BI Innovators Forum

Learn about research commercialisation at the Bristol Innovation Zone

Have you ever wondered whether your research could create impact beyond academia through commercialisation? Are you considering a spin-out venture, actively developing one, or simply curious about the opportunities available?

Join us for the inaugural BI Innovators Forum on Thursday 8 October in the Bristol Rooms at the new Sloane Robinson Building and discover how commercialisation can help bring research innovations to the wider world.

At this launch event, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Meet members of the Research Commercialisation team and invited guests from the innovation ecosystem
• Connect with fellow researchers interested in commercialisation and entrepreneurship
• Hear inspiring stories from University of Bristol academics who have successfully commercialised their research at our Enterprise Roadshow

About the BI Innovators Forum

The BI Innovators Forum is a new community designed to inspire, support and connect University of Bristol researchers interested in commercialising their work.

Whether you're exploring the idea of a spin-out company, pursuing commercial partnerships, or looking to understand the commercialisation landscape, the Forum will connect you with:

• Experienced spin-out founders and entrepreneurs
• Funders, investors and industry partners
• Incubators, accelerators and innovation networks
• Intellectual property specialists, legal advisers and other professional experts
• University support services and fellow researchers on similar journeys

Our aim is to help researchers build the knowledge, connections and confidence needed to turn innovative research into real-world impact.

Agenda
This event includes informal drop in networking sessions in the morning and afternoon as well as an Enterprise Roadshow event with a buffet lunch. Please indicate which parts of the day you would like to join us for when you RSVP. 

• 10.00-12.00 Informal networking. Drop in any time to meet the Research Commercialisation team and special guests
• 12.00 -2.00 Enterprise Roadshow – Commercialisation success stories RSVP required
  • 12.00-12.25 Networking with buffet lunch
  • 12.25 -12.30 Welcome and introductions
  • 12.30-1.30 Speakers:
    • Moin Saleem, Bristol Medical School, founder of Purespring Therapeutics
    • Iain Gilchrist, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, founder of Hidden Signals
    • Ashley Montanaro, School of Mathematics, founder and CEO of Phasecraft
    • Dima Damen, School of Computer Science, creator of EPIC KITCHENS
• 1.30-2.00 Q&A
• 2.00-3.30 Informal networking. Drop in any time to meet the Research Commercialisation team and special guests