Meet the Team: Discovery Session at Conception X HQ
Conception X helps researchers translate academic work into real-world applications that can improve lives, transform industries and tackle global challenges.
This December, we’re bringing PhDs and postdocs together in London for a festive meetup. Join us for hot drinks, Christmas bites and plenty of opportunities for 1:1 conversations with the Conception X team. Learn more about our programmes, discuss your ideas and connect with fellow researchers. 🎄🎅
By the end of this session, you’ll have a better understanding of our pathways, Conception X and CX Raise, and how to create a standout application for Spring 2026.
About Conception X
We have built Europe's largest community for entrepreneurial researchers – 600+ PhDs, postdocs and early-career researchers have translated their research into real-world applications with us. Since launching in 2018, we’ve helped academic founders from 83 universities across 11 countries create 191 companies that have raised £145+ million in early-stage investments and grants.
As a not-for-profit, we take no equity in the companies we help build, and our programmes are free for participants.
What to Expect in the Session:
Programme Overview - Learn about key dates, the structure of the programme, and who’s eligible to apply.
Alumni Insights - Hear directly from Victor Choi (AURApeutics) and more science founders who have launched companies from their research
Connect with like-minded PhDs and postdocs exploring entrepreneurship over some festive treats and hot drinks
Live Q&A - Ask your questions directly to Olivia Ash, Programme & Portfolio Manager
Why Us?
We offer a unique pathway to impact and venture creation for researchers. Our programmes are designed to work with your academic journey, not against it.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Specialised deeptech venture training - Designed specifically for scientists and engineers looking to commercialise their research.
Your academic journey comes first - We don’t ask you to quit your research. We offer flexible pathways designed to support you alongside your academic journey.
1:1 coaching and mentorship - Work directly with experienced technical founders and industry experts to translate your research and refine your startup idea.
The UK’s largest science founder community - Join a vibrant, supportive network of like-minded researchers and entrepreneurs.
Warm introductions to early-stage investors - Potential to secure up to £250k in funding through our partner XTX Ventures and the Conception X Angel Syndicate.
What Our Founders Have Built:
The first quantum ML platform for faster drug discovery
Affordable vaccines to stop life-threatening cancer recurrence
Open-source infrastructure for secure, private GenAI deployment – and it all started out with quantum physics and satellites
An AI‑powered microfluidic chip for early disease detection
Lab-grown plants to clean polluted land and recycle heavy metals
And more – explore our portfolio here
From Our Alumni:
“We knew what we wanted to do but we weren't sure how to operationalise it. That’s what Conception X gave us – a framework, contacts, access to money and resources…”
Jonathan Kwok, Infinitopes
“The confidence I’ve gained over the past year has been unprecedented.”
Jana Stella, NeuWave Technologies
“Conception X helped me so much across different areas. All of a sudden, I was chatting to founders of large organisations, and had VCs reach out to me about my idea.”
Jakub Dziegielowski, Bactery
Please note this event will be recorded.
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