Join us at Lincoln University for a relaxed and engaging morning designed especially for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and postgraduate students from across the campus precinct.
Running from 10.00am–1.00pm, this informal gathering brings together researchers from Lincoln University and neighbouring organisations for a chance to connect, share ideas, and explore pathways to real-world impact. The session will feature short introductions to innovation and commercialisation support available on campus — including insights from KiwiNet, Sprout, and local tech transfer teams — along with a series of quick-fire emerging innovator and start-up founder intros to spark conversation.
With a light-hearted icebreaker to kick things off and a shared lunch provided, this is a great opportunity to build networks, discover new opportunities, and be part of a growing community of researchers making an impact by commercialising research outcomes.
Co-Hosted by: Lincoln University, KiwiNet, LUSA, Lincoln Agritech Limited, Sprout, Bioeconomy Science Institute, and University of Canterbury.
What you’ll get from the day:
Understand the principles of research commercialisation at a high-level
Insights into KiwiNet and Sprout and their value propositions for researchers
Get to know your tech transfer office (TTO) and how they can help you
Gain an insight into researcher entrepreneurship from emerging innovators and start up founders
Expand networks by connecting with other researchers and members of the commercialisation community
Thursday 16th April 2026
9.45am-1.00pm
Patiki, Waimarie Building, Lincoln University
Agenda
9.45am - Arrival and registration
10:00am Welcome and Intros
10.10am – Icebreaker Game
10.40am - KiwiNet - Commercialisation as a pathway for impact
11.00 am - Intro to Sprout
11.20am - Intro to TTO teams (UC, BSI, LAL, LU)
11.50am - Emerging innovator/founder quick-fire intros
12:00pm – Networking Lunch
1.00pm – Event Ends
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