BBSRC’s Sparking Innovation Conference Highlights include:Keynote presentation from Will West, CEO of CellCentricBioscience Innovation Showcase, featuring impactful academic projects funded through BBSRCPanel discussions exploring bioscience research from the lab to the market, sustainable models for translation, and what’s needed to build thriving innovation ecosystems Demo DayThere is also the opportunity to pitch your bioscience start-up at our Demo Day event! We have space for five innovative companies to present to a panel of early-stage investors and gain valuable feedback and connections. To apply, submit a short summary of your company and innovation via the registration link. Places are limited and competitive. Applications close: 13 March 2026. Flash presentations and poster sessionsYou can also showcase your bioscience innovation through flash presentations and poster sessions, sharing what you’re working on and the impact it could have beyond the lab. If selected, you’ll present a poster and deliver a short 2-minute flash presentation. To apply, submit a short abstract outlining your research, what’s innovative about it, and why it matters. Early career researchers and technicians are particularly encouraged. Places are limited and competitive. Applications close: 13 March 2026. Conference registrationSpaces are limited, so please register to attend the conference by 3 April 2026If you have any questions, please contact the team at sparkinginnovation@bbsrc.ukri.org Tags 2026 Apr 21 2026 - Apr 22 2026 BBSRC’s Sparking Innovation Conference This flagship event will bring together 200 bioscience academics, innovators, founders, industry partners and investors to explore how bioscience innovation can translate into real-world impact. Across two days, the conference will feature a varied programme of talks, showcases, discussions and early-stage company pitches, with posters and networking throughout, creating space to share experience, connect ideas and help transform innovative bioscience research into real-world outcomes. Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Map Further details and registration
BBSRC’s Sparking Innovation Conference Highlights include:Keynote presentation from Will West, CEO of CellCentricBioscience Innovation Showcase, featuring impactful academic projects funded through BBSRCPanel discussions exploring bioscience research from the lab to the market, sustainable models for translation, and what’s needed to build thriving innovation ecosystems Demo DayThere is also the opportunity to pitch your bioscience start-up at our Demo Day event! We have space for five innovative companies to present to a panel of early-stage investors and gain valuable feedback and connections. To apply, submit a short summary of your company and innovation via the registration link. Places are limited and competitive. Applications close: 13 March 2026. Flash presentations and poster sessionsYou can also showcase your bioscience innovation through flash presentations and poster sessions, sharing what you’re working on and the impact it could have beyond the lab. If selected, you’ll present a poster and deliver a short 2-minute flash presentation. To apply, submit a short abstract outlining your research, what’s innovative about it, and why it matters. Early career researchers and technicians are particularly encouraged. Places are limited and competitive. Applications close: 13 March 2026. Conference registrationSpaces are limited, so please register to attend the conference by 3 April 2026If you have any questions, please contact the team at sparkinginnovation@bbsrc.ukri.org Tags 2026 Apr 21 2026 - Apr 22 2026 BBSRC’s Sparking Innovation Conference This flagship event will bring together 200 bioscience academics, innovators, founders, industry partners and investors to explore how bioscience innovation can translate into real-world impact. Across two days, the conference will feature a varied programme of talks, showcases, discussions and early-stage company pitches, with posters and networking throughout, creating space to share experience, connect ideas and help transform innovative bioscience research into real-world outcomes. Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Map Further details and registration
Apr 21 2026 - Apr 22 2026 BBSRC’s Sparking Innovation Conference This flagship event will bring together 200 bioscience academics, innovators, founders, industry partners and investors to explore how bioscience innovation can translate into real-world impact. Across two days, the conference will feature a varied programme of talks, showcases, discussions and early-stage company pitches, with posters and networking throughout, creating space to share experience, connect ideas and help transform innovative bioscience research into real-world outcomes.
