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.
Join our in-person info session to learn more about what it takes to get started and how we can support you – no matter the stage you're at.
Whether you’re just exploring ideas or ready to move fast, this is your chance to meet the team behind Conception X, ask questions, hear from other entrepreneurial researchers who've built companies, and understand what we look for in applications.
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 alumni who’ve completed the programme and how they launched impactful ventures from their academic work
Application Walkthrough - Get a clear, step-by-step guide to the application process and what we’re looking for
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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