From idea to investment: Commercialising your research

If you're aiming to make a lasting impact through your research, turning it into a sustainable business could be your best move. And we can help.

Join us in this live session as we explore essential strategies and tools to build a solid foundation for commercialising your ideas.

We'll discuss how to incorporate your company, negotiate equity agreements, and prepare for investment. Plus, you'll discover how our platform makes these processes smoother for high-growth, early-stage businesses.

Date: Thursday, 9 May 2024

Time: 12:30 PM

What we’ll cover

How to incorporate your company to begin your entrepreneurial journey.
How to negotiate and understand equity agreements.
How to prepare your business to attract and secure investment.

Ideal for

Researchers and PhDs who aspire to translate their research into impactful businesses or social enterprises. Whether you're just exploring or actively looking to build a business, this webinar is designed for you.

The platform itself allows you to manage all aspects of share and option management concisely in one place. The automations and integrations save you time. But while the platform is great, it is the team that makes Vestd stand out. From pre-sales to onboarding and the ever-helpful support team - not only do they support on the platform but provide excellent knowledge in this area.

Jenny James

Chief Operating Officer, Findr

Great platform. The team always provide brilliant support. I would definitely recommend using Vestd to anyone who needs to set up and administer an EMI scheme.

Sarah T.

Director

Straight forward and structured approach - so good for founders and also FD/CFO/advisor who is looking to get share capital and share option schemes in place.

Ciaran O.

Founder

A fantastic platform. The price is fixed. The customer support is fantastic and readily available. They have held our hand right through the whole process.

Tim S.

Investor

I love Vestd and I wish I had found it sooner. It makes the whole process of issuing shares whether they're growth shares or ordinary shares incredibly simple.

James B.

Co-Founder

Amazing shift from Excel to Vestd. The support team were amazing and did a great job of completing our setup and we have been very pleased at being able to better manage our governance over time.

Dan W.

Co-Founder & CEO

Delivers an outsized impact

Moving your research beyond academia can directly impact users and the society at large.

Drives growth at all levels

Your business will help create jobs, solve critical issues, and power economic growth.

Reap financial rewards

Commercialization isn't just about sharing knowledge; it's also financially rewarding.

Creates new opportunities

Allows for practical applications of your research that further your work in exciting ways.

Attracts the right talent

Successful commercialization can help you attract and retain mission-driven team members with its exciting, impactful outcomes.

Kickstarts a cycle of innovation

Helps you build networks and exchange ideas within and outside your field, leading to further innovation.

Get your questions answered faster

Schedule a free consultation and get on the fast track to launching your business (minus the legal hassles and hefty fees!).

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