Researchers

We provide Academics and Researchers with the knowledge and skills to create their own pathway to impact or commercialisation.

Our 1:1 coaching services and programs will help you get there: from the very beginnings of exploring what your options are - through to execution.

Book a personalised 1:1 coaching session today to unlock the full potential of your research or enrol in one of our specialised programs designed exclusively for researchers. Let us be your partner in transforming ideas into impactful solutions.

Entrepreneurial HDR (eHDR)

For Higher Degree Researchers

The eHDR Program helps HDRs explore the entrepreneurial potential of their research. A self-paced program that incorporates interactive workshops, personalised coaching, and six remote learning (online) modules.

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Research Making Impact (RMI)

For Academics

RMI is a comprehensive professional development program supporting Academics define the potential pathways to social, economic, cultural and environmental impact (Delivered in collaboration with Knowledge Exchange)

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UNSW Staff Spinout Framework

For Staff

UNSW Founders works hand-in-hand with Knowledge Exchange to guide academics and researchers through the different options available to take your idea or research to market.

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Climate Commercialisation Kickstarter

For Higher Degree Researchers and Academics

The Climate Commercialisation Kickstarter provides a supercharged introduction to entrepreneurship and commercialisation pathways for climate researchers.

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Research Pathways Meetup

For All

Join us for a dynamic monthly event designed to bridge the gap between the worlds off academia and entrepreneurship to showcase success stories, share insights and foster collaborative connections.

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Ignite Your Impact Program

For Faculty of Medicine & Health

UNSW Medicine & Health have partnered with UNSW Founders to design and launch a tailored end-to-end health program to allow Faculty staff to upskill in alignment with their chosen pathway to impact.

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UNSW 3 Minute Thesis (3MT)

For All

3 Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition that showcases UNSW’s innovative PhD candidates, who have just 3 minutes to explain their world-changing research and why it is important. We are running workshops on presenting with confidence. Link to sign up here.

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Dedicated Coaching Support for Researchers and Academics

  • Nina Juhl

    Senior Manager (Curiosity)

    Connect with me to learn more about the eHDR and Research Making Impact Programs.

  • Joseph Po

    Program Manager (Health 10x)

    Connect with me to learn more about medical research commercialisation and Ignite your Impact.

  • Eleni Assargiotis

    Program Manager (Climate 10x)

    Connect with me to learn more about the staff spinout framework and commercialisation.

  • Julie Pham

    Program Manager (Climate Foundry)

    Connect with me for general questions and the Climate Commercialisation Kickstarter.