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Biotech Investment Opportunities in the Northwest

Dates:25 July 2023
Times:16:00 - 19:00
What is it:Evening event
Organiser:External organiser
Who is it for:University staff, Alumni, Current University students
Speaker:Mohammad El Hajj, Sam Butterworth, Gergana Ivanova, Stefano Smith, Gemma Sturt, Tony Walker, Anastassia Bolotova
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"Biotech Investment Opportunities in the Northwest", brought to you by Innovation Forum Manchester, is your gateway to learning about the most significant investment and support opportunities for healthcare and biotech start-ups in the northwest ecosystem.

The event offers a platform to engage with and network among key players including Praetura Ventures, Innovate UK, Bruntwood SciTech, as well as founders of local life science start-ups such as Apini Therapeutics, Nanograft and Bright Biotech.

The agenda includes engaging talks and panel discussions, and plenty of networking opportunities that promise to enrich your understanding of the topic.

Whether you are a founder, investor, or just an enthusiast in the biotech and healthcare sectors, this event promises to provide invaluable insights, connections, and yes, delightful tacos!

Programme:

16:00 - 16:10 Innovation Forum Welcome

16:10 - 16:20 Keynote talk - An intro to NW biotech investment and funding

16:20 - 17:05 Founder Panel

17:05 - 17:50 Investor Panel

18:00 - 19:00 Networking & Refreshments

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Speakers

Mohammad El Hajj

Role: Founder

Organisation: Bright Biotech

Sam Butterworth

Role: Founder

Organisation: Apini Assay

Gergana Ivanova

Role: Founder

Organisation: Nanograft

Stefano Smith

Role: Investor

Organisation: Praetura Ventures

Gemma Sturt

Role: Investor

Organisation: Pioneer Group

Tony Walker

Role: Head of innovation hub

Organisation: Innovate UK

Anastassia Bolotova

Role: BD lead

Organisation: Bruntwood Scitech

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Manchester Science Park
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+44(0)7800902461

Naseer.basma@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk

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