Commercialising Social Science research for the University of Leeds LSSI
Challenge
The University of Leeds LSSI received funding from the ESRC Commercialising Research out of Social Sciences (CRoSS) scheme, to deliver activities relating to CRoSS. Leeds LSSI commissioned us to deliver a three session training programme, and to develop a resource & guidance document for academics going through the process of commercialising social science research.
Approach
The programme was delivered in five work packages:
- WP1 Alignment and workshop design: Meeting with the university team and aligning goals.
- WP2 Session 1: Introduction to pathways to commercialisation.
- WP3 Session 2: Facilitating Lego workshops to identify opportunities.
- WP4 Session 3: Actionable plans for research ideas.
- WP5 Resource & guidance: Development of final resources for Social Sciences research.
Impact
Engaged academics
Raised Social Sciences commercialisation awareness.
New potential income stream opportunities from research outcomes.
