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We are delighted to share that our Innovation Showcase will take place on the afternoon/evening of Wednesday, 13 November 2024. This year, we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate 5 years of Start Codon and will be changing the format to allow more of our portfolio companies to share their progress and for a select number to also give live demonstrations of their technology. As a result, this year’s Showcase will be an in-person only event with live presentations and no pre-recorded videos.     Presenting this year, we have Awen Oncology, Emm, Indegra Therapeutics and Octiocor. And showcasing their technology, we’ll also be joined by Cardiac-Tech Ltd, Proxximos and Verinnogen. Look out for more posts, spotlighting each of our exhibiting companies, between now and the event.   If you’re an investor, potential partner or part of the wider biotech/healthtech/life sciences ecosystem and would like to join us for this event, please fill in this short form to register your interest and we’ll be in touch: https://rb.gy/qc7bfg   Finally, a massive thank you to our key partners; Babraham Research Campus who are hosting us again this year; PitchWork; and eloquential. We’re also very grateful to our wonderfully supportive Gold Sponsors: Venner Shipley, PEM and Taylor Wessing; and to our Silver Sponsor Partners&. If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Jennie@startcodon.co.    #Innovation #StartUps #Investors #LifeSciences #Event #Cambridge

The Milner Therapeutics Institute are hiring!   The institute is seeking a self-motivated and creative individual, who is passionate about developing communities formed around research, technology and knowledge exchange, to join the team as a Community Engagement Coordinator.   The role involves supporting the development of Connect: Health Tech (C:HT) and expanding the online community through building and maintaining relationships with C:HT members.   To learn more about the role, and to apply, visit: https://rb.gy/zgn0hc   #Hiring #Careers #LifeSciences #Community #Engagement

SuperSaaS is back on September 2nd, looking for Pre-Series A Founders!   SuperSeed Venture Capital is hosting a one-day accelerator that offers panels, workshops and pitch opportunities with top tier investors including IQ Capital, Ascension and Form VC. The event offers commercial opportunities with Mars, Bosch, BMW, GSK & more. If you’re a pre-Series Founder in B2B SaaS, find more information below and please apply here: https://lnkd.in/eB8hWaA3 #SuperSaaS #VentureCapital #StartUps

SuperSaaS is back on September 2nd, looking for Pre-Series A Founders!   SuperSeed Venture Capital is hosting a one-day accelerator that offers panels, workshops and pitch opportunities with top tier investors including IQ Capital, Ascension and Form VC. The event offers commercial opportunities with Mars, Bosch, BMW, GSK & more. If you’re a pre-Series Founder in B2B SaaS, find more information below and please apply here: https://lnkd.in/eB8hWaA3 #SuperSaaS #VentureCapital #StartUps

Creating trust in the workplace can create a more inclusive and collaborative working environment, which in turn can help make others feel worthy and that they belong.   Our expert panellists from our webinar on Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI), Jason Mellad and Paula Rogers-Brown, highlight how changes from above can help others to feel included and realise their full potential. This creates a beneficial working environment for everyone, which can impact a company's success.   "Don’t ever let anybody try to make you feel lesser than them, just because you don't look like them or you don’t fit the ‘norm’." – Jason   "To unlock our ability to create successful businesses and create more inclusive and collaborative working environments, we need to build trust across all levels.   Leaders can really play a part here by being intentional about implementing the principles of JEDI in the workplace. It creates a win-win scenario – for staff and the organisation as a whole." – Paula   #Collaboration #Inclusion #JEDI #ThursdayThoughts

🎥 🧬 Have you seen ENHANC3D GENOMICS’ new video?   The animation takes you through the journey from understanding the complex 3D genome architecture and how it regulates gene expression to identifying long-range 3D interactions across the entire genome and connecting disease-associated genetic variants located in gene enhancers to their target genes.   Enhanc3D Genomics is building a 3D Genome Atlas to identify novel disease genes and pathways to stratify patients, discover biomarkers and identify novel drug targets.   See the full video below, or visit Enhanc3D Genomics’ website: https://lnkd.in/dQ-mFdS5   #3DGenomics #DrugDiscovery #TargetDiscovery #Genomics

Continuing our conversation on Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI), our next top tips come from Emma Plowman, Dr Uzma Choudry and Hayden Selvadurai who want to encourage others to be ambitious and know that every change they make counts.   "Don’t let others limit your ambition.   The reality is if you have a voice and you have skills and expertise, you do have something valuable to add – whether that’s technical leadership or aspiring to sit on a Board of Directors." – Emma   “Often people from underrepresented communities work twice as hard and deliver great results, but struggle to have their contribution recognised, due to the unjust or misinformed perceptions of others.   Don’t be afraid to speak up for your achievements, use the data and evidence you have, and/or find sponsors who champion and recognise what you bring to the table.” – Uzma   "Don’t be afraid to challenge authority and take pride in even the small changes you are able to influence or own." – Hayden   #Aspiration #Ambition #Leadership #JEDI

Congratulations to portfolio company, Proxximos, which was recently announced as one of the five winners of the GM LINK Programme 1 competition. This achievement reflects Proxximos’ efforts to make a social difference through its innovative digital solution for infection prevention and control.   As a winner, Proxximos will take part in an immersive 10-week programme, aiming to create significant social value in the areas of Health and Climate Tech through demonstrating innovative products, services and applications.   GM LINK is presented by Cisco County Digital Acceleration (CDA) and the Great Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).   Find out more here: https://rb.gy/x1kgwe   #Healthcare #Socialcare #Innovation #Competition

Have you read KQ Labs’ interview with Vishal Gulati?   Vishal’s interview is the first of a new KQ Labs Interview Series, where they’ll be interviewing key players in their network to hear about their experiences and expertise.   Vishi began his career as a physician and is now a specialist venture capital investor backing scientists and tech founders to bring their innovations to market. In his interview, Vishi’s describes how his journey from physician to researcher to venture capitalist was fuelled by his desire to contribute to all stages of the translational process.   To read the full interview, visit: https://rb.gy/2h4e4f   #StartUps #Interview #TranslationalResearch #DataDrivenHealth

Last month, Innovate UK announced the winners of its Biomedical Catalyst pilot accelerators, its flagship grant funding mechanism for UK health and life sciences. The £3.2m funding was awarded to advance early-stage healthcare innovation to address enduring challenges in the key themes of children’s health, femtech, microbials and neurotech.   Congratulations to portfolio company, Adora Digital Health, who was one of the 33 companies announced as winners! Adora will use the funding awarded to continue development of its user-friendly digital health and well-being app that provides personalised, evidence-based content to help increase a woman’s knowledge of menopause and its symptoms.   Read more here: https://rb.gy/sdk28x   #WomensHealth #FemTech #Menopause #Grant #Funding