How do you turn scientific research into a company? Where’s the right place to start? And once you’ve started, how do you get your idea funded at the earliest stage?

Join Conception X, Oxford Edge and OX1 Incubator at Christ Church to meet and learn from academic founders who have successfully translated their research into companies creating real-world impact.  You’ll hear first-hand about how they navigated the transition from scientist to founder, how they decided when their research was ready to build on, the strategies they used to secure their first grant or investment, and more.

If you're a researcher wondering whether now is the right time to build something, come and find out.

For one night only, we are bringing together an ambitious community of entrepreneurial scientists, researchers, academic founders and industry innovators in Oxford.

This is the official launch event for OX1 Incubator’s Deep Tech and Biotech tracks.

What you'll get:

  • First-hand insights into how scientific research can evolve into a venture, and the journey to get there

  • The opportunity to meet people who are actively building and supporting science companies across Europe and the UK

  • Insights and advice from founders who moved from research into entrepreneurship

  • Networking with researchers, founders and industry leaders shaping European innovation

This event is for:

  • PhDs, postdocs, early-career researchers, engineers and academics curious about entrepreneurship

  • University TTOs, PIs and innovation managers who want to stay informed about researchers’ activities in the innovation ecosystem

  • Industry leaders and ecosystem builders interested in science-driven innovation

About the organisers:

Conception X is the home for Europe’s venture scientists. Since launching in 2018, Conception X has supported more than 800 PhDs, postdocs and early-career researchers from 91 universities to launch over 200 science companies that have raised £200+ million in investment and grants. Their £1 billion portfolio includes Rahko, Solve Intelligence, Humanloop and Infinitopes.

Oxford Edge, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, was established to educate, inspire, and empower Oxford’s entrepreneurial students. Based at 37 St Giles, and open to students across all departments and colleges, Oxford Edge brings together academic knowledge, industry expertise, and alumni support to boost student entrepreneurs in any subject, from science and technology innovation to social and civic initiatives.

OX1 Incubator is the only entity in European universities that offers £23,000+ equity-free grant every year to idea-stage start-ups. Our mission is to support you, young entrepreneurs, with exclusive mentorship from experts, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs while offering you the opportunity to gain exposure to top-tier investors and build strong global networks for your future endeavours.