Conception X: Deeptech Drinks

Join this exclusive event at our Bishopsgate HQ on 18 September, 5:30-8pm, to network with our latest cohort and alumni and meet some of the UK’s most exciting early-stage deeptech venture teams.

To date, our PhD founders have built and exited a quantum drug discovery platform; raised £12.8 million to create vaccines that prevent cancer metastasis; and developed a living building material to grow carbon negative cities.

Over light refreshments, you’ll learn more about our Venture Scientists’ latest breakthroughs, discuss deeptech predictions and trends with tomorrow’s builders, and meet fellow experts and ecosystem players in this space. This isn’t an event to miss.

This event is invite only and spaces are limited – we recommend early registration to secure your place. Please do not share the link externally.

About Conception X

Conception X is the UK’s leading cross-university PhD deeptech venture programme. Since launching in 2018 as a public innovation pilot within University College London, it has quickly grown as an independent not-for-profit that attracts aspiring PhD founders from more than 60 universities across the UK and beyond, offering specialised deeptech training and support alongside their degree and the opportunity to access key early funding to accelerate their ventures.

To date, Conception X has recruited seven cohorts, built more than 470 founding teams, had one exit, and its portfolio startups have gone on to raise £97 million in VC investments and grants.

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event, and these may be used for marketing and publicity.