BBSRC’s Sparking Innovation Conference
Date: 02/05/2024
Radison Blu, Edinburgh
Bringing the UK bioscience innovation community together to exchange knowledge, network and discuss challenges & future needs of the sector.
Held at the Radison Blu Hotel, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TH.
Taking place in Edinburgh City Centre on Thursday 02 May, this year’s conference will be filled with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and an opportunity to join a pre-conference workshop and demo day.
Main Conference – Thursday 02 May 2024
Bringing together over 150 bioscience innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and broader members of the UK bioscience innovation community, the conference will be focused on enabling knowledge exchange and networking, and on discussing the challenges and future needs of bioscience innovation in the UK.
The day will be packed with three fireside chats, three panel sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities. These will offer a deep dive into the journey of innovation, from ideation to commercial success, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and transforming research into start-ups.
Pre-Conference Opportunities: Workshop & Demo Day – Wednesday 1st May 2024
Ahead of the conference, there will be an opportunity to attend a three-hour, highly interactive workshop around how to commercialise your bioscience research. This will include hands-on activities and guided group sessions around:
- Understanding the commercialisation process
- Building your business model canvas
- Identifying your market value proposition and creating a timeline for delivery
- Thinking about the development and protection of your intellectual property (what IP do I have now? What IP will I develop? What do I want to do with it?)
- Thinking about product development, funding opportunities, and marketing plans
- Brainstorming strategies for protection of product, brand, and the company
- Pitching your idea to investors
Following the workshop, there will be an opportunity for participants to join the pre-conference demo day and networking (further information below).
