The UK’s innovation economy is at a tipping point. As spinouts evolve from promising ideas into scaling companies, the challenge isn’t just starting up, it’s staying and growing in the right place.

Join us for a vital conversation on the realities of scaling science and tech businesses in today’s rapidly shifting landscape. Drawing on findings from Bidwells’ latest report ‘Investment for Growth: Now is the Time to Go Big’, we’ll explore the infrastructure, investment, partnerships, and policies required to build a globally competitive environment for high-growth firms.

The research reveals the stark regional disparities, funding gaps, and infrastructure challenges holding back some of the UK’s brightest prospects. But it also highlights where opportunity lies, especially in clusters with the right mix of talent, lab space, digital and energy infrastructure, housing, and access to capital.

We’ll kick off with a scene-setter from the report, which outlines where spinouts are forming, why they’re leaving, and what scaling businesses say they need most. Then we’ll open up the discussion. 

Key discussion themes will include:

•         Are the research findings reflected in your own experiences?

•         What’s preventing your business from scaling faster?

•         What infrastructure and amenities do you need to stay and grow?

•         How important are place-based factors like proximity to peers, investors, or academia?

•         What practical support could help you make your next big move?

Agenda: 

08:30 – Registration and Breakfast
09:00 – Welcome from One Nucleus & Mission Street
09:05 - Panel Discussion Moderated by Sue Foxley, Bidwells
Panellists:
Dr Nataly Hastings, CEO, Cellestial Health
Dr Michael Murray, CEO, MetalloBio & Principal of Murray International Partners
Further Panellists TBC
10:00 – Refreshments and Networking
10:30 - Close

Registration:
•    Registration is free for employees of One Nucleus member organisations
•    Non-members: £50 +VAT
•    Academics: please contact [email protected]