you have already one and want some help to manage the agreement, contact either
  - Dr Eleonora Lugara' (Senior Translational Research Manager for Queen Square IoN, e.lugara@ucl.ac.uk) or
  - the UCL Business and Innovation Group (Meet the B&IG | Translational Research Office (TRO) - UCL – University College London)
• Become a consultant or give short courses for a fee: Offer consultancy services | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London
• Create a spin out or license your technology: contact UCLB (Home - UCLB) and see the page Create a spinout or license your intellectual property (IP) | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London
  UCL Tech Fund: commercialisation company and part of UCL Innovation & Enterprise, managed by Albion VC and UCLB. For alternative funding where there is a certain intellectual property (patent or licence, for example). UCLTF will help you 
• Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme. For UCL academics that want to work with a UK-based business or charitable organisation on a complex strategic project. A KTP provides the funding and support for you, as a UCL academic, to join forces with an organisation and a high-calibre associate to solve a significant business challenge. Together you’ll work for one to three years on developing a new product, process, service or efficiency saving. Transform businesses through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London

For businesses

• Develop a partnership with UCL:
  1) contact Dr Eleonora Lugara' (Senior Translational Research Manager for Queen Square IoN, e.lugara@ucl.ac.uk) for any query about UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, or
  2) contact the UCL Business and Innovation Group for broad UCL queries (Meet the B&IG | Translational Research Office (TRO) - UCL – University College London) or the Business and Innovation Partners (Business and innovation partnerships | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London)
• Access UCL’s technologies:
  1) write to Dr Eleonora Lugara' (Senior Translational Research Manager for Queen Square IoN, e.lugara@ucl.ac.uk) if you are interested in finding an expert within the UCL QS Institute of Neurology, 
  2) or visit the UCLB website Contact us - UCLB
• Ask for a bespoke short course: Visit Bespoke short courses | Innovation & Enterprise - UCL – University College London, or email UCL Consultants | UCL Consultants Ltd - UCL – University College London

For innovators (academic and clinicians) wishing to work with NHS

• In the UK, the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) bring together the NHS, industry, academia, third sector and local organisations. They have 15 partners and in UCL we are linked to UCLP (Partners). Our purpose and values - UCLPartners UCLP facilitates the relationships and communications between academics and the NHS, to help speed up the translation from the lab to the hospital service. 
• NHS Innovation Service. The NHS Innovation Service aims to act as a facilitator between the innovators, UCLP (and other AHSN partners), NIHR, NICE and the MHRA. Innovators can use the service to access bespoke support and to understand the required standards and regulations, the evidence they should demonstrate, and the NHS procurement and reimbursement processes. Your gateway to innovation in the NHS - Innovation Service
  
  
• SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) Healthcare. The SBRI is an initiative set up by NHS England, supported by the AHSNs and managed by the LGC Group. Competitions (funding calls) are run every year with specific themes. SBRI contracts are 100 per cent funded and the inventor retains the Intellectual Property.
  Phase 1 contracts for feasibility testing are valued at up to £100,000 and last for six months.
  Phase 2 contracts for prototype development are worth up to £1 million over 1 year. 
  Open Competitions | SBRI Healthcare
• NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP): The NHS CEP, delivered by Anglia Ruskin University, is an initiative set up to help healthcare staff develop the commercial skills, knowledge and experience needed to successfully spread innovation, for the sake of patients, the public, and the wider NHS.
  The programme offers direct education, mentoring, networking, access to exclusive opportunities, expertise and resources and more. Clinical Entrepreneur Programme - NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (nhscep.com)
   

Health tech Podcasts

In no particular order (adapted from Wiktor Szczudlinski's post):

• The Health-Tech Podcast
  Brought to you by Dr. James Somauroo, a health-tech consultant and founder of @SomX. It covers the latest in health and technology through interviews with founders, investors, clinicians, and experts.
  The Healthtech Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
   
• The MedTech Podcast
  It explores the latest trends and innovations in the medical technology industry. New Kid on the Block features interviews with experts, entrepreneurs, investors, and regulators who share their insights and experiences in developing, launching, and scaling MedTech solutions.The podcast covers digital health, biotechnology, diagnostics, therapeutics, and more. Presented by Esh Tatla from BIONABU. 
  The MedTech Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
   
• Faces of Digital Health
  This podcast is hosted by Tjasa Zajc, a former healthcare journalist and digital health enthusiast. It explores how digital health is affecting different regions, aspects, and stakeholders of healthcare.
  Faces of Digital Health | Podcast on Spotify
   
• Digital Health Unplugged
  This podcast covers the latest news and views on digital health and technology in the NHS and beyond. It features interviews with experts, leaders, and innovators who share their insights and opinions on topics such as digital transformation, interoperability, innovation, and leadership in healthcare.
  Digital Health Unplugged | Podcast on Spotify
   
• The Healthtech VC
  The Healthtech VC, hosted by Dr Fiona Pathiraja, features conversations with ambitious startups, outstanding investors and visionary leaders in the healthtech space. Fiona is Managing Partner at Crista Galli Ventures, a pan-European, healthtech-specific VC fund investing in early stage companies building the future of healthcare.
  The Healthtech VC | Podcast on Spotify
   
• HealthTech Hour
  HealthTech Hour sees Steve Roest, CEO & Founder of PocDoc, speaking to the founders, leaders, clinicians and investors who are driving the HealthTech revolution and are at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Drawing on his extensive network, Steve will give listeners a unique insight into some of the most exciting technologies and most inspiring people from across all aspects of HealthTech. 
  HealthTech Hour | Podcast on Spotify
   
• HSJ Health Check
  Weekly analysis of the biggest issues in health policy and leadership, from HSJ's expert journalists. The go to place for an independent, informed and immediate take on health and care news.
  HSJ Health Check | Podcast on Spotify
   
• Big Picture Medicine
  The health entrepreneurship podcast — 'focusing on big picture stuff'. Interviews with health/biotech entrepreneurs and leaders having impact at scale. 
  Big Picture Medicine | Podcast on Spotify
   
• Startup Europe
  Every week, Sifted editor Amy Lewin and deputy editor Eleanor Warnock will be diving into the latest news coming out of Europe's tech and startup sector. From cutting edge technology to huge funding rounds and the latest company scandals, they will be taking a peek inside Sifted's newsroom and hearing from the journalists breaking the stories. 'll also be taking a break from the news cycle each month, to bring you interviews with the big names and rising stars of Europe's tech sector. 
  Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
   
• Scrubbed In Show
  A podcast by Peerr showcases the stories and insights of healthcare professionals from different fields and backgrounds. It features interviews with clinicians who share their personal and professional journeys in and outside of medicine, including health tech and digital health. Hosted by Dr Abdul Rahyead and Dr Ahamodur Choudhury
  The Scrubbed In Show by Peerr | Podcast on Spotify
   
• UCL PODCASTS:
  General page: Podcasts | UCL Minds - UCL – University College London
  UCLB - Big Talks on Big Impacts - 19 - 01 - 2023 - UCLB
  Our podcast | MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL
  Academia et al. | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society - UCL – University College London
  Brain Stories Podcast | UCL Research Domains - UCL – University College London