University Spinouts Investment Startup Delegate

Location: New Dock University Stage - Wed, 1 Jul 2026 · 15:00 – 16:00 (Europe/London) (1 hour)

Our Friends in the North: Showcasing university spinouts from the North & Midlands of England

About:

Join one of the UK’s largest university collaborations - Forging Ahead - for a spinout showcase from across the Midlands, a region experiencing a new era of commercialisation at the heart of the UK. Taking place in the University Zone, you will get the chance to hear from spinout founders as they pitch their game-changing companies from a range of sectors to seek investment.

Who should attend:

Investors, TTOs, Spinout CEOs, academics

Why it’s relevant:

The Midlands is home to over 230 active spinouts in an ecosystem worth over £31bn. Now, with the region’s 16 universities working together through the Forging Ahead project, this showcase will demonstrate how spinout companies from the heart of the UK can also be at the heart of your next investment opportunity.

What you’ll get:

You’ll hear pitches from each spinout and have the opportunity to meet and network with the founders. And to keep the conversation going, the founders will be attending the drinks reception straight afterwards, so stay around!