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In-Path academic brokerage service

In-Path is an academic brokerage service for West Yorkshire, connecting health, wellbeing, innovation and digital businesses with universities and the wider innovation ecosystem.

What is In-Path?

In-Path connects growing businesses with the expertise, facilities and innovation support available across West Yorkshire's universities. It is led by Leeds Beckett University and delivered in partnership with the University of Leeds, the University of Bradford and the University of Huddersfield.

It helps Health, Wellbeing and Digital organisations access the knowledge, talent and opportunities needed to turn ideas into action and accelerate growth.

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What does In-Path do?

In-Path provides a single point of access to a wealth of academic expertise and innovation opportunities. In practical terms, it helps businesses to:

  • Connect with the right academic experts.
  • Access specialist research, facilities and equipment.
  • Explore opportunities for innovation and product development.
  • Identify relevant funding and collaboration opportunities.
  • Overcome technical and business challenges.
  • Build valuable links with universities and the wider innovation ecosystem.
  • Access student and graduate talent.

The programme is particularly valuable for small businesses operating in the Health, Wellbeing and Digital sectors. It helps them turn their ideas into concrete action, accelerate their growth and unlock opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to access.

How do I apply?

Complete the expression of interest form below and an In-Path Relationship Manager will contact you to discuss your business and the support available through the programme.

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