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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 Here is a guide to the different funding stages and what you, as a founder, need to demonstrate for each. Do you agree? What would you add/take out? Thanks to Majd A. for putting this together Join 80,000+ founders and VCs who receive these insights in my weekly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dCpgAYjt
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Unlock the potential of your research with Cambridge Enterprise! 🌟 Our Creating Research Impact through Commercialisation event is an introductory session designed for academics, researchers, and PhD students at the University of Cambridge who are seeking guidance on transforming their research into viable commercial ventures. In this 1-hour, online session, you can learn more about the commercialisation pathways available to you: Intellectual property: Details on protecting and licensing your IP. Consulting benefits: Sharing your knowledge as a consultant. Research tools: How to license research tools and what these include (reagents, software, copyright, database rights, etc.) Spin-out companies: Information on forming a spin-out and how Cambridge Enterprise can assist you. Q&A session: An opportunity to get your questions answered! Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday 26th September 🕒 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 🌐 Location: Online Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eE9FJA8s Learn more about the Autumn Ideas to Reality Programme here: https://lnkd.in/euTykJr7 #IdeasToReality #Entrepreneurship #SocialEnterprise #Commercialisation #CambridgeInnovation
⌛ A reminder that the application deadline for Bio-spark's Challenge-Solving Fellowship is TOMORROW! 📆 And the deadline for the Company Seeding and Exploring Fellowship is 15th Sept
🌟 Join Bio-spark 2024-25 🌟 Founded by Prof Sir Tony Kouzarides, Bio-spark supports researchers (including, but not limited to PhDs, Post-Docs and Clinicians), with entrepreneurial and industry-centric exploratory support. 🤝 Supported by partners including: AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Altos Labs, Syncona Limited , Cambridge Innovation Capital, Cambridge Enterprise and Cancer Research Horizons. The three Fellowship Streams: Company-Seeding Fellows: For those with company ideas 💡 Challenge-Solving Fellows: Part-time, flexible biotech, pharma, and investment experience 🔬 Exploring Fellows: Entrepreneurial and industry career explorations 🚀 Applications Timelines: Company-Seeding & Exploring Fellowships: Apply Now, deadline 15th Sept Challenge-Solving Fellowship: Opens end of next week, deadline 21st Aug All Fellows Gain Invites to Networking Events (Nov 2024 - Jun 2025): Partner company presentations 🎤 Speed-networking with mentors 💼 Visits to company partners 🏢 Investor & Challenge Pitch Events 💡 Miss out on your first choice fellowship type this year? You'll be automatically considered for an Exploring Fellowship! 🔄 🔗 Apply today and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVr8Q6Ss
A useful one pager on how to determine your market size. Then the question is: is the market big enough to justify the effort and resources involved? #startups
How to Determine Your Startup's Market Size? The cheat sheet attached below will help 👇 Comment below if you want me to send you a high-resolution version Check my free newsletter for more insights: https://lnkd.in/dCpgAYjt
A good opportunity for anyone with knowledge of Cambridge's tech ecosystem to give their insights, as well as highlight some of the Cambridge success stories. ⬇
Calling all Oxford and Cambridge tech ecosystem stakeholders For our next UKTN report focusing on Oxford and Cambridge, we're collecting views, insights and experiences from as many people as possible to best represent the two tech ecosystems. So if you're involved in tech in Oxford or Cambridge in any capacity (founder, employee, investor, service provider, startup support etc), please complete the relevant survey below. ➡️ Oxford: https://lnkd.in/eSeAu5b8 ➡️ Cambridge: https://lnkd.in/ebuVZKuv Your responses will be anonymous by default, but you also have the option to: • Nominate 'key players' including ambitious startups, tech success stories, support organisations, investors • Put yourself forward to be named and quoted in the report itself • Share info about your own business for the opportunity to be included in the report Please share the survey with your networks and other relevant contacts. Please tag others in the comments for visibility Survey closes 14th August. #UKtech #Oxford #Cambridge #startups #V #journorequest
📅 Mark your calendars for Cambridge Tech Week, back by popular demand and running from Sept 9 - 13. Your chance to explore the Cambridge entrepreneurial ecosystem and get involved! ⏱ You have until the end of the week to get your applications in to the 'Scale-up Business Plan Competition'. Winners will be announced as part of Cambridge Tech Week. #CamTechWeek #Scaleup #innovation #entrepreneurship
Calling all innovative start-ups and would-be scale-ups! Now's the time to gain recognition and exposure by applying for 'Start-Up of the Year' or our 'Scale-Up Business Plan Competition' at Cambridge Tech Week 🚀 If you, or someone you know, has a cutting-edge start-up or is devising big plans to take their business to the next level, then don't delay, apply today to be among the winners at Cambridge Tech Week🎉 https://lnkd.in/gdSNJY9A (see comments for link to Innovation Alley Award) Please note the Innovation Alley Awards deadline is 7th August and the Scale-up Business Plan Competition deadline is 9th August. #CamTechWeek #innovationaward #businessaward #scaleupaward #startups #scaleups
⬇ An excellent opportunity for any budding AI entrepreneurs. ⬇ 👏 Great work Cambridge University Entrepreneurs for getting this in motion!
It’s back!! And with a Bang! 🎉🥳🤩🦾 Applications are now open for the Oxbridge AI Challenge 2024 with 50k+ of equity-free prize money already secured! 🎉 We also confirm Microsoft for Startups as our Platinum Sponsor for the Oxbridge AI Challenge 2024! 🤝✨ Do you have an idea for a business that uses AI to change the status quo? Sign-up using the link below, and learn more about the rules and regulations: https://bit.ly/3YrGCkl The deadline for applicants is October 20th, with Finals in early December! Our relationship with Microsoft marks a significant milestone in our journey to foster innovation and drive excellence in the field of artificial intelligence. With Microsoft's unparalleled expertise and resources, we will elevate the Oxbridge AI Challenge to new heights, providing opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs focussed on AI from the global Oxbridge ecosystem! One key advantage of joining the competition is becoming part of our Oxbridge-AIx community where you can get exclusive access to Microsoft for Startups including up to $150,000 in Azure credits. 🌟 What This Means: Access to Cutting-Edge Technology: With this offer, participants can access the most comprehensive set of generative AI models through Azure AI Studio on a safe and secure cloud. Enhanced Networking: This collaboration will open doors to invaluable connections within the tech industry, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and collaboration. Access to Microsoft’s Imagine Cup: Oxbridge-AIx startups will access to compete in the Image Cup which is Microsoft’s premier global technology competition which enables student entrepreneurs using the Microsoft cloud to turn innovative ideas into market-ready startups. Compete for the grand prize of USD 100,000 and a mentorship session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella. Read more about Oxbridge-AIx startups who participated in the 2023 Oxbridge AI Challenge and on Microsoft for Starts ups, Image Cup, and Azure in this blog: https://bit.ly/3WLmOXU Thank you, Microsoft for your trust and support. And thank you to all our partners and sponsors for making this happen: Digital Realty, Marcho Partners, Taylor Wessing, Keltie Special thanks to: Ted Roduner, Toni Hasson Berk, Micah Baldwin, Keith L., Liliana Chirila, Darren Chan, Bryan Hill, Patrick Lastennet, 🌈 Anne-Claire Lo Bianco, Christoffer Noring, Joshua L., Ivan Vasenov, Puyu Wang, James Homan, Mark Richardson, June Juyeon Han, Kathy Harvey, Marc J Ventresca, Daniel Armanios (he/him/il/他), FASME, Rick Turoczy, Kelvin Keane, Jenny Tudge, Marina Lydia Georgallides, Ching Yu Fan, Jenni Morris. In collaboration with Cambridge University Entrepreneurs and Oxford Artificial Intelligence Society Reach out via email to team@oxbridgeaix.uk or reach out directly to our President Udai D. or to our Vice President Francisco Morejón if you have any questions! Good luck to everyone, you've got this! Join us to make history!
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Come work with me! Cambridge-based. Super-nice team 🤗. Flexible work schedule (0.4 FTE). Feel free to forward this on to anyone you know who might be interested.
We have a Programme Coordinator-sized gap on the team. Come join us! This part-time appointment (0.4 FTE), available immediately and we are happy to consider flexible working hours. https://lnkd.in/eAKr_MNq Yupar Myint Linh Richardson
🌍 Great opportunity for digital startups looking to build trust in voluntary carbon markets Deadline is 25 July 2024
🚀 We're thrilled to launch the second round of the 'Trust in Sustainability' accelerator programme, hosted by CISL's Canopy and BSI! 🌍 After a very successful inaugural cohort last year, we are excited to continue supporting startups, this time focusing on digital solutions that build trust in voluntary carbon markets. This year-long programme offers unparalleled support to help you accelerate your growth, develop your solution, and find your product-market fit. Here’s what you can expect: 🌟 Training & Expertise: Receive cutting-edge training from industry leaders and sustainability experts. 🌟 Mentorship & Networking: Gain access to one-on-one mentoring and network with leading sustainability experts, investors, and fellow innovators. Our mentors will provide personalized guidance to help you refine your business strategy and product offering. 🌟 Community: Join the CISL Canopy Workspace and become part of a vibrant community of like-minded sustainability startups. Benefit from peer support, collaborative opportunities, and continuous feedback. 🌟 Pilot Projects: Potentially partner with BSI on pilot projects to demonstrate and scale your solution in real-world scenarios, subject to evaluation and discussion. Apply by July 25, 2024, and be part of a programme designed to foster trust and innovation in voluntary carbon markets. https://lnkd.in/eJvqwpkH If you think this opportunity would suit someone in your network, please feel free to share it with them. #CISL #Canopy #BSI #Sustainability #Startups #Accelerator #CarbonMarkets #Innovation #TrustInSustainability Viola Jardon Wendy Niu Vishal Narula Sam Laakkonen James Cole Jie Zhou Zoë Loughlin Yasmin Revell Jia Wang Stewart Hemley Izzy McKeever Thomas Bingham Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Drishdey Caullychurn, MBA Anna Roberts Eleanor Harry Francesca Kennedy Wallbank Tom Somers Karen Day
➡ Do you have a tech or life science idea that you're interested in commercialising? 📨 Then check out the details of The Trinity Bradfield Prize, now open for applications! 📅 If you want to find out more, then come to the IE Cambridge (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)stand at Fresher's Fair where you can meet one of the team, or attend the IE Expo day on 13th November. #techstartups #lifesciences #undergrads #postgrads #entrepreneurship
🚀 The Trinity Bradfield Prize 2024 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the return of The Trinity Bradfield Prize for its sixth edition this year! With £30,000 in cash prizes up for grabs, along with our popular entrepreneurship workshops, mentorship, and free membership of The Bradfield Centre, this is your chance to shine! 📣 Who Can Apply? If you have a Tech or Life Science idea and are a student (post-graduate or undergraduate) or an early career researcher at The University of Cambridge, this competition is for you! Single applicants and repeat participants are welcome. 📅 Competition Timeline: - Now: Join our mailing list to stay updated with all the news and announcements. Our team is ready to answer any questions you might have. - 1st September 2024: Applications open. - 1st & 2nd October: Meet us at Freshers Fair. - 13th November: Join us at the I/E Expo. - Third Week of October: Attend our popular Entrepreneurship workshops – perfect even if you’re unsure about entering. - 30th November: Applications close at midnight. - Late January: The grand finale at The Bradfield Centre. So, start brainstorming those groundbreaking ideas, join our mailing list, and stay tuned for more updates! 🚀✨ ➡ Visit: https://lnkd.in/dwQ-bJK #TrinityBradfieldPrize #StartupCompetition #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #CambridgeUniversity #TechStartups #LifeSciences