Empowering Innovation and Enterprise Workshop from IMD

On July 25th, 2024, the Institute for Materials Discovery successfully hosted the "Empowering Innovation and Enterprise" workshop at UCL BaseKX. The event brought together industry and academic leaders to share their insights and experiences, fostering an environment of learning and collaboration.

Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Jong Min Kim, University of Cambridge and Former Vice President of Samsung Electronics, shared his extensive experience in innovation and leadership within the tech industry.
• Prof. Chris Howard, University College London and Founder of venture builder Prosemino, provided valuable insights into building successful ventures from innovative ideas.

Industrial Insights:

• Dr. Will Mortimore, Senior Business Manager at UCL Business (UCLB), along with successful co-founders Dr. Shakiba Kaveh (Mitra Bio) and Dr. Cyan Williams (Radiant Matter), shared their success stories, challenges, and advice. 

Student pitch competition:

Six teams presented their ideas to a panel of judges, comprising industry experts (Dr Robert Quarshie, Innovate UK) and UCL academics.

The event was not just a learning experience but a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Attendees left inspired and better equipped to drive their projects and ideas forward.

Stay tuned for more exciting events from the Institute for Materials Discovery!