This workshop will focus on the identification of opportunities for spinout companies and the practical steps that inventors should take to establish a company and seek funding. Terry Swainbank from the Rainbow Seed Fund will discuss funding available via Rainbow and other sources of finance. The Rainbow Seed Fund is a £4m UK government seed fund to which CERN staff may apply for support and equity investment if the spinout is to be based in the UK.
A Business Ideas competition will be announced at this seminar, in which inventors with ideas will compete for cash prizes and support to develop their business plans.
CERN staff and visitors are invited to book a private 30-40 minute session with Nathan Hill and Terry Swainbank to discuss their business ideas. These sessions will be held from 10:00-12:00 on 3rd July. Please email mailto:nathan.hill@qi3.co.uk to register your interest.
