Tuesday 21st April 2026, 10:00am to Wednesday 22nd April 2026, 3:30pm
Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 7TR
Sparking Innovation is the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council's (BBSRC) flagship innovation conference, bringing together over 200 bioscience academics, innovators, founders, industrialists and investors.
Through a series of panel discussions, presentations, start-up pitches, posters and networking opportunities, Sparking Innovation offers an opportunity to bring the bioscience community, showcase innovation and enable connection and collaborations.
Bioscience research has the potential to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges, including health, food security, and climate change! Come and hear about some exceptional projects from our academic community that have translated and commercialised cutting-edge research to have a positive impact on society, the economy, and the environment.
You will also hear about funding opportunities to drive bioscience innovation, including our BBSRC Follow-on Fund, the Impact Accelerator Accounts, and ICURe!
Five innovative bioscience start-ups will pitch their businesses and ideas to a panel of early-stage investors. The demo day will be followed by a networking session where entrepreneurs, innovators and investors could connect.
The heart of Sparking Innovation is opportunities for delegates to network and engage with other attendees and develop new and exciting collaborations.
Sparking Innovation is free to attend and tickets are offered on a first-come-first served basis.
Roslin Innovation Centre
The University of Edinburgh
Easter Bush Campus
Midlothian EH25 9RG
