BioLabs is coming to Wellcome Genome Campus!
Join us for BioLabs’ first ecosystem event in partnership with Wellcome Genome Campus and learn more about what BioLabs will bring to Cambridge’s growing life sciences ecosystem.
The event will provide an opportunity to hear more about the BioLabs model, our partnership with Wellcome Genome Campus, and what’s ahead, while connecting with founders, investors, and members of the Cambridge life sciences community.
The day will also feature The Startup Funding Playbook: From Grants to Venture Capital, a panel discussion featuring Johannes Fruehauf, CEO of BioLabs; Damian Crowther, Head of Research at TRIMTECH Therapeutics; and Adrian Ibrahim, CEO of Enedra Therapeutics. The conversation will explore the funding landscape for early-stage biotech companies and practical strategies for supporting company growth.
The discussion will explore:
Funding options available to early-stage biotech companies
How startups can raise capital to reach critical milestones
Grants, venture capital, and other sources of financial support
What investors look for when evaluating early-stage companies
Strategies for UK biotech startups seeking U.S. capital
Practical fundraising insights from experienced entrepreneurs
Following the panel and audience Q&A, attendees are invited to stay for a networking reception with members of the Cambridge life sciences community.
Agenda
11:00–11:30 AM | Registration
11:30 AM–12:00 PM | Welcome & BioLabs Introduction
12:00–1:00 PM | Panel Discussion + Q&A
1:00–2:00 PM | Networking Reception
📍 Mills & Reeve
Botanic House, 100 Hills Rd
Cambridge CB2 1PH, United Kingdom
Date: September 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Whether you're a founder, investor, researcher, or member of the Cambridge life sciences community, join us to meet BioLabs, learn more about our partnership with Wellcome Genome Campus, gain practical fundraising insights, and connect with the local ecosystem.
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