• Innovation Without Borders: Releasing ‘Caged IP’ to Kickstart Commercial Success

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    An Open Innovation Forum for Startups, Scaleups & Innovation Leaders

    Hosted by IHUL and IPHatch

    Wednesday, 25 June 2025 | 14:00–17:30

    University of Westminster, Fitzrovia Campus, New Cavendish Street, Room C1.109, London

               

    This is a free event and open to all — but spaces are limited.
    Register early to secure your place and be part of the future of innovation.

    Connecting Bright Minds and Bold Industries

    Join us for a dynamic afternoon of learning and debate where ideas transform into impactful ventures.

    Co-hosted by the University of Westminster and Piece Future, this event brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, corporates, and policy leaders to explore how intellectual property fuels real-world innovation.

    As AI impacts the IP landscape, might IP become in short supply? Will the maximal use of existing IP be, in part, the way forward? How will startups and scaleups have to modify their IP acquisition strategies?

    From live startup case studies to expert insights on IP strategy in the AI era, discover how using existing IP and collaboration across sectors can unlock new technologies, funding models, and market opportunities.

     Why Attend?

    · Learn from real-world success stories of startups that transformed patents into products.

    · Stay competitive in the age of AI by understanding how IP supports legitimacy, scalability, and funding.

    · Build your innovation network with innovators, founders, and corporates seeking collaboration.

    · Explore high-impact IP portfolios offered through the IPHatch open innovation program.

    Presented by IHUL and IPHatch

     Wednesday, 25 June 2025 | 14:00–17:30

     University of Westminster, Fitzrovia Campus, London

    For full details:

    https://blog.westminster.ac.uk/instituteforhealthyurbanliving/innovation-without-borders-releasing-caged-ip-to-kickstart-commercial-success/

    14:00–14:05 Welcome Remarks – Institute for Healthy Urban Living

    Welcome Remarks by Professor Brendon Noble

    14:05–14:55 Session 1: From Idea to Impact – Case Studies in Innovation

    Two startups will share their business journeys and demonstrate how they leveraged technology to create impact. Speakers: Carla Brown, Founder of SyncdIn Silviu Busu, Founder of Regulated Grain Commodity Xchange

    15:00–15:30 Session 2: Building a Competitive Edge with IP and Technology

    Speakers: Graham Bell (Director, Cubicibuc Limited), Prof Sa’ad Sam Medhat (Chief Executive, The Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (IKE Institute)), Dr Luca Cacciolatti (Co-Founder, ABC Venture Studio)

    15:40–15:55 Session 3: Startup Alumni Stories – Lessons from the Frontlines

    Startups will gain actionable guidance on protecting their innovations, managing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Speaker: Ari Rollason (Associate, HLK)

    15:55 – 16;10 | Session 4 – Safeguarding Startup Innovation: Practical IP Protection, Strategies & C

    Startups will gain actionable guidance on protecting their innovations, managing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.Speaker: Ari Rollason, Associate, HLK-IP

    University of Westminster - Cavendish Campus
    115 New Cavendish Street, Room C1.109, London, United Kingdom, W1W 6UW