BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Talks.cam//talks.cam.ac.uk// X-WR-CALNAME:Talks.cam BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ignite 2011: 3rd July to 8th July - Speaker to be confirmed DTSTART:20110702T230000Z DTEND:20110702T230000Z UID:TALK30315@talks.cam.ac.uk CONTACT:16097 DESCRIPTION:This intensive\, week-long programme aims to fast-track techno logy and innovation ideas to commercial reality. The blend of practical te aching sessions\, one-to-one and group clinics\, mentors’ sessions and e xpert advice from leading entrepreneurs and innovators will give participa nts the tools\, contacts and confidence to transform their idea or innovat ion into a successful business project or venture.\n\n*When is it?*\nSunda y 3rd July to Friday 8th July 2011\n\nFurther information about the timeta ble can be found on at http://www.cfel.jbs.cam.ac.uk/programmes/ignite/pro gramme/timetable/index.html \n\n*Who is it for?*\nIgnite is open to senio r researchers\, research associates\, postdoctorates\, postgraduates or gr aduates considering their own venture; as well as solo scientists or tech nologists seeking to commercialise a new product or service. It is also op en to Industry partners\, corporate intrapreneurs and innovators. Since 19 99\, over 400 people from 25 countries have attended Ignite leading to app roximately 120 business ventures\, start ups and spin outs.\n\n*Develops S kills:*\n\n• Learn how to explain the technology opportunity in commerci al terms\n• Gain a commercial approach in the development of innovative ideas.\n• Clarify your business idea\, and test it within a high calibre and safe environment\n• Develop a significant and relevant network of c ontacts with the business community\, Cambridge investor network\, Univers ity of Cambridge Judge Business School MBAs and your peers from the Ignite programme\n\nPlus\, you can sign up for the new Mentor Scheme!\nWe’ve i ntroduced a scheme to provide structured support to entrepreneurs after co mpleting Ignite. The mentoring journey will start on *Sat 9th July\, 10:0 0 13:00\, with an Induction workshop*. The mentoring will run from July 20 11 – January 2012. Fees apply.\n\n*Interested in applying? Contact the C fEL team by email: ignite@jbs.cam.ac.uk*\n\n*10 FREE Places for EPSRC-fund ed researchers\, postdocs and postgrads! Apply by Wednesday 11th May.*\n\n Funding via the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is supporting a limited number of places for University of Cambridge stud ents. If you’re a 3rd year PhD student or postdoctorate researcher\, thi s could be for you. Please contact Programme Manager\, Frances Bycroft\, o r Programme Director\, Yupar Myint by email at ignite@jbs.cam.ac.uk. \n\n* 5 FREE places for CIKC-funded researchers – Apply by 4pm on Wednesday 11 th May*\n\nAgain\, this year\, the Cambridge Integrated Knowledge Centre ( CIKC) are funding up to five places on this innovation course. The CIKC ar e keen to support those researching the exploitation of molecular and macr omolecular materials\, low temperature or additive processing and distribu ted and flexible electronics and displays.\n\nIf you are interested in app lying for one of the five collaborative places funded by the Cambridge Int egrated Knowledge Centre\, please contact *Maggie McLaughlin* by email at mt451@cam.ac.uk for further information and an application form. The closi ng date for application forms is 4pm on Wednesday 11th May. \n\nFurther in fo at http://www.cfel.cam.ac.uk LOCATION:Judge Business School\, Trumpington Street\, Cambridge CB2 1AG END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR