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SUMMARY:NWBI & IBIC: AI x Biotech Seminar
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DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Biotech Initiative & the Industrial Biotechnolo
 gy Innovation Catalyst are delighted to invite you to the 2026 edition o
 f our annual seminar exploring the journey from academic life to entrepr
 eneurial success\, AI x Biotech. Are you a student considering a future 
 in entrepreneurship? This event is perfect for you—offering a glimpse in
 to what it’s really like to start a company after university and answeri
 ng some of your biggest questions about the path ahead. The seminar expl
 ores the possibilities of a Biotechnology future with the application of
  AI and Automation.\n\nThis year\, the seminar will once again be held i
 n parallel with the NWBI x IBIC Build a Biotech start-up competition fin
 al\, providing an exciting opportunity to engage not only with our exper
 t speakers\, but also with the judges\, mentors\, and finalists involved
  in this year’s competition. You’ll be surrounded by the region’s bright
 est biotech innovators - and future founders! Stick around after the tal
 ks for free drinks and pizza and a networking session.\n\nLocation: Reno
 ld Innovation Hub (SISTER)\, University of Manchester\n? Date: Tuesday\,
  14th April 2026\n? Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM (DOORS CLOSE AT 2PM)\n\nThe 
 event will explore key aspects of start-up creation and development\, sh
 owcasing a range of lived experiences from biotech entrepreneurs and inv
 estors. You’ll also get to hear from the Build a Biotech finalists\, who
  will pitch their start-up ideas live. One of the cash prizes will be de
 cided entirely by audience vote - so come and support your favourite tea
 m!\n\n 14:00 - 14:05 - NWBI Introduction\n? 14:05 - 14:25 – Dr. Danilo S
 . Carvalho (Principal Clinical Informatician\, CRUK Manchester)\n? 14:25
  - 14:45 – Dr Fidel Ramirez (Co-Founder of ImmunoSig Ltd.)\n? 14:45 - 15
 :05 – Leti Gaiotte (Technology Associate at Advania UK)\n 15:05 - 15:25 
 – Joana Carneiro (Enterprise & Innovation Administrator\, MEC)\n 15:30 -
  16:00 – Elevator Pitches & Audience Vote\n 16:00 - 16:30 – Winners’ Ann
 ouncement & Closing Remarks\, Networking & Drinks Reception\n 17:00 - Ev
 ent closes
STATUS:TENTATIVE
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
LOCATION:Renold Innovation Hub (SISTER)\, 32a Altrincham Street\, Manches
 ter\, M1 7JR
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