Category: Events

Wednesday, March 12

10 – 11am GMT

Barclays Eagle Lab Virtual Events

 

What to expect

In our series of virtual life science meet ups, we bring like-minded entrepreneurs together to connect and engage in discussion. At each event, we’re joined by an expert from the industry who shares their story, successes and tips for businesses in the sector. They also spend time focusing on a specific topic to help you learn about the support needed and available in these areas.

If you’re looking to make connections, there’s time at the end of each session for you to network with the guest speakers and other founders.

Don’t forget to register and we look forward to seeing you at the virtual meet up.

 

About this event

For our March meet up, we’re joined by Helen Crampin, Chief Marketing Officer at National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA).

Before joining NICA, Helen served as a key figure at UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Healthy Ageing Challenge. There, she spearheaded the Healthy Ageing Challenge Investor Partnerships programme and delivered initiatives to support SMEs operating within the ageing sector.

She has a range of experience in business development, specifically building commercial partnerships, with a solid understanding of grant funding and commercial and local government investment strategies.

Having worked for 20 years across diverse industries including healthcare, wellness, academia, life sciences, and medical device start-ups, Helen has a deep understanding of the commercialisation journey for emerging healthcare technologies. This has given her valuable insight into the challenges that businesses face in this sector, as well as a keen awareness of the technologies shaping the future.

During this session, Helen will be discussing:

• How co-creation can help bridge the gap between the founders’ vision and real-world user expectations, giving competitive advantages

• How user design embedded into a product journey brings deeper customer insights and unique innovations, leading to improved product market fit

• How real-time, early feedback helps identify issues before resources are invested

• How building a community around the business with real people creates a sense of shared ownership and loyalty.

Register here

We aim to create a supportive community of founders who are facing additional challenges. We understand that as challenging and lonely being a founder can be, it can be magnified for those that have carer responsibilities too.

 

This event is a designed to be a safe space for those with extra care responsibilities to connect, share experiences, and discover resources designed to empower you both personally and professionally.

It’s also an opportunity to simply meet other founders with similar challenges.

 

What to Expect in our coming events:

•  Networking Opportunities – Connect with like-minded carers and founders who understand the unique challenges of balancing business ambitions with caring responsibilities.
•  Guest Speakers & Panel Discussions – Hear from founders, caregivers, and experts about strategies for resilience, work-life integration, and accessing support systems.
•  Resource Sharing – Learn about funding, tech solutions, and community resources that can help you navigate entrepreneurship while providing care for your child.

We recognise the demands of entrepreneurship alongside the commitment to children and vulnerable people with additional needs.

This event offers a opportunity to explore practical solutions, build community, and feel supported in both roles.

This initial event offers an opportunity for you to shape the future events we plan to host in Southampton, Kent and virtually.

 

Who Should Attend?

Founders who also care for those with extended needs. There are no restrictions to the type of care or reasons for caring.

Our only ask is that anyone who joins is respectful of others in the group and the challenges they may face or support they may ask for.

We very much look forward to welcoming you.

 

Make sure to reserve your spot here.

 

Please note: To confirm your registration and reserve your place, a follow up email will be sent from Eventbrite to complete the registration Process. Your ticket will only be available once you have completed this stage.