Driving Innovation through Collaboration

Driving Innovation through Collaboration

By University of Surrey

This event brings together researchers, businesses, and innovation leaders to explore how collaboration drives real-world impact.

Date and time

Location

Guildford School of Acting

University of Surrey Perimeter Road Guildford GU2 7XH United Kingdom

Agenda

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration & Refreshments


Kick off the day with refreshments and great conversation. Connect with fellow innovators and get ready for an inspiring programme.

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Welcome


A warm welcome and a look at the University’s bold vision for research and innovation.

INNOVATION UNLOCKED: FUNDING PRIORITIES AND COLLABORATION SUCCESS STORIES

10:10 AM - 10:20 AM

Launch of the Surrey Innovation & Enterprise Hub

Jenny Ritchie (Head of Innovation & Impact)


Discover how our hub will empower researchers and businesses to co-create solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Innovate UK Strategy & Funding Priorities

David Legg (Innovate UK Manager, London & SE England)

Bruce McLelland (Knowledge Transfer Manager)

Graeme Beever (Innovate UK Business Growth Specialist)


Hear directly from Innovate UK leaders on emerging priorities and opportunities.

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

Business-Led Collaborations: Diverse Success Stories

Michael Kohn (Innovation Advisor)


Celebrating innovation through collaboration - featuring real-world stories of impact driven by business and research working together.

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Panel Q&A


Engage with experts, clarify your thinking, and contribute to the conversation.

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Refreshment Break

IMPACT THROUGH PARTNERSHIP: STORIES FROM SURREY’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

11:45 AM - 12:05 PM

KTP@50 Showcase

Dr Shona Campbell (KT Advisor)


What’s in it for businesses, academics, and associates?

12:05 PM - 12:20 PM

Panel Q&A


Your chance to ask questions and spark ideas.

12:20 PM - 12:30 PM

Consultancy Spotlight

Jenny Ritchie (Head of Innovation & Impact)


Explore how consultancy drives innovation.

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Innovate Surrey Ltd

Dr Jim Shaikh (ISL Ltd Managing Director)


Discover spinouts, spin-ins, and how we connect across the innovation ecosystem.

12:50 PM - 1:05 PM

Engaging with Our Top Talent

Kate Bray (Student Enterprise Manager)


How student enterprise is shaping the future.

1:05 PM - 1:25 PM

Panel Q&A


Where curiosity meets collaboration – your change to ask, learn and inspire.

1:25 PM - 1:30 PM

Summary & Close

Jenny Ritchie (Head of Innovation & Impact)


Reflect on the day’s insights and look ahead to new opportunities.

INNOVATION SHOWCASE, NETWORKING LUNCH & 1-TO-1 CLINICS

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Innovation Showcase

Surrey Innovation & Enterprise Hub

TBC

TBC

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

1-to-1 Clinics


Pre-Booked 1-to-1 Clinics with experts from Innovate UK, KTP, and University of Surrey Innovation teams. Got questions? Bring them along – let’s spark ideas together.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 6 hours 15 minutes
  • In person

About this event

Business • Other

About this event

Do you want to innovate and grow your business through collaboration with the University of Surrey’s academic experts, access our world-class facilities and top-class graduates?

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Are you a University of Surrey researcher interested to develop a collaborative partnership with business, looking to apply your research to generate real world impact?

If the answer is yes, please register to attend the University of Surrey’s free event.


Guest Speakers will include:

  • David Legg, Innovate UK Manager, London & SE England
  • Shona Campbell, KT Advisor, Knowledge Transfer Network
  • Bruce McLelland, Knowledge Transfer Manager, Emerging Technologies & Industries
  • Graeme Beever, Innovate UK Business Growth Specialist


If you have any questions or would like to find out more, contact collaborate@surrey.ac.uk


Please select your Ticket type from the Ticket options below.

If you are a Speaker or a member of the Facilitation team, please enter the Promo Code you have been provided to access the 'Speakers & Events Team' Ticket type.

If you wish to pre-book a session in the 1-to-1 Clinic with one of our Innovation experts, please select a time slot from the Add-ons list below.


Click below, to find out more about:

Collaborating with Surrey

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Innovate UK

Knowledge Transfer Network

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