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Spinout Creation

The nuts and bolts of launching a spin-out company

Spinout companies offer a powerful route to translate academic research into real-world impact and economic growth. Understanding the process of creating a spinout, from opportunity identification to structuring, governance and investment, is essential for successful commercialisation. Our specialised Spinout Creation course equips university professionals with the knowledge and tools to support and manage this complex journey, ensuring innovations are effectively transformed into sustainable ventures.

  • Foundation & Strategy
  • Tools & Support
  • Business Planning
  • Team & Stakeholder Management
  • Finance & Investment
  • Social & Impact Ventures
  • Pitching & Investor Relations
  • Valuation & Equity
  • Legal & Governance
  • Real-World Context

  • LO1: Understand the key components of new venture creation within an institutional environment.
  • LO2: Develop a business proposal into an investable plan, using real-world case studies to apply strategic and financial planning.
  • LO3: Explain how social enterprise models and legal structures can enable impact-driven spinouts.
  • LO4: Deliver a concise business proposition to stakeholders or investors.
  • LO5: Interpret how legal agreements and financial instruments shape company activity, governance, and financial outcomes.
  • LO6: Demonstrate a clear understanding of directors’ responsibilities and the importance of effective post-formation management.
  • LO7: Identify the roles, motivations, and influence of different stakeholders, and apply techniques for managing stakeholder relationships throughout the spinout journey.

Spinout Creation is ideal for: 

  • professionals who are or going to be actively engaged in new venture creation or spin-outs, such as tech transfer officers, innovation managers 
  • those with direct experience in developing new business ventures.  
  • individuals looking to deepen their knowledge of the investment process, legal structuring, and stakeholder management, and who are ready to take a more strategic role in scaling or managing ventures.  

Delegates would be expected to have a good basic understanding of new venture creation and spin-outs. We would recommend delegates to read and engage with the USIT Guide prior to attendance to support learning. Click here to download the USIT Guide  

Our dedicated team of facilitators brings a wealth of experience and passion to the course. Whether guiding discussions, providing valuable feedback, or sharing real-world insights, they are here to ensure a supportive and engaging learning journey. Get to know the experts who will help you make the most of your experience:

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  • Member rate = £1,150
  • Non-member rate = £1,550

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Testimonials

Delegate, New Venture Creation (Advanced)
I understand directors duties much better now. I will also challenge my academics to come up with some back of the envelope financials in business planning sessions to give an idea of what might be needed
Delegate, New Venture Creation (Advanced)
Delegate, New Venture Creation (Advanced)
Great course, fantastic delivery and really helpful directors and contributors
Delegate, New Venture Creation (Advanced)

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Member Price £1150
Non-Member Price £1550