The Ideation Society at Queen’s University is a supportive space for researchers who are curious about turning their ideas or research into real-world impact. It’s designed for those at the very beginning of their commercialisation journey - no prior experience needed.

Through practical workshops, expert guidance, and a community of like-minded innovators, members can explore how research ideas might develop beyond the lab or library. Whether you’re just testing an idea, learning how to communicate your research, or wondering what commercialisation could look like, The Ideation Society helps you take the first steps with confidence.  For more information, click HERE

The WE Innovate Programme supports women-led and non-binary-led teams with entrepreneurial ideas, offering tools and guidance to develop their ventures. Open to QUB students, researchers, alumni, and a limited number of external applicants, the programme is currently closed for applications. To express interest in future cohorts, email innovationprogrammes@qub.ac.uk or click here for more information.

ICURe (Innovation-to-Commercialisation of University Research) is a 3-month, full-time online program funded by Innovate UK. Using lean start-up methods, it helps university early-career researchers (ECRs) explore market viability for products or services derived from their research. Teams receive training, support, and up to £35,000 in funding to validate their ideas outside the lab. To find out more about this programme click HERE

Future Leaders Fellowships (FLF) is a cross-UK Research and Innovation scheme enabling fellows to tackle ambitious and challenging research and develop their own careers. It offers long-term, flexible support, including the fellow's salary and research, staff and training costs, plus the opportunity of a permanent academic position on successful completion of the fellowship. For more information click HERE