“Fostering a strong innovation ecosystem across the East of England”
Please join us for an exciting Norwich VIP collaborative networking event by Cambridge Tech Week, UEA and Norwich Research Park designed for entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders on Tuesday 29 April, 5.30 - 8.30pm, hosted by UEA at the Sainsbury Centre, Norfolk Road, Norwich NR4 7TJ.
Sponsored by the NR 4ward programme and supported by Mills & Reeve, this exclusive event will feature networking opportunities, insightful and dynamic discussions on the regional tech ecosystem and a preview of plans for Cambridge Tech Week 2025, as well as will celebrating the successes of the NR 4ward programme. Funded by Research England, the programme has been designed to support the growth of the innovation ecosystem on the Norwich Research Park, supporting staff and postgraduate researchers to commercialise their research, building on our innovation track record for developing new products, services and spinouts, supporting researchers and academics across Norwich Research Park to commercialise their research.
An opening welcome from Prof Julian Blow, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at UEA, is followed by an introduction to the NR 4ward programme by Dr Joita Dey, Interim Associate Director IP & Investment Management at UEA and Director of the NR 4ward programme.
Michaela Eschbach, CEO of Cambridge Wireless will highlight exciting plans including UEA’s involvement for Cambridge Tech Week 2025 (15-19 September). Now in its third year, CTW has rapidly become a must-attend event, offering a high-profile platform for knowledge sharing, product launches, networking, and growth opportunities at local, national, and international levels.
Panel industry experts will share their insights on how, and why Cambridge Tech Week is a catalyst to further innovation across the East of England.
- Roz Bird, CEO of Norwich Research Park
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Victor Christou, serial investor in deep tech, life and plant sciences (former CEO of Cambridge Innovation Capital)
- Prof Sheng Qi, Professor of Pharmaceutical Material Science and Technology and Associate Dean for Innovation for the Faculty of Science at UEA/Academic Entrepreneur
- Dr Daniel Marcu, co-founder of Virilitas Labs/winner of two innovation start-up awards at Cam Tech Week 2024 and participant in the NR 4ward programme
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Dr Jason Mellad, serial entrepreneur/investor, former CEO/cofounder of StartCodon
Please register asap - places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is sponsored by NR 4ward programme and Mills & Reeve in partnership with Cambridge Tech Week, Cambridge Wireless, UEA and Norwich Research Park.
SAVE THE DATE:
Next CTW event coming soon:
- London: 17 June