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PhD Max

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Interested in commercialising your PhD and taking it to the next level but don’t know where to start? Join us for our brand-new PhD programme.

PhD Max is an exciting pre-accelerator programme designed to empower the next generation of PhD students in their entrepreneurial journey.

This eight-session programme is tailored to students at the University of Edinburgh who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship and leveraging their specialised knowledge to push the boundaries of their respective fields.

Throughout the sessions, you will engage in thought-provoking discussions and interactive workshops on various topics such as startup fundamentals, ideation, intellectual property, market research, customer discovery, pitching and more. These sessions will be held on specific dates starting from January and concluding in March.

In these sessions we’ll help you explore entrepreneurship and how to commercialise your PhD.

Draft 2025 Programme:

· Welcome social and PhD Max intro

· What makes a good startup?

· Building your idea

· Intellectual property (IP) basics

· Market research

· Solution development

· Pitching workshop

· PhD Max Pitch-off

It is expected you will attend all sessions - For all PhD students from the University of Edinburgh.

Open to PhD students from any year and discipline, PhD Max offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of entrepreneurship and develop the skills necessary to transform innovative ideas into impactful ventures. Whether you have a concrete business idea or simply aspire to become a founder in the future, this programme will equip you with the essential tools and knowledge to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape.

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