• Innovators with a venture proposition which may be based on research,
technology, a service delivery or a social enterprise. To support our student
entrepreneurs and recent graduates we partner closely with the Manchester
Enterprise Centre (MEC)
• Founders of recently formed innovative ventures that require help, support and
guidance on their journey
• Individuals looking to inject entrepreneurial insight and behaviour, with a view to
creating a future venture from their research based career
WHAT DOES THE
INNOVATION OPTIMISER DO?
• Provides a programme of learning and development to optimise and direct your
start-up thinking, nurture your venture creation and develop a personalised route
map for success
• Provides access to trusted experts, tailored advice and guidance, and where
appropriate One 2 One support to assist you with founding and growing
your venture
• Directs you to a range of appropriate awards, funding and finance sources to
develop your innovation and accelerate growth
WHO IS SUPPORTED THROUGH
THE INNOVATION OPTIMISER?
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