Scientist to Founder: Oxford
How do you turn scientific research into a company? Where’s the right place to start? And once you’ve started, how do you get your idea funded at the earliest stage?
Join Conception X, Oxford Edge and OX1 Incubator at Christ Church to meet and learn from academic founders who have successfully translated their research into companies creating real-world impact. You’ll hear first-hand about how they navigated the transition from scientist to founder, how they decided when their research was ready to build on, the strategies they used to secure their first grant or investment, and more.
If you're a researcher wondering whether now is the right time to build something, come and find out.
For one night only, we are bringing together an ambitious community of entrepreneurial scientists, researchers, academic founders and industry innovators in Oxford.
This is the official launch event for OX1 Incubator’s Deep Tech and Biotech tracks.
What you'll get:
- First-hand insights into how scientific research can evolve into a venture, and the journey to get there
- The opportunity to meet people who are actively building and supporting science companies across Europe and the UK
- Insights and advice from founders who moved from research into entrepreneurship
- Networking with researchers, founders and industry leaders shaping European innovation
This event is for:
- PhDs, postdocs, early-career researchers, engineers and academics curious about entrepreneurship
- University TTOs, PIs and innovation managers who want to stay informed about researchers’ activities in the innovation ecosystem
- Industry leaders and ecosystem builders interested in science-driven innovation
