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29 The University of Manchester has a global reputation for being at the forefront of innovative and enterprising research. UMIP and the Innovation Centre's recent configuration as partner divisions within The University of Manchester I 3 Ltd (UMI 3 ) will deliver many operational benefits in the successful transfer of University IP to the market place efficiently at scale. The Innovation Centre provides high quality state-of- the-art incubator premises for biotech and hi-tech companies through a mixed portfolio of high specification laboratories and office space suitable for a variety of purposes. Many of UMIP's spin-out companies reside in the Innovation Centre and are part of a vibrant supportive environment and benefit from being part of our 'Entrepreneurial Hub'. A major feature of the Hub is an Entrepreneurship Forum, the main aim of which is to unite the external community, whose interests lie in entrepreneurship and innovation, with the University's academic/research community through a series of workshops, seminars and events. Forum activities are held at UMIC's bespoke conferencing and event facilities and include: > Events bringing industry professionals together with academics to explore opportunities for the co-development of projects and showcasing of expertise. > Specialist events for academics interested in developing new ventures from research focusing on Intellectual Property issues including advice on patenting and trade-marking, creating and running spin-outs, social enterprises and licensing of technologies. > Attracting in competitions, workshops and events linked with enterprise and innovation such as initiatives for SMEs and local Business Angel and Investor programmes for companies looking to fundraise or pitch to investors. > A newly formatted series of the Manchester Masterclass events on topical subjects such as accessing cloud based computing, designing effective products, social media and marketing. > Events with innovation support providers, both themed and general, that help to provide support for stimulating new and growing businesses – seed camps on key subject areas, interactive sessions on stimulating start-ups and high growth business events. > Drop-in or surgery system, where support providers and associates are given space to conduct one- to-ones. UMIC have a range of private and public sector associates providing pro bono work. > Profile raising, fact-finding and VIP tours – promoting activities to raise government, stakeholder, funders' and foreign dignitaries' awareness of UMIC facilities and its tenant community. Our partner division in UMI 3