Warwick Ventures, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK

This programme provides an opportunity to discuss issues but also to work alongside professional staff within Warwick Ventures evaluating and commercialising IP, establishing new spin-off companies and working with regional development agencies to help to develop the regional and national economy.

Visits to successful spin-off companies that are located on the University of Warwick Science Parks can be arranged.  There would not be lecture based teaching but there would be short presentations and discussions with key WV staff during the visit, and use of knowledge transfer tools on real life practical examples would take place. If appropriate back ground reading would be provided prior to the start date of the visit.  All processes, policies and documentation would be available to participants for adoption in their home university.