Past event
Venture Creation Lab
Over two days, you'll have the opportunity to explore tools and frameworks for identifying what problem your research or idea is solving, and carry out initial interviews with potential customers to find out what a good solution looks like for them. You'll find out more about what life is like as an entrepreneur and develop a plan for taking your solution to market.
The morning will be an opportunity to learn the tools and frameworks. In the afternoon, you'll be applying what you learned to your own research or idea, supported by experts and mentors.
Who should take part?
Researchers with potentially commercialisable research or an idea which has serious growth potential (open to University researchers at any level and early stage entrepreneurs whether they are staff, students, alumni or members of the public.)
Please note: Venture Creation Lab is a required first step for any University of St Andrews' academics or staff interested in the St Andrews Innovation Fellowship.
Those interested in exploring the commercial potential of their research or idea
Individuals committed to attending both sessions in person, in the Entrepreneurship Centre, Walter Bower House, Guardbridge KY16 0US
Individuals committed to spending time during the afternoons of the two days working on and making progress on commercialising their research and starting a company
Dates
Tuesday 29 April and Wednesday 30 April 09:30 – 14:00 in person in the Entrepreneurship Centre, Walter Bower House, Guardbridge KY16 0US.
from 14:00 onwards, participants are expected to apply the tools and frameworks learned in the morning to their own research or idea, supported by experts and mentors.
Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP.
Optional one to one follow-up session to be arranged. This meeting can be in person or online.