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SUMMARY:Deep Tech Industry Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Deep Tech Network Industry Showcase is back! \nImperial College London and Nexus invite you to the White City Innovation District to hear from and network with leading deep tech innovators. \nIf you’re part of a science\, tech\, or engineering startup\, business or academic institution\, this event is for you. Spaces are limited\, so don’t miss out! \nProgramme:\n17:30 – Registration + networking over refreshments\n18:00 – Talks begin\n19:15 – Networking drinks + pizza\n20:30 – End \nSPEAKERS\nPROFESSOR DARIO FARINA (Co-Founder\, & Scientific Adviser of Neubond; Chair in Neurorehabilitation Engineering\, Imperial College London) \nDario was Professor at Aalborg University in Denmark\, and at the University Medical Center at Georg-August University\, Germany\, where he founded and directed the Institute of Neurorehabilitation Systems until he moved to Imperial College London as Chair in Neurorehabilitation Engineering. His research focuses on biomedical signal processing\, neurorehabilitation technology\, and neural control of movement. Within these areas\, he has (co)-authored approximately 400 papers in peer-reviewed Journals and >500 conference abstract and papers. \nDario is co-founder or Neubond\, which specialises in personalised home rehabilitation devices for stroke patients to address their mobility constraints. Its innovative devices establish a direct connection to the patient’s body\, seamlessly integrating effective therapy into their daily lives. \nDR. CHIARA BOARD (Founder & CEO\, P.Happi) \nChiara is Founder & CEO of P.Happi\, biotech company developing microbiome-based intimate health products created for women by team of female scientists. Its patent-pending\, science-backed technology is now available at p-happi.com! \nChiara has a PhD in Chemical Engineering\, Synthetic Biology where she developed a mammalian cell-free protein synthesis platform to accelerate the screening of industrially relevant antibodies from AstraZeneca. Demonstrated history of working in R&D. \nChiar was previously a Marit Mohn Scholar\, Scholar of the German Academic Scholarship Foundation\, and is Founder of WOMENinSTEM@IC\, a networking platform for female academics at Imperial College London. \nNICK GREENHALGH (Co-Founder & CEO of Luca Health) \nNick is an ex-professional rugby player who had to retire aged just 20 due to injury. He now uses his experience from pro sport as fuel to help protect and support the next generation through his important work on concussion at Luca\, a Hammersmith-based health-tech. \nLuca empowers schools to manage head injuries with confidence and deliver their sports programmes safely. It combines cutting-edge smartphone technology\, artificial intelligence\, and an intuitive desktop dashboard with expert medical oversight to provide seamless\, end-to-end concussion management. \nIts integrated\, three-pronged approach removes uncertainty from the recovery process\, giving schools clarity\, compliance\, and peace of mind. \nDR. TOINET CRONJE (Director of Translational Sciences\, Sequoia Genetics) \nToinét is Director of Translational Sciences at Sequoia Genetics – experts in leveraging genetic data for generating translational insights. Sequoia works with academia\, investors\, pharma and biotech by performing research that leverages genetic data to help inform drug discovery and development. \nIts team is made up of biologists\, clinicians\, epidemiologists\, statisticians\, data scientists\, bioinformaticians and industry experts that have collectively published hundreds of research papers in the field and are vastly experienced in translating genetic insights to guide clinical development decisions. \nToinét earned a PhD in Health Science from North-West University\, South Africa\, focusing on DNA methylation as a mediator between urbanization and cardiometabolic disease. She spent three years as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen\, working with proteomic data as disease biomarkers\, and later shifted to drug target Mendelian randomization in both academic and industry roles. \nDANIEL SIMILAKI (Founder\, ACCSN – Afro Caribbean Commercial Science Network) \nDaniel is Founder of ACCSN\, the first professional network dedicated to raising the black and ethnic representation in the commercial science industry. \nIt was formed to support the development of aspiring and current professionals in the industry\, make the commercial route more attractive for black and ethnic minorities\, ultimately raising the representation whilst providing a space through which they can thrive together. The ACCSN works with a diverse pool of aspiring and current professionals\, corporate sponsors and educational institutions to bring about this mission. \nIn his day job\, Daniel works for Avantor\, a Fortune 500 company and global provider of products and services to customers in the biopharma\, healthcare\, education & government\, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. \nION IOANNOU (Co-Founder\, RemePhy Technologies) \nIon is co-founder and board member at RemePhy technologies\, an early-stage Imperial spinout developing metal-hyperaccumulating plants in order to purify contaminated soils and recycle heavy metals. RemePhy’s sustainable solution accelerates land restoration for the mining industry and agriculture\, enables the safe redevelopment of industrial sites and strengthens the critical mineral supply chain. \nIon has a PhD in chemical biology from Imperial\, where he he specialised in SynBio and artificial cells. Interested in deep teck that tackles global challenges.
URL:https://www.whitecityinnovationdistrict.org.uk/event/deep-tech-industry-showcase/
LOCATION:I-HUB\, Imperial White City Campus\, 84 Wood Lane\, London\, W12 0BZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Accelerate Your Research from Bench to Clinic
DESCRIPTION:eXmoor Pharma\, in partnership with Scale Space\, is delivering a session designed specifically to support researchers and innovators in translating early-stage research into clinical success. eXmoor has a strong track record of working with academic institutions\, making this an ideal opportunity for those looking to advance their therapies towards the clinic. \n(Free and open to all – including those outside Scale Space) \nWhat you’ll gain: \nStrategic Roadmapping – Define your development path and avoid costly missteps\nRegulatory Readiness – Align preclinical plans with regulatory expectations\nFunding Edge – Strengthen your grant or investor pitch with clear milestones\nReal-World Insights – Learn from teams who’ve successfully moved to clinic\nLean NewCo Ops – Build a fast\, focused CMC operational plan \nThere are also limited 1:1 sessions from 11am (email ruxandra.comisel@exmoorpharma.com to book).
URL:https://www.whitecityinnovationdistrict.org.uk/event/accelerate-your-research-from-bench-to-clinic/
LOCATION:Scale Space\, White City Innovation District\, 58 Wood Lane\, London\, W12 7RZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Undaunted: The Greenhouse Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Join White City Innovation District’s Undaunted to celebrate its flagship event\, Demo Day! \nImperial’s climate innovation community will come together to celebrate the seventh cohort of cleantech\, fintech\, deeptech startups coming to the end of their time on Undaunted’s unique accelerator programme\, The Greenhouse. The founders will pour what they’ve learnt over the past 12 months into impressive pitches to investors on the historic stage at The Royal Institution. \nIf you’re an investor or supporter of climate innovation\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to hear from passionate early-stage founders who are on a mission to make the future more sustainable and equitable\, and to learn about exciting ideas and technologies at the forefront of tackling climate change. \nUndaunted will be announcing the theme and schedule for the day soon\, as well as expert speakers who’ll provide insights into the latest trends in climate innovation and investment. The schedule will also provide plenty of time to network and chat over drinks and nibbles. \nAbout The Greenhouse\nThe Greenhouse is one of the most established specialist climate innovation accelerators in the world; its alumni have raised more than $1.3 billion in investment since 2012 and created over 1\,600 jobs in 30 countries. \nThe programme is supported by the Greater London Authority via the Mayor of London\, HSBC UK\, and the Inflexion Foundation. \nCO2RE\, the UK’s national research hub on Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR)\, and the UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) are each sponsoring companies on Cohort 7 of The Greenhouse.
URL:https://www.whitecityinnovationdistrict.org.uk/event/undaunted-the-greenhouse-demo-day/
LOCATION:The Royal Institution\, 21 Albemarle St\, London\, W1S 4BS
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SUMMARY:Digital Creative Network West
DESCRIPTION:Digital Creative Network West is back — and this time\, there’s a Catalonian twist! \nJoin us at White City Place for a special showcase connecting creative minds across borders. \nHere’s what to expect: \n\nA visiting delegation of brilliant TV & film creatives from Catalonia\nFresh projects spanning series\, documentaries\, podcasts & more\nA spotlight on immersive tech & AI in the creative industries\nNetworking with UK-based creatives\, studios & collaborators\nA true taste of Catalonia with food & drink curated by the Catalan Government\, celebrating their title as World Region of Gastronomy 2025\n\nPLUS \n\nInspiring talks and time to meet\, mingle and share ideas\nJoanna Alpe (CCO\, Bild Studios)\nRyan Dean (Founder\, RD Content)\nLaura Harrison (Executive Product Manager\, Innovation Labs\, BBC Research & Development)\nMore to be announced…\n\nWhether you’re part of a big studio\, small team\, freelance collective or just bursting with ideas – if you work in digital\, film\, TV\, gaming or media in West London\, this one’s for you.
URL:https://www.whitecityinnovationdistrict.org.uk/event/digital-creative-network-west-2/
LOCATION:The WestWorks\, 195 Wood Lane\, White City Place\, London\, W12 7FQ\, United Kingdom
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