Research management

Learn about the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur and what it takes to launch a successful spin-out company, from a serial founder

The most valuable research you do this year will not be for your next paper but into your employer and yourself, writes Tom Chapman. Here, he outlines findings from his analysis of university financial statements, offering insight into what to expect when planning a move

Venture capitalists are ‘completely different beasts’ to grant bodies so academic founders need to embrace a new style of pitching if they are to secure funding for their companies, as Tim Witney explains

Looking to secure investment for your spin-out? Find out how to write a business plan that ticks every box

Practical insight on how to take your discoveries from research laboratory to marketplace

In the second part of this two-part series on finding investment for research commercialisation, here’s how to build a business plan

In the first part of this two-part series on investment and business planning for research spin-out companies, discover all you need to know about attracting venture capital

The uncomfortable truth is that academia doesn’t conform to the regular nine-to-five, and pretending otherwise will not fix working conditions that are broken, argues Sorin Krammer

Advice on creating a value proposition that clearly communicates the benefits of your work to different audiences

With research, it is not just about what you produce, but how and to whom you communicate it. Learn how to identify and understand the needs of your audience