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The Materials Entrepreneur: How to Take Your Innovations Forward

19 Apr 2010, IOM3, London, UK

Organised by the Institute of Materials and Mining (IOM3)

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Innovation is viewed as increasingly important due to the challenges of globalisation, emerging technologies and economic uncertainty. Spin out companies which capitalise on a bright idea that has been developed in the laboratory are the dream of many scientists, and this one day conference will go through the steps needed to commercialise a promising idea. Including all of the vital stages from writing the business plan to pricing the product, this practitioner based event has been tailor made to cover all of the important information required to take your innovation forward, presented by experts in each of the fields. The programme is split into four complementary sessions:

Session one will look at idea generation, development, open innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) protection.

Session two will focus on winning funding to develop the business, looking at how to write a business plan that attracts investors, Business Angels, and Government, Regional and seed corn funding.

Session three will develop ways of marketing your business and yourself effectively, including product pricing for profit and growth.

Session four will investigate taking risks, making decisions, and learning from setbacks. The day will finish with a look at two relevant case studies.

There will be ample opportunity throughout the day for delegates to discuss their ideas with the expert speakers, to network with other like-minded entrepreneurs, and to come away inspired to take their ideas forward in 2010.

Early booking is recommended for this event, as delegate places are limited, and we envisage a large take up of places due to the possibility of highly valuable direct contact with the expert speakers in this field.

This event is approved by the Institute for 6 hours of professional development.

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Student Bursaries

Bursary places sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Cobalt Development Institute, the UK Centre for Materials Education (UKCME) the Modern Built Environment Knowledge Transfer Network (MBE KTN), the Materials KTN and the Copper Development Association (CDA) are being offered to a total of sixteen student entrepreneurs. If you wish to be considered for a bursary, please send a 300 word application to Dawn Bonfield by 26 March explaining how your attendance at this event will be of benefit to your career, mentioning any innovation that you are currently working on. The MBE KTN are particularly looking to sponsor a student with an innovation applicable to the built environment, and would like to offer further help with this innovation to their chosen bursary recipient. Similarly the Materials KTN would like to sponsor four students who are looking for help with a materials related innovation and who would be interested in working with the Materials KTN to take their innovation forward.

Please ensure that you include your full affiliation and contact details (i.e. postal address) and please do not send your application as a pdf attachment (since this makes it difficult to copy and paste the text to send to thejudges).

Concessions:

Concessions are available to members of IOM3, co-sponsors and students.

Programme

Programme timings and presentation abstracts can be found in the downloadable documents available at the bottom of this page.

09.15 Chairman’s Welcome and Overview: Dr Mike Kennard, Managing Director, McKastle Associates Ltd.

Session 1: Idea Generation, Development, and IP Protection
•    Innovation and Funding Priorities at the Technology Strategy Board: John Morlidge, Technology Strategy Board
•    Predict the Future, Own the Future: Mike Newnham, Systematic Innovation
•   Intellectual Property and Patents: Ben Dempster, Patent Attorney, Withers & Rogers LLP

Session 2: Winning Funds to Develop Your Business
•   The Perfect Business Plan: Jane Khedair, Managing Director of Business Plan Services in Association with London Business School
•   The Role of the University Enterprise Company: Teri Willey, Chief Executive Cambridge Enterprise
•   Venture Capital Funding of Materials Start Ups: Hazel Moore, Managing Partner, First Ventures

Session 3: Marketing Your Business and Yourself Effectively
•   Commercial Strategy, Marketing and Pricing for Profitable Growth: Peter Colman, Director, Simon-Kucher & Partners
•   Pitching With Confidence and Credibility: Alison Kemp, Director, Switch Vision Ltd.
•   Decision Making and Learning from Failure: Derek Bates, Materials Technology Ltd.

Session 4: Taking it Forward
•   Case Study 1: Orthomimetics Ltd: Dr Andrew Lynn, CEO, Orthomimetics Ltd.
•   Case Study 2: Singular ID – The Story of Commercialising a Materials Technology in Singapore: Dr Adrian Burden, President, Europe, Bilcare Technologies
•    Panel Session with Case Study Speakers
•   Wrap up and Close: Dr Mike Kennard, Conference Chair
Close 17.00

Who Should Attend

·       Materials scientists, engineers, and technologists who want to found their own business
·       University researchers and academics needing to commercialise their intellectual property
·       Existing materials entrepreneurs wanting to accelerate their growth
·       Corporate entrepreneurs looking at developing new technologies and markets
·       Professionals providing support services to entrepreneurs

Event Chairman - Dr Mike Kennard

Dr Mike Kennard is the founder of McKastle Associates Ltd, a specialised consultancy focused on strategic innovation management.
He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1995 with a BEng (Hons) and PhD in materials science and then joined Rolls-Royce plc, where he held management positions in manufacturing technology, research & technology, and new product development.
After ten years at Rolls-Royce Mike was awarded a scholarship to study for an MBA at Nottingham University Business School, specialising in innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategy. Mike then joined the university as business development executive, forming strategic alliances with companies in the aerospace, automotive, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Mike retains strong links with the university but now focuses on consulting and training, helping a wide range of clients develop more innovative organisations. Recent engagements include working with Advantage West Midlands and Rolls-Royce to set up an advanced manufacturing research facility, and a programme with Alliance Boots identifying opportunities to improve innovation and enterprise across the business.

Cost and Online Registration

Conference cost: £250 + VAT

Concessions are available to:

Professional Members of IOM3: £190.00 + VAT
Affiliate Member of IOM3 or supporting organisation: £225.00 + VAT
Student/Unemployed member: £80.00 + VAT
Student/Unemployed non-member: £100.00+ VAT

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Venue

The conference will take place at 1 Carlton House Terrace, London - the home of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. The venue is in the heart of London – close to The Mall, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, and can be accessed most easily using the London Underground railway system from all major mainline train stations and airports in London, with Piccadilly Circus being the closest station. Full directions to the venue.

Accommodation

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