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As a world-leading research University, UCC recognises the importance of creativity, ambition and discovery to support innovation. At UCC Innovation, we are developing structured programmes to embed innovation into campus education. Our goal is to create a campus-wide innovation culture and support our campus entrepreneurs through an ethos of creativity and discovery via high-impact research.

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SPRINT Accelerator Programme

SPRINT Accelerator Programme

Designed to aid early stage start-ups, the SPRINT Accelerator Programme supports Spin-Out and Researcher-Led start-ups with commercialisation of UCC technologies and market access.

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GatewayUCC

GatewayUCC

GatewayUCC offers a comprehensive support programme for start-up, spin-out and spin-in businesses with expertise in financial advice, consultancy as well as seminars and business programmes.

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UCC Consulting

UCC Consulting

UCC Consulting provides a comprehensive service to all academic staff undertaking consultancy work by assisting with the risk management, project management and administrative aspects involved in the delivery of consultancy work.

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Guide for Inventors

Guide for Inventors

The UCC Innovation Guide for Inventors outlines the essential elements of technology transfer and research commercialisation at University College Cork.

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​​​UCC's IP Policy

​​​UCC's IP Policy

The purpose of UCC's IP Policy is to provide guidance and sources of advice in order to encourage the early identification of such IP and its successful exploitation for the mutual benefit of all parties.

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Commercialisation Case Managers

Commercialisation Case Managers

Our Case Managers will guide you through the process of identifying, protecting and commercialising your technology. Get in touch with us today.

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​Report an Innovation

​Report an Innovation

UCC’s IP Policy requires that a member of the University, whether staff or student, promptly report to the University any discovery or invention made by the individual (or group of individuals) that might be useful, patentable or otherwise protectable.

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Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund

Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund

Enterprise Ireland’s Commercialisation Fund supports third level researchers through both financial and soft supports, to translate their research into innovative and commercially viable products, services and companies.

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Digital Badge in Innovation and IP

Digital Badge in Innovation and IP

The UCC Innovation digital badge in Innovation and IP is a short course designed to support UCC scientists and engineers in learning about how to recognise, protect and commercialise their research and innovations.

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SDGs-Driven Entrepreneurship Education Initiatives

SDGs-Driven Entrepreneurship Education Initiatives

The purpose of these initiatives is to develop an SDGs-driven entrepreneurship culture in UCC, nurturing sustainable entrepreneurs who seek to address the SDGs.

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UCC Research

UCC Research

UCC Research works alongside researchers to grow their ideas into fundable proposals, and transform their research into impact that helps human lives, advances economic development, and addresses real-world challenges.

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Research and Innovation Awards

Research and Innovation Awards

The annual UCC Research and Innovation Awards embrace and celebrate researchers who have made exceptional and influential research and innovation contributions, pushing boundaries, enhancing knowledge and raising the national and international research profile of UCC.

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Knowledge Transfer Ireland's Catalogue of Model Agreements and Practical Guides

Knowledge Transfer Ireland's Catalogue of Model Agreements and Practical Guides

Model agreements and practical guides provided by KTI for reference for researchers.

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Dr. David Corkery

Dr. David Corkery

Commercialisation Case Manager

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Kevin Dalton

Kevin Dalton

Commercialisation Case Manager

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Dr. Karen McCarthy

Dr. Karen McCarthy

Commercialisation Case Manager

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Dr. Anthony Morrissey

Dr. Anthony Morrissey

Commercialisation Case Manager

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Emer O'Shea

Emer O'Shea

Commercialisation Case Manager

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UCC Innovation

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