This course is for scientists, medics and engineers who are thinking about translating their research into commercial innovation now or in the future; be it in a start-up or an industry collaboration. It introduces the practicalities and mindset needed to be successful in developing their innovation efforts and is open to postgraduates, postdocs and academics/PIs. The course is led by Dr. Alan Roth, a successful academic scientist and entrepreneur with experience of executive leadership, industrial R&D and finance who is a Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford.