Crick Innovation Challenge
All scientists are welcome
The Innovation Challenge targets early-career UK scientists, including MSc, PhD, postdocs, and scientific staff interested in entrepreneurship. No prior entrepreneurial experience, ideas, team, or product needed—just curiosity and an open mind.
Develop Solutions, Present to Experts, and Gain Support
Participants will team up to develop solutions in one of the three challenge areas, presenting their proposals to industry experts and investors. The Innovation Challenge is free, with travel bursaries for those outside London. Full participation is required from Monday, July 22nd to Friday, July 26th.
The three challenge areas:
1. How can we create technologies to improve patient health and speed recovery?
This challenge bridges lab discoveries and clinical applications, translating research into treatments to improve patient health and recovery.
2. How can digital advancements transform healthcare?
This challenge aims to transform healthcare delivery and management. The goal is to create innovative digital solutions that enhance patient care, streamline data, and personalise treatment plans.
3. How can we create cutting-edge technologies that positively impact our planet?
This challenge aims to develop and foster sustainable innovations for a more environmentally friendly future. The focus is to generate responsible agriculture, climate, food energy, and scientific research technologies.
What to expect from the Innovation Challenge
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Develop novel ideas with diverse researchers
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Gain new perspectives on applying scientific skills to practical solutions
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Learn entrepreneurial frameworks
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Compete for prizes for the most innovative ideas
You'll gain this through:
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Teaming up to solve one of three challenges
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Coaching sessions on developing business plans
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Modules on entrepreneurial frameworks
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Panel discussions with founders and investors
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Pitching to a panel of investors, entrepreneurs, and scientists