Innovation Academy is a series of courses focused on the fundamental knowledge you need to build, grow and exit a spinout company.

Innovation Academy supports the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Imperial College London. Our courses are delivered by a mix of Imperial Innovations staff and external industry experts.

Innovation Academy courses are offered free of charge to members of the Imperial community - academics, staff, students and alumni. The courses focus specifically on the formation and management of university spinouts – companies founded based on intellectual property developed at Imperial College London.

Who should attend?

Anyone with an interest in forming a spinout company. Whether you have an idea already or you’re just looking to grow your knowledge in the area, you will find these courses provide a useful grounding in the necessary business and management fundamentals required.

What courses are offered?

The Innovation Academy offers courses designed to bring you up to speed on the key aspects of forming a business, protecting intellectual property, raising finance, and operating your new spinout. All courses are listed in our events page.