Entrepreneurial/Industry Engagement Career Development Pathway

This pathway is for doctoral candidates who are interested in commercialising their research, joining industry, or launching their own ventures. Read on to learn about recommended opportunities that will help you complete your studies and prepare you for your future career.

Key focus areas for this pathway

  1. Innovation and commercialisation skills 
  2. Development of an entrepreneurial mindset
  3. Industry networking 
  4. Project and time management
  5. Communication skills 
  6. Leadership 

Recommendations for Year 1

Recommendations for Year 2

Recommendations for Year 3

Notes to remember

  • Balance additional activities with research progress
  • Not all activities will be relevant for every candidate
  • You will likely need to also engage with research methods / technical training relevant for your own project / discipline
  • Discuss plans with supervisors, both during the training needs analysis required as a candidature milestone, as well as regularly throughout your candidature
  • Document all development activities for your CV