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GROW: Meet the Science Founders with Wilbe (in-person)

Hosted by Devika Thapar & Anna Vildaus from the Wilbe Team

Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 12pm to 2pm

If you’re considering spinning out or you are already exploring entrepreneurial opportunities then this session is designed to inspire and guide you on your journey with practical tips from a panel of founders.

Event DETAILS

Hear insights from founders who’ve had practical experience of building start-ups. What are the resources that they’ve found helpful and the pitfalls they’ve navigated?

Hosted by Wilbe who specialise in supporting Science Founders. Wilbe will also be showcasing their new online community for academic researchers looking to action their ideas and create impact through enterprise.

Booking information

Book your place at the event here.

speakers

  • Devika Thapar: COO at Wilbe, Dee has a background in product development at IBM Watson and worked in tech transfer during her MBA at Yale. A champion for STEM education, she combines deep industry expertise with a love for dance.
  • Anna Vildaus: Strategist working across Europe and the US, with a background in consulting, branding, and operations. Passionate about deeptech and data-driven solutions that transform and optimize traditional pathways.

what is wilbe?

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Wilbe is a platform and community designed to empower scientists to take control of their careers, primarily by helping them transition from research into entrepreneurship. Founded with the mission to promote scientist-led ventures, Wilbe offers resources, mentorship, and access to funding for scientists interested in starting companies or spinning out ideas from academia.

Wilbe supports scientists by providing:

  • Career resources: Guides on building start-ups, creating investment decks, and navigating transitions from academia to entrepreneurship.
  • Advocacy: Opportunities to improve the scientific ecosystem and align institutions with the needs of scientists.
  • Funding: Connections to aligned investors, venture capital, and grants.
  • Lab spaces: Help in securing workspaces for new ventures.

Their goal is to build a community of entrepreneurial scientists and influence broader systemic change to foster more scientist-led innovation in both academia and industry.

Are you a scientist curious about careers beyond the lab bench? On Sandbox you can join a global community of like-minded scientists, explore career resources, and access practical content for starting your own business.  Sign up here: wilbe.com/sandbox

Additional Information

Lunch will be provided.

DATE / TIME

11th Feb 2025 | 12.00 - 14.00

INTENDED FOR

All

TERMS & CONDITIONS

When registering for this course, please check our Terms and Conditions.