Events in the North West this autumn!
If you’re looking to get inspired and learn more about how endeavours at the interface of research and entrepreneurship are accelerating innovation near you, don’t miss your chance to connect with like-minded people over a canapé or two at any of these events happening in the North West this autumn. It's never too late (or too chilly out) to keep up with how local leaders are doing their bit to change the world - and even network your way into getting involved. And don't forg
Northern Biotech Consulting Case Competition
We are now welcoming applicants to NBI's Northern Biotech Consulting Case Competition. The nature of this competition hopes to bring together students and professionals from a range of multidisciplinary backgrounds to focus on consulting and biotechnology. Acting as consulting firms, teams will present a recommendation to our expert judges on which start-up a large biotech company should acquire to increase its portfolio. Teams will be presented with profiles of several
Get Inspired at "Bridges to Consulting"
Please don’t forget to register to attend NBI’s Northern Biotech Consulting Case Competition launch event titled, “Bridges to Consulting.” This event is the official preamble to the summer competition and will provide a gentle introduction to what consulting as a career may look like, the types of challenges consultants are faced with, and some strategies on how to solve real-world case studies. NBI has invited a series of consultants with a diverse range of experience to sp
“I’ve completed my PhD… now what?”
It’s no secret that postgraduate students are currently faced with the reality of an academic job market that is becoming progressively saturated with more graduates than even fixed-term (let alone permanent) opportunities. However, a lab-based profession is not the only career path that scientists can thrive in. As a result, postdoctoral scientists are increasingly eager to find professional growth coupled with societal impact outside of academia. By carrying out their own p
Will your venture sink or swim?
Success and gain in business is mostly a reflection of a powerful value proposition. A value proposition is a promise statement that a company commits to its target customers; it explains how the offered product or service solves a problem embedded in the customer's needs. A capable value proposition should alleviate pain, create gains/benefits and, ideally, should have a unique differentiating selling point to convince the customer that what you're offering is better than th
Upcoming Events at the University of Manchester
To keep you engaged in the local entrepreneurship community, the Manchester Enterprise Centre has rounded up the latest list of this year's events happening at the University of Manchester. These events are open to students and alumni of all disciplines and academic backgrounds, and they're FREE of charge so get involved today! Ideas Factory This is the MEC's series of lunchtime guest entrepreneur events for all students across the University with an interest in enterprise a
Confessions of An Entrepreneur - 30th October 2015
Looking for inspiration on how to start your own business venture? Wondering what it’s like to make the transition from research to start-up? Want to learn more about the commercialisation of science? If so, NBI is hosting a guest speaker panel event called “Confessions of An Entrepreneur” which will be a great opportunity to hear from three company founders about their journey from academia into the world of start-ups and spin-outs. This event is focused on exposing the hig
