Activator Info Session — by Nucleate UK and NWBI @ The Innovation Festival

Join Nucleate UK and NWBI for an evening exploring Manchester ecosystem's resources, talent and opportunities helping turn breakthrough research into the next generation of biotech ventures as a Fringe event for The University of Manchester Innovation Festival! Discover how the Nucleate UK Activator Programme supports researchers and emerging entrepreneurs on their journey from scientific discovery to venture creation. You’ll hear more about the programme, meet others exploring biotech entrepreneurship, and get a feel for how you could take your next step. Joined by NWBI (North West Biotech Initiative), a Manchester-based community supporting the growth of the North West’s biotech and life sciences ecosystem. NWBI brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry to help connect talent, ideas and opportunities across the region. Come along to unlock what’s possible beyond the lab, connect with future biotech leaders, and discover where your research could take you. 🚀Food and drinks will be provided! About Nucleate Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.org for more information, and visit https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy. We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs! https://nucleate.org/sponsors/ Through open-access educational programming and initiatives such as the Activator Program, Nucleate helps remove barriers to biotech entrepreneurship and enables founders to focus on building transformational technologies. About NWBI NWBI (North West Biotech Initiative) is a Manchester-based initiative focused on strengthening the North West’s biotech and life sciences community. By bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry, NWBI helps create connections and opportunities that accelerate innovation across the region. The University of Manchester Innovation Festival Aligned with our strategy to 2035 – From Manchester for the world – and our ambition to deliver transformative innovation, the Festival will showcase how our people, partnerships and ideas change lives locally and globally. Whether you’re developing an idea, looking for collaborators, seeking investment opportunities or simply curious about how innovation happens, book your place to witness the breadth of activity taking place across the University and make new connections. Powered by ARIA Nucleate Identify is powered through our partnership with the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). ARIA is a UK R&D agency designed to fund scientific and technological research that has the potential to produce transformative change.