Grassroots

OBN Lunchtime Power Hour : New Technology for Better Drug Discovery - Organoids & Advanced Models
2023-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
The next edition of the OBN Lunchtime Power Hour series is hosted by our Corporate Sponsor Merck.
This fascinating session will explore the potential applications of organoids and advanced 3D models in advancing drug discovery, and how harnessing the power of these technologies will increase the development of novel therapies and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
The webinar will include several case studies highlighting the application of these models, along with any challenges of use and limitations with functionality and reproducibility.
register here to reserve your space: https://obn.glueup.com/event/81499/register/
Registration ⇽ OBN Lunchtime Power Hour : New Technology for Better Drug Discovery – Organoids & Advanced Models | OBN (UK) Ltd‌ on Glue Up
Non-member ticket £25
Free for members

BUSINESS STARTUP BOOTCAMP: MEDTECH
2023-07-11 09:45 - 17:00
Early-stage MedTech businesses with a spark of an idea or an established MedTech company looking to launch innovative products or services. Run over two and a half days in July, this Business Startup Bootcamp will introduce you to many of the tools, methodologies, and approaches that will enable you to design, test, and de-risk your business model hypotheses.
Date: Tuesday 11th July
Time: 9:45 – 5 pm
Address: Citylabs 1.0, Nelson St, Manchester M13 9NQ
What to expect?
Building on Lean Startup methodology, the workshops will introduce you to the tools and techniques successful companies use to progress innovative new business ideas. The outcomes of the programme will include ways to define and articulate the business story concisely, which will increase the chances of commercial funding success.
Participants will also benefit from: networking opportunities with industry experts, help and advice on how to approach potential development partners, access to Bruntwood SciTech events during the course of the programme and support and guidance from the Bruntwood SciTech Innovation Services team.
*By attending this workshop you’ll be the first to know about future Accelerator programmes run by Bruntwood SciTech, and will be provided with support for your application.
*Joining a bootcamp is necessary to apply for full accelerator programmes in future, though following on to the next accelerator isn’t compulsory.
In partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and supported by Cancer Research Horizons, Marks and Clerk and Lucid Group

‘How can we foster better collaboration between centres of excellence in the UK to further support life sciences innovation’.
2023-07-12 08:30 - 10:30
During this round-table discussion our speakers will share their thoughts on:

How well do the UK’s leading academic institutions currently work together?
The importance of strong collaboration in supporting the translation of innovation out of academic institutions – what difference can it make in real life terms?
How well does the UK Government support academic institutions in the translation of innovation into industry, and how can this be improved?
How well does industry support academic institutions to commercialise innovation – what can be done better?

Programme:
08.30 – 09.00 Guest arrival and breakfast served
09.00 – 09.30 Introductions & keynotes from:

Prashant Shah, Co-founder, o2h Group
Fiona Reid, Associate Professor & Programme Director, MSc Bioscience Entrepreneurship​, UCL School of Management
Steve Silvey, Senior Investment Manager, Oxford University Innovation​
Hannah Sore, CEO, PharmEnable​, Cambridge

09.30 – 10.30 Round table discussion with all guests and speakers, facilitated by OBN
Please note that places are limited and will be offered on an approval-only basis.
For further assistance please contact organiser at; jane.odriscoll@obn.org.uk or events@obn.org.uk
To register visit : https://obn.glueup.com/event/74535/
Venue:
o2h ventures
Hauxton House,
The Mill SciTech Park,
Mill Lane
Hauxton
Cambridge
CB22 5HX
England, United Kingdom

BUSINESS STARTUP BOOTCAMP: MEDTECH
2023-07-12 09:45 - 17:00
Early-stage MedTech businesses with a spark of an idea or an established MedTech company looking to launch innovative products or services.
Run over two and a half days in July, this Business Startup Bootcamp will introduce you to many of the tools, methodologies, and approaches that will enable you to design, test, and de-risk your business model hypotheses.
Date: Wednesday 12th July – 9:45 – 5 pm
Address: Citylabs 1.0, Nelson St, Manchester M13 9NQ
What to expect?
Building on Lean Startup methodology, the workshops will introduce you to the tools and techniques successful companies use to progress innovative new business ideas. The outcomes of the programme will include ways to define and articulate the business story concisely, which will increase the chances of commercial funding success.
Participants will also benefit from: networking opportunities with industry experts, help and advice on how to approach potential development partners, access to Bruntwood SciTech events during the course of the programme and support and guidance from the Bruntwood SciTech Innovation Services team.
*By attending this workshop you’ll be the first to know about future Accelerator programmes run by Bruntwood SciTech, and will be provided with support for your application.
*Joining a bootcamp is necessary to apply for full accelerator programmes in future, though following on to the next accelerator isn’t compulsory.
In partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and supported by Cancer Research Horizons, Marks and Clerk and Lucid Group

Join us at the OBN Summer Drinks Party
2023-07-19 18:00 - 21:00
Join us in London for OBN’s 2023 Summer Drinks – a wonderful evening of networking, entertainment, drinks, and nibbles hosted from the stunning setting of Taylor Wessing’s Roof Garden, boasting magnificent views over central London.
The event is taking place on 19 July and is an ever-popular evening where OBN members and non-members can meet and relax, reflect on the year so far and look forward to future growth and development within this exciting industry.
The evening will feature a selection of hand-picked entertainment, plenty of drinks, and some delicious food.
OBN members are entitled to one free ticket, with additional tickets available for £50 plus VAT each. Non-OBN members are welcome to attend as well, with tickets available for £100.00 plus VAT.

Venue: New Street Square

Address: 5 New St Square, London EC4A 3TW

Phone: 020 7300 7000

Contact organiser at: events@obn.org.uk
