We are launching the second round of our AI SuperConnector (AISC) programme, funded by the Research England CCF fund. This transformative 6-month journey brings together four leading institutions – Imperial College London, University of Liverpool, University of Leeds, and University of York – to accelerate the commercialisation of AI innovations.
The AI SuperConnector programme is designed to support and accelerate the commercialisation of innovative technologies with an AI component and to develop participants through the spin-out journey, offering substantial resources and support. We recognise that AI innovations can span across many departments and may emerge in unexpected areas, and we aim to capture this diversity.
We are seeking researchers eager to enhance the commercial impact of their AI technology. The commitment involves three to six hours per week and provides significant benefits:
- Expert tailored support on regulatory challenges, IP, licensing, ethics, and technical infrastructure
- £20,000 in equity-free funding for prototyping and initial market validation
- AI-focused masterclasses led by industry and academic pioneers
- Networking opportunities with AI experts, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers
- A showcase event to highlight commercial potential to influential stakeholders and collaborators
The programme is open to research fellows, postdocs, and late-stage PhD candidates with an AI technology at a proof-of-concept stage or beyond.
- Application Deadline: September 8, 2024, 23:59 BST
- Panel Interviews: W/C September 23, 2024
- Invitation to Join: September 27, 2024
- Programme Start Date: October 8-10, 2024
*Dates are tentative and subject to change
Please join one of our online information sessions to learn more about how you can commercialise your ideas!
- Information Session: AI SuperConnector Cohort Two Information Session August 7 | Add to calendar
- Information Session: AI SuperConnector Cohort Two Information Session August 28 | Add to calendar
To apply, please contact jessica.dobson@york.ac.uk.
