Future Leaders Fellowships - Round 10 business competition support webinar
Watch our recording to hear about how Future Leaders Fellowships has supported innovators and researchers working in business and find out about your opportunity to apply.
Event Details
When
30/06/2025
14.00 - 15.15
Where
Online
Recording and slides now available
Click here to download the slides.
Overview
UKRI FLF has invested over £900 million since 2018 to support the careers of innovators and researchers working in business, third sector organisations, and academia. Round 10 of the Future Leaders Fellowships is open for applications via the Innovation Funding Service from 23 June 2025, closing on 5 November 2025. Click here to apply for Innovation Funding Service.
Why watch?
This webinar, organised and delivered by Innovate UK and UKRI, will present case studies from current Future Leaders Fellows working in businesses and other non-academic organisations. Join us to hear about how FLF has supported their careers in research and innovation and find out about your opportunity to apply to the FLF in 2025. This online event will provide first-hand advice on the application and interview process from fellows who have successfully applied for funding. You will also hear from members of the assessment panel who can share top tips for the interview process, and the FLF Development Network who will talk about the development support provided to Future Leaders Fellows. Innovate UK and UKRI team members will also be available answer any questions you may have about the upcoming Round 10 competition.
Who is this webinar for?
Are you a Future Leader in your sector? This webinar is intended for an audience of researchers and innovators looking to pursue an ambitious programme of innovation, whilst stepping into a leadership role. FLF welcomes applicants from any sector of research and innovation; this webinar is targeted towards applicants from business, Catapults, AgriTech Centres, charities and public sector organisations.
Speakers
- Dr Stephen Meader, Director of Future Leaders Fellowships Scheme, UKRI
- Dr Jennifer Postles, Lead Specialist – Innovation Talent, Innovate UK
- Cherish Vines, Programme Coordinator for Fellowship and Talent Programmes, Innovate UK
- Susie Ranford, Knowledge Transfer Advisor, Innovate UK Business Connect
FLF speakers
- Rachel Carey, Zinc
- Rick Salmon, PathQA
- Césaré Cejas, MFX
FLF interview panel chairs
- Kate Barclay, BIA
- Rory Duncan, Duddingston Consultancy Ltd
FLF Development Network
- Margot Bucaille, Innovation Manager
The Future Leaders Fellowships programme is open to all early-career innovators and researchers – we look forward to you joining us to learn more about the programme.
Related Opportunities
Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 10, business and non-academic
Opens: 23/06/2025 Closes: 05/11/2025
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110m for ambitious research and innovation projects in any sector, and tailored support to develop careers for future leaders.