12 September 2018
From the Brain to the Bank: The journey of creating value from science
Organised by:
SCI's Science and Enterprise Group
London, UK
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Synopsis
This is the launch event of the 'Taking Laboratory Discoveries to the Market' meeting series planned by SCI's Science and Enterprise Group. It aims to gather people with experience and resources together with emerging businesses and budding entrepreneurs to generate a creative environment to accelerate innovations along their journey to the marketplace. Delegates will get to meet, learn from and connect with venture capitalists, IP experts, experienced consultants and entrepreneurs who have successfully created their business from scientific ideas.Attendees
This event is aimed at mid-career and budding scientific entrepreneurs from academia and industry looking to start a new business or develop business start-ups. It will also appeal to technical SMEs, spin-outs and start-ups striving to build sustainable organisations.Programme
| 10.30 | Registration and refreshments | |
| 11.00 | Welcome Martin Elliott, Director, Chemical Relations Ltd |
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| 11.15 | Keynote: Crossing the chasm – the journey from idea to market entry Paul Hodges, Chairman, International eChem (IeC) |
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| Business models and IP | ||
| 11.45 | Using patents to maximise the value of your inventions Charlotte Crowhurst, Patent Attorney and Partner, Potter Clarkson LLP |
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| 12.05 | Innovation strategies in a multi-billion dollar company Tim Lumb, Chemistry Technical Manager, ALS |
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| 12.25 | Case Study: Crossing the valley of death... one nanometre at a time Andreas Schatzlein, CEO, Nanomerics |
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| 12.45 | Panel Q&A | |
| 13.00 | Lunch | |
| Financing ideas, projects & companies | ||
| 14.00 | Selling a stake in your business – what are the options as your business grows? Michael Norris, Director, Rivertime Corporate Finance Ltd |
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| 14.20 | Navigating the innovation support landscape Peter Clark, Knowledge Transfer Manager, Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) |
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| 14.40 | Case Study: Successful corporate investment in technology and start-up Damian Kelly, Head of Global R&D, Croda |
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| 15.00 | Panel Q&A | |
| 15.15 | Refreshment break | |
| Resourcing start-ups | ||
| 15.45 | The right space for science-based start-ups Graham Hewson, Director, United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) |
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| 16.05 | The journey to a successful collaboration or partnership Jenny Ames, Director, Jenny Ames Consulting Ltd |
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| 16.25 | The role of people and culture Steve Bennett, Managing Director, TransitionPlus Ltd |
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| 16.45 | Case Study: Circa – the journey of Australian start-up to UK SME Jeff Eaves, General Manager, Circa Sustainable Chemicals Ltd |
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| 17.00 | Panel Q&A | |
| 17.15 | Networking reception | |
| 18.30 | Close | |
Venue and Contact
SCI
14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS
Conference Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7596 1561
Email: conferences@soci.org
Fees
Register before Friday 17 August for
| £35 | SCI Student Member | |
| £30 per person | SCI Student Member group of 5 or more |
Please email conferences@soci.org with your name, organisation and email address to access the above booking rates.
Standard fees
| £85 | SCI Member | |
| £100 | Non-Member |
SCI Platinum Corporate Members receive 25% off the above rates.
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Booking Process/Deadlines
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Sponsors
Organising Committee
- Dr Kim Chandler, SCI
- Dr Craig Duckham, SCI / CD R&D Consultancy Services Ltd
- Dr Martin Elliott, SCI / Chemical Relations Ltd
- Dr Bryan Hanley, SCI / KTN
- Ms Becky Wood, Croda
