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Enterprise news and events from Imperial College London including support for businesses and updates from our entrepreneurial ecosystem.

| View in browser Imperial Enterprise – March Newsletter  Help shape Imperial's future The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is just one recent illustration of how, even in a trusted institution, things can fall apart.   Even at an institution as well respected as the BBC, we recently saw a single decision over Match of the Day create what some described as an existential crisis.   At Imperial, we’re proud of our status as a globally leading university, and of our positive impact on the world. But we know that if we aren’t smart, our position could change from one day to the next.   That’s why we’re consulting on a new College strategy that will help us remain trusted in the face of the unfolding challenges we’ll face in the next 20 years.   We know that you, our partners from industry and finance, are asking strategic questions at your own organisations, and that you see things about us that we do not see from the inside.   That’s why we’re asking you to lend us your insights.   Please help shape our strategy completing an online survey by Monday 31 March 2023 by visiting our Strategy Consultation web page. This will be used to produce a draft strategy by this summer.   With deep thanks as ever for your continuing collaboration.   Best wishes,   Dr Simon Hepworth Director of Enterprise Imperial College London   Complete the online survey on our Strategy by Monday 31 March News A look inside the new Incubator Visitors have been given a look inside the new White City Incubator premises at Scale Space, set to open next month as a new home for deep science startups.  Ten years of flagship competition Flagship entrepreneurship competition the Venture Catalyst Challenge is celebrating a decade of innovation in fields such as AI, healthcare and energy. Climate innovators share insights For International Women's Day, female founders from climate innovation centre Undaunted have reflected on their startup journeys.  Experts helping MSD boost health Pharmaceutical company MSD is working with academics to access insights that will aid its mission to support clinicians and save and improve lives.  Patent fund for female inventors A dedicated fund for patenting inventions by female academics has helped ensure that patent costs are not a barrier to commercialisation. AI boosting precision fermentation A startup is using artificial intelligence to optimise yeast strains and so unlock the potential of precision fermentation.  Hydrogen heating boost A partnership between startup H2GO Power and Baxi will bring climate-neutral heating to a wide range of industrial applications.  3D printing automated Researchers together with manufacturing software company AMFG have received funding from Innovate UK to advance autonomous 3D printing. Gates and PM cleantech coalition Imperial hosted Bill Gates and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for the launch of a new initiative to supercharge UK cleantech innovation. Women in Innovation Innovate UK has recognised founders through its highly competitive Women in Innovation Awards. Recycleye raises £14m A high-tech waste sorting company has raised an additional £14 million and is helping to develop the next generation of entrepreneurial students.  EY joins Undaunted EY and the Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment have joined forces to tackle the world’s climate challenges.  Genetic tech for insect control Biocentis has received investment to use CRISPR-based gene-editing to sustainably control insect populations that harm health, food security and biodiversity.  Battery models to improve EVs A battery modelling project led by startup About:Energy promises to lower the ownership cost and carbon footprint of electric vehicles. Events One Health monitoring of hazards   29 March, 14.45-17.30, South Ken   Public seminar about environmental health monitoring, marking 30 years of the Environmental Research Group   Deep Tech Network   26 April, 17:00-20:00, White City   Networking with drinks, pizza, and leading minds from the White City deep tech community. Photo at top shows the new White City Incubator premises at Scale Space. Connect with us  Contact us \| Our website \| Twitter \| LinkedIn \| Subscribe   You have received this email because you subscribed to the Enterprise Newsletter or agreed to receive communications from Imperial - Enterprise.   This email was sent from enterprise@imperial.ac.uk Copyright © 2023 Imperial College London, All rights reserved. Imperial Enterprise, South Kensington, London, London SW7 2BU, United Kingdom Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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