Are you a company, entrepreneur or technologist looking to meet potential investors and learn from high-growth SMEs that have recently secured funding for their growth?
We are delighted to invite you to the newly opened Carriage Works in Swindon for an event designed to provide valuable insights and networking opportunities. This event is an opportunity to meet investors and high-growth SMEs, supported by SETsquared and iCAST.
Date: Thursday 26th September, 2024
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Location: 10 Carriage Works, Unit 7B, London Street, Swindon, SN1 5FB
Agenda
17:00 – 17:30 Arrival, refreshments and networking
17:30 – 18:30 Fireside chat: The challenges and opportunities in sustainable chemical technologies
18:30 – 19:00Company exhibition, refreshments andnNetworking
19:00 Event close
Speakers
Professor Matthew Davidson, Executive Director, iCAST
Matthew Davidson is Whorrod Professor of Chemical Sustainable Technologies at the University of Bath. Besides Executive Director of iCAST, he is also Director of the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath and leads the Catalysis for the Circular Economy strand of the UK Catalysis Hub.
Max Slinger, Investment Manager, Mercia Ventures
Max joined Mercia in 2023 as part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund team. He is focused on early-stage investments in the Midlands and South West. He trained with Deloitte in Corporate Finance M&A, and then created an M&A function at a FTSE 250 business to acquire and sell businesses, in which he supported management to transform the group.
Helen Liang, CTO, LabCycle
Before LabCycle, Helen was a research scientist with a background in microbiology, biotechnology and sustainable chemical technologies. She had witnessed first-hand the problem of laboratory plastic waste in the research and healthcare sectors across different continents. Determined to solve this, she co-founded LabCycle alongside her PhD as a Marie Curie FIRE Fellow at the Institute of Sustainability at the University of Bath.
Harry Alexander, Investment Manager, QantX
With a background in material science and formulation, Harry has spent the last 12 years working within the innovation ecosystem and engaging directly with entrepreneurs, scientists and stakeholders across a breadth of emerging technology sectors.
Neil Morris, Chief Executive & Co-founder, Kelpi
Serial entrepreneur, CEO and Co-founder at Kelpi, TEDx speaker, leading a global mission to replace fossil fuel plastics with seaweed-derived alternatives.
Hugh Bartlett, Senior Investment Executive, Green Angel Ventures
Before joining Green Angel Syndicate in 2018, Hugh was with Titus Trust. In 2021 Hugh was awarded the prestigious BusinessLeaders Green Young Executive of the Year award for his achievements at Green Angel Syndicate. Currently working with Kelpi as the Investor Director.
Benefits of this event
- Network with investors and high-growth SMEs that have recently secured funding
- Learn from their experiences and explore potential collaboration opportunities
- Showcase your own innovation
- Gain valuable insights into the cleantech sector, including key advancements shaping the future
- Engage in conversations with sector experts, founders and seasoned investors. Our facilitated panel will provide insights into current trends, challenges, and opportunities.
This is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers, share knowledge, and discover potential investment opportunities.
Register your interest and showcase your company
Please confirm your attendance by registering here.
If you would like to showcase your company during the event, please inform us so we can arrange the necessary space: Zakir Hossain (zh603@bath.ac.uk) / icast@bath.ac.uk
