NWBI - "Beyond the Degree" entrepreneurship seminar
| Dates: | 29 April 2025 |
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| Times: | 16:00 - 18:35 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst |
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| How much: | FREE |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
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| Speaker: | Elliott Jennings, Michaela Novotna, Jorge Servert, Professor Richard Unwin |
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The North West Biotech Initiative is thrilled to invite you to the Beyond the Degree – our annual seminar dedicated to life beyond university academia - the exciting world of biotech innovation and entrepreneurship. This year’s seminar will explore the essential aspects of startup creation and development, and showcase the competition finalists’ potential startup plans and ideas, in the form of an elevator pitch.
The event will run alongside the final of the NWBI-IBIC Build a Biotech competition, offering a unique opportunity to connect with not just our Beyond the Degree speakers, but also the judges, mentors, and finalist teams shaping the future of biotech entrepreneurship.
Featuring:
Dr Elliott Jennings (Speaker) - Senior Investment & Licensing Manager at The University of Manchester Innovation Factory
Jorge Servert (Speaker) - Health-Tech Analyst and PhD Researcher at Plug and Play
Michaela Novotna (Speaker) - Founder and Workplace consultant at Moovin.space
Professor Richard Unwin (Keynote Speaker + Q&A) - Professor of Disease Proteomics and Co-Founder of Complement Therapeutics??
Speakers
Elliott Jennings
Role: Senior Investment and Licensing Manager
Organisation: UoM Innovation Factory
Michaela Novotna
Role: Founder
Organisation: Moovin Space
Jorge Servert
Role: Founder
Organisation: Plug and Play UK
Professor Richard Unwin
Role: Professor of Disease Proteomics & Co-Founder
Organisation: The University of Manchester and Complement Therapeutics
Travel and Contact Information
Find event
Renold Innovation Hub (SISTER)
81 Sackville St
Manchester
