Innovation is the driving force behind progress – enabling change, solving challenges and improving lives. But where does innovation begin? Often, it starts with research – led by academic and industry experts – that transforms into real-world solutions with lasting impact.  

Following the success of last year’s event, we are excited to welcome back Scotland’s four Innovation Centres ( IBioIC, The Data Lab, The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and BE-ST) alongside other key innovation support organisations, to Walter Bower House. 

This year’s event will focus on helping attendees better understand what the Innovation Centres do, how they support innovation, and how academics, researchers and businesses have successfully engaged with them. You’ll hear directly from those who have collaborated with the Centres and discover opportunities to connect your research or business ideas with the wider Scottish innovation ecosystem. 

Hosted by the University of St Andrews, this event is also open to regional Universities, Colleges and Businesses.   

Lunch will be provided – please RSVP and advise of any dietary requirements. 

Who should attend? 

• Academics 

• PhD students 

• Postdocs 

• Research fellows 

• Regional businesses 

• Anyone interested in innovation and research impact 

Schedule 

12:30PM – Optional Eden Campus tours 

1:00PM – Networking lunch and Arrivals (Entrepreneurship Centre) 

2:00PM – Welcome and Introductions (attendees tbc) 

2:15PM – Exhibitions & Networking, with contributions from researchers and businesses (Cathedral room) 

4:00PM – Exhibitions close