Share Your Insight,
Shape the Future
The Northern Triangle Mentor Network is fueled by the wisdom and experience of a global community of founders, specialists, and seasoned experts. If you are a professional ready to share your knowledge, open your network, and guide the next generation of academic innovators, we want to hear from you.
Your commitment directly accelerates the commercial potential of cutting-edge research from the Universities of Leeds, Manchester, and Sheffield.
BECOME A MENTOR
Why Volunteer Your Expertise?
- Shape the Future: Directly contribute to the creation of successful, impactful university spin-outs and commercial ventures.
- Expand Your Network: Connect with top academics, university commercialisation teams, and a curated peer group of highly experienced mentors.
- Gain Fresh Perspective: Challenge your own thinking and stay abreast of the latest disruptive research and technologies being developed in the North of England.
Ways to Get Involved
| Role | Programme | Commitment & Focus |
| Mentor | Innovation Boost | Provide focused, dedicated 1-to-1 guidance to an academic team (up to 10 hours across 12-14 weeks). Your role is a trusted advisor, working alongside the university Commercialisation Manager to evaluate strategy and execution. |
| Mentor | Innovation Sprint | Participate in fast-paced speed-networking sessions (20-minute 1-to-1s) to provide honest, supportive, and immediate feedback on early-stage ideas. This is an excellent introductory option. |
| Expert | Events & Ad-hoc | Share your specialist knowledge at in-person sessions, fireside chats, or panel discussions on topics critical to commercialisation, such as: Product Market Fit, Funding Readiness, Building a Team, or Market Discovery. |
