DREI works with academics, researchers, students and entrepreneur communities within and also outside the University of Bristol.
Whether you are an organisation or individual entrepreneur, a world-leading or early-career researcher, or a student entrepreneur with exciting ideas you will find that DREI has people with the experience, knowledge, networks and expertise to assist.
The Research Services Hub is a new directory-style SharePoint site for University of Bristol academics, signposting to key research services at every stage of the application and award lifecycle. It brings together the key information, guidance and support you need to achieve excellent research, all in one place.
Some examples of the support we can provide:
- Funding opportunities
- Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Pure
- Negotiating research and consultancy contracts
- Commercialising research for spin-outs and licensing agreements
- Working with business, including research consultancy, placements, academic business fellowships, licensing opportunities, business acceleration, international businesses and local community groups
- Student enterprise - access for students to ideas, advice, space, and start-up funding to get your ideas going
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