Ideas 2 Impact (I2I) is an innovation and enterprise skills initiative convened at Saïd Business School, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Centre and the University of Oxford sciences division. The programme is open to postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students in Medical Sciences Division, MPLS division and on a case-by-case basis, applicants from other divisions.

Programme objectives:

• Enable early career research scientists to access key innovation and business concepts
• Build entrepreneurial skills in conversation with senior business professionals
• Join an alumni network of scientists and others interested in commercialisation of innovation

The programme is convened by Dr Marc Ventresca, with other members of faculty and with a dedicated Entrepreneurship Centre postdoc Dr Christiaan de Koning.

Applications for Ideas 2 Impact are now open

The I2I Fellows access the opportunity to join with Executive MBA students at Saïd Business School for two 4-day course modules in the ‘Strategy and innovation’ elective. The course offers participants the opportunity for direct, sustained interaction with senior executives studying on the EMBA in coursework, projects, and workshops. The I2I alumni join a network of over 120 Oxford graduates that provides continued peer engagement for the progression of entrepreneurial initiatives.