UPBEAT is the result of a pan-European study to explore how HEIs can maximise the impact of university outreach programmes on business and communities. By studying Academic Enterprises across Europe, a number of  major elements have been identified which are consistently present in winning commercial or community focused academic ventures, in effect - a recipe for success.

We are keen to share and refine that recipe by encouraging the implementation of UPBEAT at a policy and practitioner level to enable our partners to securea better return on their outreach investment  - and see the ideas that have been nurtured become sustainable and profitable projects or businesses. In effect, UPBEAT helps you to create a more enterprising academic environment.