DICE N+ ECR Community Event

24 July 2026

The Digital Innovation and Circular Economy (DICE) Network+ is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Early Career Researcher Community Event on 24 July at Loughborough University, from 9:30am to 3pm.

This free event is a great opportunity for ECRs looking to meet with industry partners, expand their network, support their career development, gain practical insights, and explore how their research can drive real-world impact.

What to expect:

🏭 Industry visits:

Intelligent Energy

Visit Intelligent Energy, a UK leader in hydrogen fuel cells, and learn how cutting-edge engineering is driving innovation in clean energy.

R3VTech Ltd

Meet R3VTech Ltd., a cutting-edge spinout from Loughborough University, whose mission is to create new revenue streams for industry through circular economy approaches, demonstrating     research can translate into impactful, real-world solutions.

🤝 Networking & community
Connect with a diverse community of fellow ECRs from across the UK and build valuable new relationships.

🎤 Interactive workshop
Take part in a challenge-based workshop exploring digital innovation for a circular economy.

💡 IP & Commercialisation Training
Gain insights from Loughborough’s Research & Innovation Office on how to protect your ideas and translate them into real-world ventures.

🗣️ Career Panel
Hear from speakers at different career stages, sharing experiences, career development journeys, and practical advice on navigating pathways of translating research into practice.

To support accessibility, the DICE N+ Access Fund is available to contribute towards travel costs.

Spaces are limited. Register now!