Dementia Researcher Blogs17 Okt 2024

Ella Moonan-Howard - Alzheimer’s Society newest support package: Launchpad

Ella Moonan-Howard, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

The Alzheimer’s Society has launched a new support package called "Launchpad," designed to help innovators turn dementia research into impactful products. Led by Senior Innovator Ella Moonan-Howard, this programme offers tailored business coaching, expert networks, and hands-on support to help researchers develop viable business models and secure pilot opportunities. Launchpad is free and part-time, making it accessible for researchers alongside their academic roles. Applications open on 14th October. Find out more - https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/research/our-research/dementia-innovation/launchpad

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-alzheimers-society-newest-support-package-launchpad/

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Dr Ella Moonan-Howard is a Senior Innovator at the Alzheimer's Society. Ella previous worked at Zinc, supporting early stage start-ups and their founders to build research skills and to test their products as they built them. Obsessed with seeing the direct impact these start-ups could make, she moved to Alzheimer's Society to ensure the next generation of dementia products go on to achieve scale and change the lives of those living with dementia. Find Ella on LinkedIn

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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