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SUMMARY:DeepTech Network Investor Series: Synthetic Biology
DESCRIPTION:Synthetic Biology start-ups and scale-ups using Deep Tech to improve our world? If you’re fundraising\, come hear from + meet investors. \n\n\n\nNext Upstream’s DeepTech Network’s Investor Series is back – with a special focus on SynBio! \nJoin Nexus Upstream for an evening of insight\, innovation and investment\, designed exclusively for deep tech startups and scaleups. This instalment of the DeepTech Network’s Investor Series brings together a hands-on IP workshop and a Synthetic Biology-focused investor panel\, all under one roof. \n 16:30–17:30: Effectively monetising your IP in the Deep Tech and AI age \nBefore you meet investors\, you should get your IP in order. \nThis interactive workshop\, led by Arnie Francis\, Principle Associate\, and Amrit Jethwa\, Head of Commercial IP Contracts\, is tailored for ALL early-stage deeptech founders (sector agnostic). \nHow do DeepTech technologies intersect with IP law\, and what are the opportunities and challenges faced by companies looking to effectively monetise their IP in this space? In this session\, we will discuss how to leverage the right IP tools to protect innovations in AI and DeepTech technologies as part of a robust IP strategy\, and how to extract commercial value from those innovations through tailored licenses and agreements. \nThis workshop will cover why IP matters\, types of IP\, trade secrets\, building an IP strategy\, IP in commercial scenarios\, licensing\, and tips & pitfalls. \n17:30-20:30: SynBio Investor Panel + networking \nStick around as we turn our focus to investment. Hear directly from experienced deeptech investors and entrepreneurs who are actively backing and leading Synthetic Biology startups. \nYou’ll gain insight into what funders are looking for in today’s climate and how to position your startup for success. \nConfirmed Speakers: \nJohn Anderson\, CIO\, Imperial College London \nCian Duggan\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Resurrect Bio \nKerstin Papenfuss\, Pharma Director\, Deep Science Ventures \nGeorge Darrah\, General Partner\, Systemiq Capital \nOliver Sexton\, Investment Director\, Future Planet Capital \nWhy Attend? \n\nLearn how to protect your IP before you pitch\nConnect with top-tier investors and SynBio experts\nNetwork with peers\, researchers\, and innovation leaders\nGain fresh perspectives from industry and academia\n\nWho should attend? \nThe workshop is open to ALL deep tech start-ups and scale-ups. \nThe panel & reception is open exclusively to deeptech start-ups and scale-ups in Synthetic Biology. Please note: consultancies are not eligible to attend. \nHow to apply: \nStart-up/Scale-up: Apply for a ticket. Admission is by approval only. \nImperial student/staff: Use your Imperial email when applying. \nInvestor? RSVP by emailing hello@move-upstream.org.uk \nThis event is kindly supported by Appleyard Lees & Advanced Research Clusters (ARC)
URL:https://www.whitecityinnovationdistrict.org.uk/event/deeptech-network-investor-series-synthetic-biology/
LOCATION:ARC West London\, Manbre Wharf\, Manbre Road\, London\, W6 9RH\, United Kingdom
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