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www.sciencecapital.co.uk
Science Capital
Market
market acumen
conflicting cultures
space, time and cash
complexity and regulation
business & management skills
www.sciencecapital.co.uk
Objective
offer high quality networking events in central
Birmingham where:
individuals share stories of innovation
discuss & navigate the system
make connections
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Events
set of leading scientists, academics, SME directors:
• give short talks, posters and demonstrations
• share new ideas, discoveries and technologies
• in convenient venues in central Birmingham
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Researchers leaders
Business Experts, Financial Advisors & Investors
Total: 50-150 people
Target audience
16 universities & colleges, > 3000 research groups
43 NHS organizations spending £7b
100k business professionals & investors
80k innovative companies
Birmingham: centre of the UK’s largest Science City
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Market
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Dates in 2010
16 June pm: Low Carbon (Hotel du Vin)
15 Sept pm: Biomedical (Conservatoire)
13 Oct pm: Digital
• grass roots initiative
• led by innovative scientists
• focussed on commercialization
• independent and inclusive
• cross-regional, apolitical
www.sciencecapital.co.uk
Unique Features
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Deliverables
• engaged researchers, entrepreneurs, investors
• stronger links with region’s businesses, SMEs
• more opportunities for local companies & jobs
• enhanced profile for the city region
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Sponsors
THE LUNAR SOCIETY
