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CBC Innovation Breakfast: Building biotech companies with Cambridge Innovation Capital

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Event details

  • When: 9:00 to 10:00am, Wednesday 17 2026
  • Where: The CRUK Cambridge Institute, Robinson Way
  • Pastries and refreshments provided

Please note that parking is very limited on site. We encourage using public transport where possible, specifically Trumpington and Maddingly Park and Ride buses.

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Building biotech companies with Cambridge Innovation Capital

We welcome you to our next Innovation Breakfast in June at the CRUK Cambridge Institute on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Explore the 2025 UK biotech investment landscape with Laurent Jespers, Entrepreneur in Residence at Cambridge Innovation Capital, who will highlight where opportunities are emerging across seed to Series A funding and key therapeutic areas, and outline what is needed to translate scientific breakthroughs into viable spinouts. The session will also examine how Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC) supports ventures from early company-building through to Series A.

Drawing on his background in pharma and biotech leadership, Laurent will discuss the role of an Entrepreneur in Residence in helping bridge the gap between academic science and clinical development. He will also share how operational expertise, experienced leadership and world-class science can help attract investment, de-risk early-stage ventures and support the growth of the next generation of biotech companies

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Part of Cambridge Wide Open Week

This event is part of the Cambridge Wide Open Week activities taking place on Campus.

Therefore we are joining forces with the CRUK Cambridge Institute and Milner Therapeutics Institute to host a bigger event than usual. It will encompass our Innovation Breakfast, networking, a panel discussion and tours to create an even bigger and better event for the Cambridge innovation community!

Please click here to see details of the other events taking place and to book onto another session. You are welcome to book one or all of these sessions.

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About our innovation breakfasts

Our Innovation Breakfast series brings together aspiring innovators and clinicians with expert speakers to explore what it takes to turn a great idea into something that can make a difference for patients. 

From industry partners and technical specialists to those who have been successful entrepreneurs with a story to share, join us to network, learn and enjoy a pastry.

Who Should Come?

We encourage attendance from:

  • Staff across our partner organisations
  • Professionals focused on service improvement
  • Leaders in strategy, policy, and partnerships
  • Colleagues working on public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE)

If you would like to be involved in a future Innovation Breakfast, contact comms@cuhp.org.uk.

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