Course selection
Turning your PhD into a start-up
Audience: PG research, PG taught
Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Times: 14.00 to 16.00
Programme: GRADskills
Programme: MSkills
Key details: PLEASE NOTE: If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place at least two working days before so that we can allow others onto the course. This workshop will be held in-person.
Course information
Have you ever wondered if your research could become the foundation of a real-world venture? This interactive workshop is designed specifically for PhD students who are curious about entrepreneurship. You’ll learn how to spot opportunities in your research, define a problem worth solving, and begin shaping a venture idea with real potential. Through hands-on activities, peer feedback, and practical tools, you’ll take the first steps toward transforming your academic expertise into entrepreneurial impact—no business background required.
The workshop will be facilitated by Bonnie Hacking, Programme Manager, Entrepreneurship Centre
Tutors
Ms Bonnie Hacking
Venue
Kinnessburn room XL, Kennedy Gardens
Course provider
IELLI
Email: ielli@st-andrews.ac.uk