Researcher to Founder Showcase (London)

🌟 Join us for an exciting event focusing on the transition from research to entrepreneurship!

🗓️ Date: 10 February 2026
🕓 Time: 16:00 - 17:30
📍 Location: Imperial Business School

Get ready to engage in a fireside chat and panel discussion hosted by Prof. Sir Tony Kouzarides.

Event Schedule:

• 16:00 - 16:45: Fireside Chat

  • Sir Tony Kouzarides (CEO of Vellos, Professor at the University of Cambridge, Venture Partner at 50Y)
  • Steph Avraamides (UK Lead at 50Y)

• 16:45 - 17:30: Panel Discussion: “Steps Towards Forming a Startup”

  • Vaitea Cowan (Co-Founder of Enapter, Earthshot Prize Winner)
  • Isabel Zhang (Investor at HCVC)
  • Sophie James (Co-Founder & CEO of Anomer Bio)
  • Senthil Chinnakannan (Co-Founder & VP of Infinitopes)

Networking Opportunity 🍹

Join us post-discussion for networking with drinks provided.

What Will You Learn?

• Identifying commercially viable, impactful ideas
• The practical realities of starting a company
• Transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship
• Valuable lessons from successful founders

Introducing 5050 UK Programme

Sir Tony Kouzarides will also introduce the 5050 UK Programme, a fantastic initiative for scientists and engineers interested in entrepreneurship. This free, 14-week program offers hands-on mentorship, commercial validation, and access to a global network of over 450 alumni.
Applications for Cohort 3 are now open!

Powered by:

• The Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)
• Cancer Research Horizons

🔗 Register Here to secure your spot!

Let’s bridge the gap from research to impactful ventures!