Deadline: 31 March 2025
Applications are now open for the ICURe Discover Programme Cohorts to enhance market awareness and deepen the understanding of potential technology applications.
Their 8-week, part-time online market discovery program is developed using the lean startup methodology, which applies the scientific method (hypothesise, test, evaluate) to business ideas. Participants will learn how to use this approach to gauge their potential customers’ opinions about their idea, product, or service.
This programme is suitable for participants looking to explore the potential of their early-stage projects or those who require a part-time commitment for market exploration.
Benefits
- 2-day training boot camp with part-time market discovery spanning 8 weeks or part-time learning and market discovery spread over 8 weeks.
- Gather market feedback that indicates the next steps, such as entering ICURe Explore with a team.
- Access to their team of experts and they will proactively connect you to their network of entrepreneurs, investors and funders.
- Outline the commercial viability using tools such as the Business Model Canvas (BMC).
- Develop an understanding of existing market offerings and competitive landscape for your sector.
Funding Information
- Financial support of up to £2,500 is available for testing assumptions and market discovery.
Eligibility Criteria
- Innovate UK ICURe Discover is an 8-week, part-time online market discovery programme designed to support researchers and technicians in exploring their potential market.
For more information, visit Innovate UK.