Please note that this programme is only open for those projects directly linked to the Turing Fellowships and / or the AI CDTs. Applications will be accepted from:

• any Turing AI Fellows – past or present
• any AI CDT academics, students and technicians
• academics working with/alongside a Turing Fellow, but the application must be supported by that Fellow

The EPSRC AI ICURe Engage programme is open to researchers at all levels of seniority, technicians and students from all disciplines undertaking master’s degrees, PhDs, and Post-Docs, based at universities and independent research organisations (IROs) across the UK and who are interested in entrepreneurship. This opportunity is available regardless of whether you already have an innovative idea, as the programme introduces you to ICURe and provides the space and opportunity to think about entrepreneurship differently.

Your course of study, your idea and/or your research MUST be directly related to Turing Fellowships and / or the AI CDTs.

We also welcome applications from individuals in:

• universities who have not participated in the ICURe programme
• universities who do not receive HEIF funding
• under-represented groups including women, people of colour, those living with disabilities and those from the LGBTQI+ communities
• approved public sector research enterprises (PSREs)

We are committed to supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from anyone who is eligible.

2 Day online training bootcamp covering:

• entrepreneurial thinking
• the language of business
• emotional resilience and wellbeing
• introduction to verbal business card and value proposition
• impact and marketing testing online

3 weekly sessions covering:

• value proposition and your market
• testing your value proposition
• your video reflecting your learning

All programme materials have been aligned with the EntreComp model.

ICURe Engage provides a route towards other ICURe Programmes.

Please note ICURe Discover and ICURe Explore programmes will require their own application, there is no automatic entry if ICURe Engage is completed.

Past participants say that having dedicated time to spend understanding what commercialisation of research means has dramatically changed their perspective on their research, ideas, and innovations. The programme provides the space and opportunity to consider research impact, commercialisation, and entrepreneurship.

Applications open: 29/10/2026
Applications close: 10/12/2027
Start date: 14/01/2027
Location: Online
Delivery partner: SETsquared Partnership

Before applying, we advise you to look at the application template to understand what information is required. Please complete the application form clearly and concisely. Sections with an asterisk are required must be completed. Before submitting your application, please ensure both your superior and, if possible, your Technology Transfer Office (TTO) is aware and supportive of your application and therefore programme attendance.

The online application form will ask a series of questions about you and your research project.

There are a limited number of spaces on each Cohort, but we try to provide support as many applications as possible.

The application form may be accessed from the links on this website.

If you have any further questions, please direct them to icure@setsquared.co.uk or use the contact form.