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10 September |
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| Part 1 - Know-how |
Talks led by industry experts live 2-4pm
Sessions will be recorded
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Session 1
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17 September |
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Session 2
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24 September |
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Session 3
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01 October |
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| Part 2 - Mentoring |
Mentoring and lunch&learn sessions |
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Mentoring:
Sessions with industry experts to support the development of business plans for a hypothetical start-up company.
Dates and times to be organised between mentor and team at a convenient time for all.
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October - November |
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Lunch&Learn live 12-1pm:
Sessions will be recorded, hosted on Microsoft Teams
15 October
22 October
29 October
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| Part 3 - Pitching |
Face to face 10am-5pm before a panel of industry experts
Team opt to pitch at one of three open innovation centres
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Food and drink
Mondelez
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05 November |
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Sustainable agriculture
Syngenta, Jealott’s Hill International Research Centre
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12 November |
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Biomedical
GSK, Stevenage Campus
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26 November |
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| Showcase |
Face to face celebration for all in London |
Date TBC, late January 2026 |
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