Registration is required
This event is part of the RKE Seminar Programme series
SpeakerKindling Ventures
From: 27 Feb 2026, noonTo: 23 Apr 2026, 3:30 p.m.
Location: LIMITED PLACES Submit your expression of interest by 12pm Friday 27th February 2026, Online Event - Please see description
Are you an academic ready to turn your research into REF-eligible impact that engages industry, influences government, and drives lasting civic change?
Introducing the Generating Local IMPACT Programme, a 6-session online training programme specifically designed for Higher Education Institutions, delivered by Kindling Ventures.
Building on the success of the Collaborative Local Impact Fund, the programme equips academics with the commercial and strategic skills to translate research into real-world solutions and build deep, local partnerships with industry and public bodies.
Session 1: Research to Innovation Impact for Civic University
Part 1: Tuesday 3rd March 10am-12.30pm (online)
Part 2: Thursday 5th March 10am-12.30pm (online)
Session 2: Communicating Research Value
Wednesday 11th March 1pm-3.30pm (online)
Session 3: Speeding up Innovation: Why Market Validation is Important
Wednesday 18th March 1pm-3pm (online)
Session 4: Pitching Customer Led Impact Projects
Thursday 26th March 10am-12.30pm (online)
Session 5: Negotiation: Creating Mutual Value
Wednesday 1st April 1pm-3.30pm (online)
Session 6: Pitch Session
Thursday 23rd April TBC (online)
A PDF with more details of each session can be emailed upon request.
Contact: Doon MacDonald (Email: D.G.Macdonald@Swansea.ac.uk)
Event created by: t.m.chambers