How to raise Capital for your spin-out

This event was held on Friday 18 August 2023

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University spin-outs can face more hurdles than other start-ups. In reality, very few projects are suitable spin-out material, and for those that are, how can the odds of raising capital be improved? This webinar will guide you through the key elements you need to think about, including:

  • Are the opportunity essentials in place: market, value proposition, business case
  • Developing a sound strategy
  • Winning support from your University
  • Leadership and the Team
  • Money: non-dilutive and dilutive sources
  • Raising capital from investors: understanding their needs and finding the right fit
  • How to find and engage with investors
  • Raising funds as a 3-stage project

Who should attend

  • PhD students
  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Early and mid-career researchers
  • Industry-engaged academics
  • Industry-engaged professional staff

What you'll experience

PD+ is a free weekly webinar series that takes place every Friday from 12-1PM. It is the perfect way to lunch and level up your industry engagement and commercialisation skills.

Meet your presenter: Richard Dale

Richard is based in Sydney and has more than 25 years' experience in top-tier management consulting, new venture development, venture capital and R&D engineering. He has extensive experience in growth and transformation for a wide range of Australian and overseas organisations; from large corporations to early-stage technology businesses, and works with universities around  Australia as they consider the best path for developing unique ideas and IP.

Register

Event is free but registration is essential

The PD+ webinar series is brought to you by the University of Newcastle's Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE) and Campus Plus.  Find out about upcoming PD+ webinars and catch up on recordings of previous PD+ webinars at the Research Advantage Knowledge Hub.

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What is KEE?

The University of Newcastle's Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE) is responsible for facilitating impact within our regions through intellectual property commercialisation, business development, and entrepreneurship. KEE works with researchers and industry to identify and facilitate high-value licenses and research collaborations, in addition to supporting pre-startups, startups, and scale-up companies.

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Event Information

  • Date:  This event was held on Friday 18 August 2023
  • Location: via Zoom