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7 The Enterprise Development Team is pleased to announce the launch of the Innovation Optimiser for academics, staff and research students, designed to complement UMIP's renowned IP management and commercialisation process. The Innovation Optimiser provides a vibrant and supportive environment for individuals or teams with an idea or innovation, in which they will become empowered to develop and build their business. It actively encourages on-campus innovation, nurtures venture creation and supports self-directed development through the following elements. INNOVATION OPTIMISER The Ignition speaker sessions provide "would-be" entrepreneurs with the opportunity to hear from key-note speakers who have been through the start-up process. The Roadmap programme has been specifically designed to empower innovators to get ideas off the ground and equip them with the skills and understanding to commercialise their idea. Our Momentum activity gives innovators access to support, tools and kick-starter funding for business planning, market research, IP and legal support to further their ventures. Spotlight focusing on specific themes; whether you're a Social Entrepreneur or a tech savvy academic with an innovative idea, we have the appropriate support to help you focus on the key elements. Our Partners and dedicated enterprise team provide innovators with a trusted support resource and platform to access further funding, guidance and support. A snapshot of our activity over the last 6 months is listed overleaf. Please note that these activities are now fully supported through the Innovation Optimiser and will be reported upon within that structure in our next issue.