ICURe Exploit programme
A 12-week programme for teams recommended for spin-out with ICURe support or licensing. Provides intensive company formation and business growth support.
Opportunity Details
Dates available
ICURe Exploit cohorts throughout 2024 and 2025
Award
Successful teams will receive up to 12 weeks of intensive spinout and business readiness support followed by the opportunity to apply for up to £300,000 of ICURe Exploit funding as well as access to additional support programmes from ICURe partners.
About ICURe Exploit
The Exploit phase of the Innovate UK ICURe programme provides after-support for ICURe Explore teams recommended for spin-out with ICURe support or licensing.
If teams are recommended to spin-out with ICURe support, they will receive up to 12 weeks of intensive support through Spinout and Business readiness to prepare them for company formation and business growth. This preparation enables them to apply for up to £300,000 with ICURe Exploit Funding. In addition, ICURe spin-outs can access other dedicated programmes through ICURe supporting partners that accelerate their development to be more attractive to investors. Please note that ICURe Exploit funding and programmes provided by ICURe supporting partners is a competitive process.
If teams are recommended to license, they will receive tailored support to prepare for and exploit license opportunities.
Why Enquire?
Our participants get access to leading university resources, and fantastic networks of mentors and investors who join them early on their journey. We’re de-risking very exciting technologies which have enormous potential to change the world for the better.
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