UCL Innovation Scout

What is a UCL Innovation Scout?

Innovation Scouts are well connected individuals within UCL departments/research institutes with an eye for finding research which has commercial potential that may not be on the radar of UCLB. If you can help identify early career researchers whose work shows commercialisation promise, but who are perhaps not aware of UCLB and its activities, then get in touch.

Who can apply?
Post-doc researchers within the Institute of Neurology Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, who have an interest in learning more about IP commercialisation and wider knowledge exchange areas.
The role suits individuals looking to develop their IP knowledge to augment their existing research responsibilities and expertise. UCLB will provide flexible training to familiarise the Innovation Scouts with the core principles of IP and technology transfer.

Role and responsibilities

• To identify research projects within the IoN which have commercial potential and may not be on the radar of UCLB.
• Look to identify early career researchers whose work shows early commercialisation promise, but who are perhaps not aware of UCLB and its activities.
• Help to identify graduating PhD students who could be interested in joining a spinout team originating from research elsewhere at UCL.
• Promote enterprise awareness programmes and initiatives (including I/O Labs) within the IoN and support their delivery.
• Reporting to a UCLB Business Manager for the IoN.
• Your time will be split between UCLB offices and departmental-focused activity

Benefits

• Flexible hours, up to 2 days per month
• 12 month commitment
• £2,500 yearly stipend
• Build skills, experience and your network