We are excited to invite you to an exclusive event designed for decision-makers in deep tech. This event will explore how innovation and IP can help start-ups grow and secure investment, focusing on deep tech hardware companies in chip design, semiconductors, electronics and photonics.

Sign up for a chance to gain actionable insights and build meaningful connections that will advance your innovation journey.

What to expect

5:00pm: Introduction: Andy Thompson - EIP

Andy will provide an introduction to the importance of innovation and IP in the investment lifecycle. He’ll explore issues that arise in deep tech and the key factors that founders need to be thinking about during the early growth stages.

5:15pm: IP in action: Speaker TBC

What is the key to getting IP strategy right? Hear important IP lessons from a successful start-up. Our speaker will explore the role IP has played in the growth of their business and offer real-world war stories, guidance on mistakes to avoid and tips to get the best ROI on your investment in IP.

5:35pm: Investor insights panel

• Maxim Vreeswijk – Cambridge Future Tech
• Desmond Cheung – Foresight Ventures
• Benjamin Wolba – Lunar Ventures/Future of Compute

Explore what investors look for when investing in deep tech companies. The panel discussion will cover issues like the nature of innovation in deep tech and how the innovation path and route to market differs compared to other start-ups. We’ll also explore what investors look for in terms of protecting future revenue streams and the degree to which different types of IP play a role. The panel will also share their thoughts on future trends in deep tech.

6:10pm: Sources of funding: Duncan Levesley – Grant Thornton

Hear from an expert consultant in business funding. While many start-ups look to venture capital, other forms of funding exist. You’ll hear about the sorts of grants that are available to the sector, as well as other forms of finance such as IP-backed lending.

6:30pm: Getting your start-up investor ready: Mark Lubbock – EIP

How to get your house in order. There any many things a start-up can have ready for the next investment round, from contracts to NDAs and patent schedules. However, this is often overlooked. Mark will provide some practical tips about what start-ups can put in place before their next raise.

6:50pm: Networking, food and drinks