| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation Alley only | £120.00 GBP | Sold Out |
| Innovation Landscape & Innovation Alley | £192.00 GBP | Sold Out |
| Innovation Landscape Only | £120.00 GBP | Sold Out |
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Innovation Landscape
September 10, 2024
9:30 am - 1:15 pm
The Guildhall -
Innovation Alley
September 10, 2024
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cambridge Corn Exchange
The Innovation Landscape: From Cambridge to Global
As Europe’s largest technology cluster, Cambridge is a hotbed for innovation and investment. Join us to hear real-world experiences and advice from financial experts, investors and companies at different stages of growth on bringing new innovations to market from Cambridge to the global stage. This event is ideal for investors, start-ups and scale-ups.
AGENDA
10:00 – 10:05 Welcome
10:05 – 10:15 Keynote: Innovation from Cambridge to Global
10:15 – 10:35 Panel: Tackling innovation and growth throughout the start-up journey
Hear personal experiences from business leaders on their growth journey and advice, from obtaining investment to selling to global tech giants
10:35 – 10:55 The Cambridge Ecosystem: The Strengths, Opportunities and Players with UKTN
10:55 – 11:35 Panel: From pre-seed to Series A funding – a deep dive
Dive into the differences, challenges and focus areas of funding rounds with a panel of investor experts
- Peter Cowley, Entrepreneur and Angel Investor
- Pam Garside, Chair, Cambridge Angels
- Anne Dobrée, Investor Director, Parkwalk Advisors
- Shin Nikkuni, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, NordicNinja VC
- Dr Christine Martin, Head of Ventures, Cambridge Enterprise
11:35 – 12:00 Refreshment Break
12:00 – 12:15 Keynote: The Innovation Road from Academia to Start-up to Corporates and Beyond
A view on the secret sauce of the Cambridge ecosystem from academia, to start-up, to enterprise and beyond, including the importance of deep tech innovation.
12:15 – 12:55 Panel: Being on the Business Frontier as ‘Donrepreneurs’
Meet the Dons creating successful spin-outs from the University of Cambridge and hear what makes Cambridge businesses unique in this sense as R&D leaders.
- Tony Quested, CEO, Business Weekly
- Steve Young CBE, Venture Partner, Amadeus Capital Partners
- Sir Andy Hopper CBE, University of Cambridge
- Prof Florin Udrea, Professor of Semiconductor Engineering, University of Cambridge
12:55 – 13:15 Fireside Chat: Collaboration & Innovation in UK Tech Clusters
Discussion on the importance of collaboration and innovation between UK Tech Clusters.
- Henri Murison, Chief Executive, Northern Powerhouse Partnership
- David Cleevely CBE, Chair, Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub, University of Cambridge
Innovation Alley
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm The Innovation Alley exhibition
The Innovation Alley exhibition will play home to some of the brightest early-stage companies, scale-ups, and larger tech companies, all offering a dynamic and interactive showcase of their solutions.
Delivering a senior-level delegate audience of global organisations, technology integrators, and investors, the Innovation Alley is a powerful platform for tech companies to showcase their technology, network with and pitch to attending investors, and connect with potential collaborators to scale and expand.
14:00 – 16:00 – St John’s Bar
The Cambridge Tech Week Advisory Lounge provides the opportunity for exhibiting start-ups and visitors to speak 1:1 with experienced angel investors and exited entrepreneurs from Cambridge Angels and representatives from Cambridge Capital Group offering strategic guidance, and entrepreneurial education. If you are looking to gain feedback and advice on how to further support and grow your business, take advantage of office hours with these organisations.
Soapbox Talks
Investor Pitch Sessions & Founder Workshops
Alongside the exhibition, we’ll be running Investor Pitch Sessions and Founder Workshops, offering investors the opportunity to attend structured presentations and hear what innovators have to offer whilst founders will be able to discuss their experiences, and learn from others, on the path to entrepreneurial success. Book your place to attend one of our varied sessions:
- Telecoms Innovator Pitches hosted by the UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN)
- Deep Tech Innovator Pitches hosted by Cambridge Future Tech
- Founders Live Pitches hosted by UHY Hacker Young
- Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success founder focus workshop hosted by Barclays Eagle Labs and Plexal
- Flip the Script – Investor Reverse Pitch Event hosted by KPMG
Join us to speak directly to tech innovators, network with peers, and enjoy the Innovation Alley Awards where we’ll celebrate the best-in-show over a drinks reception. Enter the Awards here.
