In partnership with BBSRC, our ICURe Explore programme supports NC3Rs, BBSRC and UKRI-funded scientists to commercialise their bioscience technology with 3Rs potential.
We have awarded eight teams funding of up to £35k each to take part in a 12-week programme to explore the market for their 3Rs tools and technologies. The successful teams kick-started their commercialisation journey at the ICURe Explore bootcamp last month with sessions on identifying potential markets and understanding customer needs. Over the next three months the teams will engage with potential customers, regulators and supply chains and build networks among budding 3Rs entrepreneurs.
“Commercialising my NC3Rs-funded research always seemed like the best route to achieve 3Rs impacts but this is an extremely daunting task for an academic. After the ICURe bootcamp, much of the angst has turned to excitement and I look forward to watching myself grow as an entrepreneur over the coming weeks to hopefully drive the MimicWell system towards measurable 3Rs outcomes through commercialisation.”
Liam Carr, University of Edinburgh.
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