Innovation Development, Evaluation and Acceleration to Scale (I.D.E.A.S.) Programme

Transform your ideas into solutions with real-world impact

The I.D.E.A.S. Programme is designed to provide institution-wide support, helping all LJMU staff and postgraduates maximise the impact of their groundbreaking ideas, research and inventions.

Guided by experts through the entire innovation lifecycle—from idea conception to the pursuit of commercial or non-commercial impact, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to turn your ideas, research and inventions into marketable products and services.

• Develop innovation capabilities that shape your ideas.
• Gain an understanding of IP rights and how to protect your intellectual assets.
• Learn strategies to extend impact and make a difference where it is needed most.
• Create commercial opportunities to sustain and grow your innovations.

Support tailored to your needs

The team will work with you to determine your requirements and establish your goals.

Bespoke sessions can be created for groups, or consultation and mentoring provided on a one-to-one basis. Training is delivered in-person and online.

You will also have access to the IP Toolkit—a comprehensive suite of education and learning resources.

Sign up for an information session

The team is holding a number of online sessions for staff and postgraduate students to find out more. 

• Thursday 6 February, 10am-10:30am 
• Wednesday 12 February, 2pm-2:30pm 
• Wednesday 26 February, 1pm-1:30pm 
• Wednesday 5 March, 2pm-2:30pm 
• Wednesday 19 March, 2pm-2:30pm

You can book your place here (opens in a new tab). 

Email Peter Leather for more information

The IP team gave me the confidence to identify potential stakeholders and helped me to concisely articulate the benefits of my scientific research to industry.

Prof Monower Sadique
Professor of Construction Materials, LJMU

What the I.D.E.A.S. Programme covers

Key topics

I.D.E.A.S. provides support pitched to your needs. Depending on your experience and existing knowledge, you may enhance your understanding and skills in some, or all of the following areas:

• Foundational Concepts and General IP Management
• IP in Specific Academic Contexts
• IP in Digital, Technological, and Online Spaces
• Licensing, Open Source, and Creative Commons
• Commercialisation and Valuation
• Sector-Specific IP Issues
• Specialised Research and External Work

For more information contact Peter Leather: p.leather@ljmu.ac.uk.