AI for Science: From Pre-Seed to Breakthrough

​AI for Science: From Pre-Seed to Breakthrough

1 Triton Square, London NW1 3BF
2 April 2026 | 17:30 – 21:00 BST

About

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how science is conducted, from hypothesis generation and simulation to drug discovery and materials design.

​This evening convenes leading AI-for-Science startups, researchers, and investors to explore how the field is evolving from early-stage experimentation to venture-backed scale.

​Through a curated innovation showcase and two focused panel discussions, we will examine what it takes to build credible, technically rigorous, and commercially viable AI-for-Science companies in today’s funding environment.

​This event is presented in partnership with Thinking About Thinking, a nonprofit research and convening organisation dedicated to advancing our understanding of intelligence in all its forms, artificial, biological, and collective.

​Programme

​18:00 – 19:00
Networking and refreshments
Explore the Innovation Showcase, visit exhibition booths, and connect with attendees across all event zones

​19:00 – 19:10
Opening remarks

​19:10 – 19:35
Panel I: Pre-Raise AI for Science

​19:35 – 20:00
Panel II: Post-Raise AI for Science

​20:00 – 21:00
Networking and close

​Speakers

• ​Dr James Whittington — Thinking About Thinking and University of Oxford, Co-founder

• ​Dr Ruairidh Battleday — Thinking About Thinking

• ​Bruno Trentini — NVIDIA and University of Oxford

• ​Iman Mouloudi — Renaissance Philanthropy

• ​Dan Nicolau — King’s College London

• ​Danyal Akarca — Callosum

• ​Eva Sevenster — University of Bristol

• ​Kärt Tomberg — ExpressionEdits

• ​Tonya Frolov — Manifold Bio

• ​Botos Csaba — University of Oxford

• ​Sam Olofme — Revena

• ​Inga Van den Bossche — University of Oxford

​Partners and Supporters

​ARIA
NVIDIA
University of Oxford
Renaissance Philanthropy
King’s Institute for AI
ENCODE
UCL AI Society